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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: The Biggest Election News of the Week, The Return of HIGHBALL, and Hot Celebs in Portland!
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.)
• DA Mike Schmidt Concedes in Primary Election Marked by Big Spending, Progressive Upsets
In an election marked by big spending, Multnomah County has ousted its progressive DA, while advancing a US rep backed by a pro-Israel lobby. Three county commissioner candidates will appear in a runoff.
Courtney Vaughn
Hey brainy pants! 👖 It’s time to test your noggin with the latest super fun POP QUIZ PDX. This week: Sassy trivia Qs about sexy Portland hotels, hot celebs in town, and the usual collection of unsexy local buttholes. See how well YOU score! 🧐
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• Democrats Maxine Dexter and Janelle Bynum Pull Off Wins in Key Oregon Congressional Races
Election news: Maxine Dexter, Janelle Bynum, and Suzanne Bonamici are the clear Democratic nominees in Oregon’s 1st, 3rd, and 5th Congressional Districts. Biden and Trump each won presidential nominations, despite thousands of write-in votes.
Courtney Vaughn
• What Multnomah County Voters Could Learn From Others Who Ousted Progressive DAs
Fears over crime and safety can fuel election outcomes, but in cities like San Francisco and Philadelphia, where progressive DAs were ousted in favor of “tough on crime” prosecutors, research shows little evidence that DAs impacted crime rates.
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• Check Out These Portland Restaurants & Bars to Make the Most of Your Memorial Day Staycation
If a trip to somewhere warm and beachy simply isn’t in the cards for you right now, don’t discount the power of the staycation. These local restaurants and bars will make you feel transported—minus the hassle of airports or Memorial Day weekend traffic.
Tropicale
In this week’s gossip: Judging the Supreme Court judges, Rudy Giuliani tries (and fails) to duck the law, and OHHHH NOOOOOO… yet another J.Lo-Ben Affleck split? 😭
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• HIGHBALL WEEK Is Nearly Here!
Let’s celebrate—the Mercury‘s HIGHBALL WEEK is heading your way June 3-9! Delicious, inventive cocktails from 29 of the city’s best bartenders… and only $8 each? YES, PLEASE! 🍸
Maita announces a new album, Jeffrey Silverstein’s “Gassed Up” psychedelia folk rock, and Freddy Trujillo’s personal new record of his Chicano experiences. All that and more in this week’s roundup of music news… right HEAR IN PORTLAND.
Maita (Photo: TRISTAN PAIIGE)
Hip-hop phenom A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is coming to Portland, YG has announced dates for his new tour, and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats are bringing their soul-infused tunes to Bend this summer. Snap up those tix quick with TICKET ALERT!
A Boogie wit Da Hoodie
“My 13-year-old son is involved in an online Dom/sub relationship. Ummmm… HELP!!” Dan Savage helps out a very confused and worried mom in this week’s SAVAGE LOVE!
Dan Savage
WOW, THAT IS A LOT OF GOOD READIN’. I hope you didn’t have any other plans this weekend! Dig in, and remember: Producing all this hard work costs moolah—so please consider contributing to the Mercury to keep it all coming! Thanks!
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