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Technical Difficulties: Please Stand By

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/09

by Anonymous You’ve messed up. And I’m talking about mistakes that reach way beyond your little world—things that are being felt on levels you probably don’t even understand. Trust me, there are forces out there—spirits, energies, angels, demons, whatever you want to call them—that have noticed. They see what you’ve done, and some of them are itching to step in and show you exactly what happens when things get out of balance. But here’s

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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Picket Line Scandals, City...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/09

by Wm. Steven Humphrey GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It's the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being "the last to know," then be one of the first to know by signing up for Mercury newsletters! All the latest stories shipped directly to your email's in-box... and then... YOUR HEAD.) • Providence Relents After Ordering Nursing Instructors to Cross

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Lean on me when you're not strong

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/09

by Anonymous I love you all very much. We're going to make it. (respectful and consenting) Hugs all around for everyone!

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Someone needs to say it.

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/08

by Anonymous Prioritizing your mental and emotional health does not mean you are sick. Its you are invested in your health and well-being. And since you are a member of a community, taking care of yourself is also a way of taking care of your community. So express what you need to express. Rest when you need to rest. Exercise when you need to exercise. Balance what you need to balance. You do you.

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Pass the Buck

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/08

by Anonymous Doctors and nurses striking for weeks at the Sisters of Perpetual Misery hospital and I'm left with one thought. It doesn't bother me when I'm on the line and you drive by and flip me off. I feel sorry for you, that you somehow need to tell me "fuck you" and at some point later, will likely demand my own or my coworkers provide care for you. What bothers is that you either don't get it, or don't care. We don't have a

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Cancelled My Providence Plan

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/08

by Anonymous I'm not an expert on the intricacies of our health care system. So maybe this isn't the best course of action in terms of showing solidarity, or even with regards to my own health (clearly I'm a risk taker). But I do know that Providence has increased the cost of my Premium over time when it should be the other way around. It was already way expensive to begin with and now, not only as it gotten more expensive, but things

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So let it out and let it in

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/08

by Anonymous You are worthy of love. Not just in theory. You are worthy of love. Not just on good days. You are worthy of love. But for always and forever. You are worthy of love. The world is better because you’re in it, and the right hearts will always find their way to each other. You are worthy of love. We are nothing. You are worthy of love. We are Everything. You are worthy of love. We are something. We are worthy of love.

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We Don't Need Netflix

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/08

by Anonymous Honestly, this price increase is ridiculous. I know they're trying to make a switch to live events and want supportive revenue as such, but let's be real. They're doing this because they can. And they know that we won't object. At least that's what they think they know. Now's our chance to show them something different. And whether or not you feel like you can live without Netflix, I know that we can all survive without it

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Your Tesla Makes You Look, Ummm, Unattractive

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/07

by Anonymous Also , PSU doctor of english, or whatever, you suck and get off the internet, you are ruining it!

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Gender Ordeal Is a Trans Power Trio Comedy Tour

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/07

Gender Reveal is a smart interview podcast about gender by journalist and former-Portlander Tuck Woodstock by Suzette Smith Gender Ordeal: Gender on Wheels is a powerhouse of trans comedy talent. It's a road-version of Tuck Woodstock's Gender Reveal podcast. It's a variety show that fits "six or seven" segments into a tight 90-minute evening with the show's host, cartoonist Mattie Lubchansky, and author Calvin

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This Week In Portland Food News

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/07

Dirty Soda, Red Sauce, and Flock Food Hall by EverOut Staff This weekend, dine like Tony Soprano at Monty's Red Sauce and dive into the "dirty soda" trend at the shop Fizz N Sip. Plus, learn more about the newly opened Flock Food Hall. For more ideas, check out our recs for Super Bowl snacks and our food and drink guide. OPENINGS 82 AcresBridgetown Bites reports that Abbey Road Farm owners Daniel and Sandi Wilkens

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Proposed Legislation Threatens Oregon’s Plan to...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/07

Some truck manufacturers say they can’t meet requirements under the state’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule and need more time. Climate advocates say the regulation is feasible and important. by Taylor Griggs When Oregon’s Environmental Quality Commission approved the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule in 2021, many people celebrated the move as an important step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and

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City Council Reluctantly Approves Mike Jordan’s...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/07

Despite Council frustration and public outcry over recent Zenith decision, Jordan will continue to lead the city through a transitional year and turbulent budget cycle. by Courtney Vaughn Michael Jordan, Portland’s interim city administrator, will continue in the role through the end of the year—though not without some drama. Jordan has been in the top administrative management role since July 2024, when former

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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/07

Portland Winter Light Festival, Black Mystery Month, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff Super Bowl Sunday and the accompanying Kendrick Lamar (feat. SZA) concert are this weekend, but there's plenty else to do whether or not you care about the big game, from the Portland Winter Light Festival to Black Mystery Month: Recalling the Mystics and from a Lunar New Year Dragon Dance and Parade to

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Good Morning, News: Trump Administration Judge-Blocks...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/07

She is vibes. by Suzette Smith If you appreciate the Mercury's interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. Good Morning, Portland! IN LOCAL NEWS:• Reporter at The Stranger, Vivian McCall, has been keeping readers of our sister publication appraised of how President Trump's executive orders targeting

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Trump’s Federal Government is Blocking Gender Marker...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/07

Here's what you can change right now, and what you can't. by Vivian McCall [This article was originally published in our sister publication, The Stranger.—eds] When Joe Biden was President, trans people in the US could update the gender marker on file with the Social Security Administration, the gender marker on their passport with the State Department, and, if they were not born here, various travel, employment,

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Ticket Alert: beabadoobee, Outlaw Music Festival, and...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/06

Plus, Hozier and More Event Updates for February 6 by EverOut Staff In this week’s batch of ticket drops, Gen-Z pop queen Beabadoobee has dropped dates for her Space In Between tour. Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan are bringing their Outlaw Music Festival back on the road this summer with Billy Strings, Lake Street Dive, Sierra Hull, and Lily Meola. Plus, Irish singer-songwriter Hozier has extended his Unreal Unearth

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/06

by Wm. Steven Humphrey Who's ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland's best concerts and events—our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst... if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making a small monthly contribution to keep us alive and kickin'!) And oh boy, do we have some fun events

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I don't care about you! Fuck you!

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/01

by AnonymousAt least I am not just somebody's bitch. You are pathetic. I pray to Hecate that I can be there when you get what you deserve.

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The Best Things To Do in Portland This Month:...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/02/01

Tyler, The Creator, Portland Winter Light Festival, and More by EverOut Staff February may be the shortest month of the year, but there's no shortage of exceptional things to do. In addition to big dates like Black History Month and Valentine's Day, there's the usual array of concerts, major author appearances, food & drink events, and more. Find all of February's highlights below, with events from Tyler, The

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