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Can an ethical person engage with twitter?

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/30

by Anonymous Given the owner's stated goals, anyone using that site is endorsing those goals and should be clear about their understanding of them.

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City Commissioner Receives Frosty Reception at County...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/30

Rene Gonzalez’s campaign for Portland mayor highlights rifts among local Democrats. Some say the party’s politics have diversified. by Abe Asher On a warm early evening at Red Sunset Park in Gresham earlier this month, the Multnomah County Democratic Party gathered for its annual picnic with a number of aspiring political candidates in attendance. At the beginning of the event, county party chair

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SAVAGE LOVE: Quickies

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/30

Got sex problems? Get 'em answered quick with this edition of Savage Love "Quickies"! by Dan Savage • I’m a neg boy who loves getting bred by mature poz men. I want their loads in me, no questions asked. I’m not on PrEP. Too deviant? Too stupid, too reckless — and too old and too tired. The gay world was roiled by “bug chasers” (HIV-negative gay men who were trying to get themselves infected) and “gift givers”

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Good Morning, News: White Dudes Raise Nearly $4...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/30

by Courtney Vaughn If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, jam-packed event calendars, our spicy news roundups, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly

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Editor’s Note: The Mercury Has a New Owner—and...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/30

New Owners, Noisy Creek, Has Exciting Plans for a Bigger, Better Mercury by Wm. Steven Humphrey Hey Mercury pals! Big news from Mercury HQ: The Mercury (along with our sister publication The Stranger, EverOut, and Merc Tickets) has been sold to Noisy Creek, who has BIG plans for the continued success of your fave Portland news and entertainment source! Now before you lose your goddamn mind (and who wouldn’t, with

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The Top 34 Events in Portland This Week: July 29–Aug...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/29

Pickathon, Alanis Morissette, and More by EverOut Staff Explore what's in store for this week with our guide to the best events in Portland, from Pickathon to OMSI After Dark: Pickle It! and from Alanis Morissette to The Decemberists. WEDNESDAY GEEK & GAMING OMSI After Dark: Pickle It!Not to invoke the Portlandia "we can pickle that" sketch, but the stereotypes of Portlanders loving their briny snacks does seem to

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THE TRASH REPORT: Beyonce's with Harris, Celine's in...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/29

Let's read some gold medal award-winning TRASH, shall we? by Elinor Jones Hello, and Welcome back to The Trash Report! I'm Elinor Jones. Wow, it's gonna be August this week, how bananapants is that? Please hold space in your heart for people who live with Leos during this time; we are very tired and poor from putting everything we've got into their birthday celebrations. Hey, not to take attention away from the

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Good Morning, News: Woke Satanic Olympics, Biden...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/29

by Suzette Smith If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no

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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: The Two Faces of Rene...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/28

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.) • How Rene Gonzalez Found Common Ground With a Right Wing

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Because SCOTUS Says So

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/27

by Anonymous I'm selling my vote. The Supremes have said it's okay to bribe politicians and reap the benefits of the bribe. And they're good with Clarence Thomas and Sammy Alito taking gifts from people with cases before the court and then deciding in favor of those people. So it stands to reason that I can sell my vote. I figure a grand for some local shit, five large for state stuff, $25k for house of reps and twice that for senate

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Behind the Project Pabst Unicorn With Matt Slessler

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/27

The music festival returns to Portland with a bill where Billy Idol follows T-Pain, an onsite dive bar, and a brand new big unicorn. by Suzette Smith In his own words, Matt Slessler credits his start at Pabst Blue Ribbon to someone handing his number to a visiting company rep, saying: "Hey, talk to this guy. He hangs out in bars," Slessler says with a laugh, "which was a great calling card at the time." That was

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STREET VIEW: Is the Central Eastside Good Now?

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/26

Okay, the area has always had its charms. But thanks to new bike infrastructure and a vision for the future, it's getting a lot better. by Taylor Griggs On a scorching Sunday at the end of July a couple years ago, I hopped on my bike and raced over to Portland’s Central Eastside, where a massive and revelrous gathering was taking place. I had been looking forward to the event for weeks, knowing it would be a real

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Green Washing

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/26

by Anonymous Why does our beautiful city still use glyphosate based products, such as Roundup and Crossbow, in our parks? We have families, dogs, and hippies rolling around on these green spaces. Glyphosate is known as a cancer causing carniogen in the state of California. Do we have to slap the ground and blackberries with the Prop65? Scientists from the WHO even agree. Reclaim our throne as a green city! Besides, dandelions are edible

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This Week In Portland Food News

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/26

Two New Sushi Spots Arrive, Ken's Artisan Pizza Plans to Expand, and Chaat Wallah Closes by EverOut Staff This week, we're welcoming the new sushi restaurants NOA Sushi and ShinSen Sushi & Lounge, looking forward to a Ken's Artisan Pizza in Bend, and saying goodbye to Chaat Wallah (at least for now). Plus, find out where to get smoked meatloaf sandwiches and peach-topped pizzas. For more ideas, check out our food

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

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/26

Legendary Makers Market, Montavilla Street Fair, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff TGIF! It's time to switch on weekend mode and get psyched for events from the Legendary Makers Market II to the Montavilla Street Fair and from the 8th Annual Portlandia Mermaid Parade to the PDX Yard Share. For more ideas, check out our guide to this week's top events. FRIDAY COMEDY Portland's First Annual

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Good Morning, News: Increased Clamouring for Trump...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/26

Loud Clamouring for Trump Ear Report, Obamas Endorse Harris for President, Perseverance Mars Rover Foound a Cool Rock! by Suzette Smith If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland

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Where to Get French Food in Portland

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/26

Bistros, Bakeries, and More by EverOut Staff The 2024 Summer Olympics kick off this Friday, July 26. If the festivities in Paris fuel your wanderlust, why not seek out some French flavors at home? Below, find some of our favorite destinations across Portland for Gallic gastronomy, from the celebrated Canard to the rustic St. Honoré.BergeracOwned and operated by French-British married couple Joris and Gisella

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At a Critical Point for the I-5 Rose Quarter Plan,...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/25

ODOT is up for a major federal grant to expand and cap I-5 through Portland’s Rose Quarter. In letters to USDOT, environmental and transportation advocates lay out their opposition. by Taylor Griggs In May, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) submitted an application for a $750 million U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) INFRA grant that could make or break its plans to expand I-5 through

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Ticket Alert: Kehlani, keshi, and More Portland...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/25

Plus, Clairo and More Event Updates for July 25 by EverOut Staff R&B songstress Kehlani will come crashing through Portland on her upcoming world tour. Keshi, the Houston nurse-turned-hitmaker, also plans to kick off an arena world tour with North American dates this fall. Plus, Clairo returns to Portland to lay her charm on Edgefield. Read on for details on those and other newly announced events. ON SALE FRIDAY,

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Three Country / Folk-Rock / Psych-Rock Acts That...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/07/25

There are other way to go country than listening to the new Macklemore. At FairWell Festival's second year in Deschutes County we found a laud-worthy line-up of headliner jams and new country, folk, psych-rock acts worth a listen. If you didn't make it down to Deschutes County Fairgrounds last weekend, do your country-curious ears a favor and check out Adeem the Artist, S.G. Goodman, and Black Opry Revue. by Ben Salmon

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