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Auto Play Videos Should Ask For Consent

Portland Mercury ·

2024/04/11

by Anonymous No matter how diligent I am about turning off all auto play settings on all my accounts, devices, and even thumbnail settings, videos still start playing by themselves. Moving images are not only incredibly distracting, but often are disturbing to the mind. Not to mention that they often feature content that I don't wish to see. It's sad that this was quickly adopted as the norm as soon as the technology became available and

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Struggle Bus

Portland Mercury ·

2024/04/11

by Anonymous You’re are so performative with your advocacy. It’s honestly embarrassing. You absolutely lack any amount of self awareness. You have caused immense harm to other people but act like you are doing so much for others. You’re not charitable. You’re an awful mother and human being parading around your do-good acts for validation. You are bothered by the use of “struggle bus”? Really? But it’s ok to call people “psycho” and

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

Portland Mercury ·

2024/04/11

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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Snotty Sauna Guy

Portland Mercury ·

2024/04/11

by Anonymous To the dude in the sauna at Everett House *loudly* guzzling water from a gallon jug of Arrowhead and sucking back snot: fuck yourself. I got out of there as soon as it occurred to me that you were infirm but not before catching your illness. Why are you like this? What possessed you to go to a public sauna sick?! You're selfish and and an asshole. Next time stay home with your gross ass, maybe take a few hot showers and wait

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POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy Ass Trivia About Crybaby...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/04/11

See how well YOU score on this week's super fun local trivia quiz! by Wm. Steven Humphrey HOLA, BRAINIAC! It's time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week's edition of POP QUIZ PDX—our weekly, local, sassy-ass trivia quiz. And this week, your brain will be tested on spoiled rich locals, how Pioneer Courthouse Square came to be, and the fate of the greatest restaurant in the history of

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Good Morning, News: City Sued for Wheeler's Secret...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/04/11

by Wm. Steven Humphrey The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. 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 us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! Hope you loved yesterday's sun, because the clouds (and possible showers) return today with a high of 64. So stay

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Hear in Portland: St. Johns Rapper Mat Randol's The...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/04/10

Plus, soul singer-songwriter Julia Logue at Jack London Revue, and we hear Kyle Smyle Again. by Jenni Moore It’s starting to feel a lot like spring, and we’re basking in all the projects blossoming in our music scene. We recently had the pleasure of celebrating Jonny Cool’s contribution to Ella Mai’s single “DMFU,” which reached certified gold status last year. We're bumping Mat Randol’s new EP, The World Keeps

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The Beast Is a Sci-Fi Time-Traveling Romance Alive...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/04/10

Like Gabrielle waiting for the metaphorical “beast” to swallow her whole, with a Bertrand Bonello joint you’re always prepared for something to happen, for the whole film to veer into terrain both surreal and unsettling. Like Léa Seydoux waiting for the metaphorical “beast” to swallow her whole, with a Bertrand Bonello joint you’re always prepared for something to happen, for the whole film to veer into terrain both surreal and

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Don't Miss the Hilarious TWO EVILS Comedy Game...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/04/10

Guest starring super special guest comedian ZAK TOSCANI! by Wm. Steven Humphrey Are you looking for a hilarious, live comedy show where YOU can walk away with a fabulous PRIZE (or two)? Well, you're in luck, because Mercury Geniuses of Comedy, Arlo Weierhauser and Kate Murphy, are your hosts for the most diabolical, hilarious, and EVIL live game show in town: TWO EVILS! Join Arlo and Kate as they ask a series of

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Good Morning, News: R2DToo in Danger, Mountain Goat...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/04/10

by Taylor Griggs The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. 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 us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! It's set to warm up a bit today, with a high of nearly 70 degrees. And you know what else is starting to warm up? Pizza ovens

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Today in Yahoo News

Portland Mercury ·

2024/04/10

by Anonymous Scrolling through my news feed this morning causally reveals a thumbnail of a police officer's arm raised, gun in hand, mere seconds before firing and killing a youth with a toy gun. This is what we feature without shame. Yet 'exposure' of a unclothed human body is 'indecent' and 'harmful' enough to warrant an actual arrest as was demonstrated by literally the very next article in my feed: 'Grace Kelly arrested for indecent

