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6 days agoGood Morning, News: Racist Texts From Portland Power Players, City Councilor Fired Union Supporter, and Trump is Making a Bunch of Threats
Portland politics faces racist texts by influential real-estate and political operatives targeting progressive councilors of color, while a councilor faces alleged anti-union firing complaint.
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6 days agoGood Morning, News: Racist Texts From Portland Power Players, City Councilor Allegedly Fired Union Supporter, and Trump is Making a Bunch of Threats
Yesterday, the Mercury reported a story revealing that as the Portland City Council was discussing entrenched racism in local politics at a meeting last week, a local real estate broker and a handful of connected political activists were texting racist messages to each other about progressive councilors of color. The Mercury obtained photos of the texts, which include racist, sexiest, and homophonic slurs used over the course of two hours.
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1 week agoGood Morning, News: Feds Shoot Two in Portland, PPB Responds By Brutalizing Portlanders, and Trump Wins (and LOSES) Nobel Prize
Federal Border Patrol agents shot two people in Portland amid ongoing ICE protests, prompting officials to promise investigations and sparking broad public backlash.
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1 week agoGood Morning, News: ICE Officer Shoots and Kills Legal Observer in Minneapolis, Portland City Council President Vote Deadlocked, New US Food Pyramid Has Steak at the Top
Portland City Council deadlocked 6-6 in selecting a council president; activists stage poetry protests over Wells Fargo sponsorship while local human-interest reports continue.
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1 month agoGood Morning, News: Multnomah County Preschool for All Could Double, Oregon Sets New Record for Whooping Cough, and US Troops Seize Venezuelan Oil Tanker
Portland leaders debate redirecting $21 million in unspent rental funds while confirming a permanent city administrator and expanding Preschool for All capacity.
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1 month agoGood Morning, News: Wilson's Failed Campaign Promise, Another Court Loss for Trump, and "Kill 'Em All" Hegseth Accused of War Crimes
Portland's unsheltered population rose to roughly 7,500 despite added shelter funding; local media seeks reader support and promotes Holiday Drink Week.
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1 month agoYOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Portland's Swimming in Hypocrites, Blazers Get Annoying (On Purpose), and Winter Has Landed!
Portland experienced contentious City Council debates over detention center fees and algorithmic rental price-fixing alongside community memorials, cultural events, and local journalism features.
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2 months agoGood Morning, News: Portland City Council Bans AI Rent Fixing, PBOT Blames Early Leaf Fall, and Fuck You, Pomplamoose
Portland City Council banned landlord use of AI price-setting systems; a new Winter Guide is on stands and readers are urged to support local journalism.
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2 months agoWith a Tenuous Ceasefire in Gaza, Portland Councilors Pledge to Investigate the City's Links to Israel
Portland city council pledged to investigate municipal ties to the Israeli military, including weapons manufacturing, transportation, investments, contracts, and diplomatic links.
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3 months agoGood Morning, News: Judge Extends National Guard Restraining Order, City Council Stands Up to Trump, and... Surprise! Young Republican Group Chat is Super Racist!
Portland faces legal fights over National Guard deployment and rising federal-agent violence at protests while local news outlets seek community financial support.
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3 months agoGood Morning, News: Portland Troop Deployment Goes to Court Again, Oregon General Steps Up for PDX, and Dolly Parton is Okay, Y'all!
If you're reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury' s newsreporting, 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 us. Thanks for your support!
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4 months agoYOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: ICE Breaks City Rules, Merkley's Trip to the West Bank, and the Punkiest Punks Around!
A Portland weekly roundup covering local politics, ICE detention violations, Gaza aid criticism, cultural features, reviews, and community happenings.
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