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Theater Review: Don't Google Nassim

Portland Mercury ·

2024/04/09

We don't recommend knowing much about Nassim; if you haven't read the other reviews—don't. by Suzette Smith It's not possible to perform Nassim the same way twice, but it's all too easy to spoil the show for those who haven't seen it. We're reminded of a challenge Artists Repertory Theatre laid down when they staged Red Rabbit White Rabbit, which is also by Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour: "We dare you

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SAVAGE LOVE: Best Interests

Portland Mercury ·

2024/04/09

Will his new polyamorous lifestyle endanger his current child custody agreement? Depends on where he lives! by Dan Savage I’m a woman in a new polyamorous relationship with a man who has a five-year-old daughter. He and his ex-partner split up a year ago and until two weeks ago, his ex wasn’t allowing him to see his child. However, once she learned of my existence, she suddenly changed her mind. I believe she’s

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Good Morning, News: Buffalo Wild Wings Controversy,...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/04/09

by Courtney Vaughn GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! It’s gonna be another day of mostly April showers today, with some afternoon sunshine coming out for a visit. It might be spring's okay-est weather, with a high of 62 degrees and a low of 39. Let's dive into the headlines! In LOCAL NEWS: A wave of Democrats and left-leaning voters across the country have been using the Democratic primaries to vote “uncommitted” or cast similar protest votes, in

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Frustrated with Biden’s Stance on Gaza, Activists...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/04/09

Oregon Democrats are encouraged to cast protest votes in the May primary election. State officials say it may not work as intended. by Kevin Foster Following suit with states across the country, a coalition of over 20 activist groups have formed Uncommitted Oregon, a campaign pushing for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza by calling on Democrats to write in “uncommitted” in the next primary election, rather than

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The Top 29 Events in Portland This Week: Apr 8-14, 2024

Portland Mercury ·

2024/04/08

Sampha, Beetlejuice, and More Top Picks by EverOut Staff We may be in the full-blown chaos of Mercury retrograde, but don't let that stop you from getting out and about this week. We've cherry-picked the best things for you to do, from Alice Phoebe Lou to The Second Annual International Booklover's Burlesque Festival and from Sampha to Beetlejuice. TUESDAY LIVE MUSIC The Last Dinner PartyThe Last Dinner Party is

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The Nature of Sheep

Portland Mercury ·

2024/04/08

by Anonymous Sheep dash into the butcher’s barn when he tells them there is a hungry wolf lurking in the field. Republicans flock to the polls to cast their votes for the people who would deprive them of Social Security and Medicare, fairly compensated employment opportunity, a quality education for their children, affordable housing, clean air and water and healthy food, health care, and equal rights before the law. If you assume there

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Sleater-Kinney Gives Hometown Portland the Eras...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/04/08

Nothing says "We love our fans," like a five-song encore. by Melissa Locker New York welcomes its heroes home with a ticker tape parade; Portland does it with a Friday night slot at Crystal Ballroom in front of a jubilant crowd. “We are very happy to be home in Portland,” Sleater-Kinney singer and guitarist Carrie Brownstein announced from the stage. “This has been a very long tour and we’ve been looking forward to

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Stepped into a better world

Portland Mercury ·

2024/04/08

by Anonymous Felt like I stepped into a different reality yesterday when I was getting coffee at crema yesterday. Seeing 8+ LGBTQIA couples holding hands felt great like we were momentarily in a more advanced dimension- a place where I’ve always wanted to be. Enjoyed seeing these happy couples interact - love to you all

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THE TRASH REPORT: The Rock on Biden, The Sun on...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/04/08

Let's go, Trash Pandas! It's time to dig DEEP into this week's trashiest gossip. by Elinor Jones Hi Trash Pandas! Welcome to another edition of THE TRASH REPORT. It's your girl, Elinor Jones. I am writing this beginning part after writing the rest of the article. Nothing came to me to kick us off. I thought a couple of margs would help. They did not, plus now I'm tired. Here's some stuff: Total Eclipse of the *Fart

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