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Catch Up on the Stories You Missed This Week with the Mercury Weekend Reading List!
HEY THERE, BUSY BEE! Look, it’s completely understandable that since you’ve been SO busy, you may have missed some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! So while you’re lounging about this weekend, catch up on the knowledge you need by reading some of these A+++ Mercury articles! (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.)
No Charges for Far-Right Activist Who Strolled Through Downtown Portland With Rifle
Those visiting downtown Portland Sunday evening were confronted with an alarming scene: A man associated with far-right extremists strolling through the street, pointing what appeared to be an assault rifle at various members of the public.https://t.co/tN6qiVmn6T
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 9, 2021
Remembering Experimental Drag-Punk Icon, Phatima Rude
Transgressive performance artist Phatima Rude, a staple of the avant-garde drag scene, died in their Portland home earlier this year. Here’s @AndrewJank on her legacy:https://t.co/iGP7zart6I
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 9, 2021
Burger Week Kicks Off Aug 16—and We Have Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten Free Options, Too!
Check out the Burger Week participants serving up delicious vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options as well! 🍔❤️😋 (Don’t forget… #PortlandBurgerWeek kicks off Aug 16!)https://t.co/u3Jrrv1I8x
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 9, 2021
Cooling Centers Open for August Heatwave
Portland is set to experience another heatwave this week, with temperatures forecast up to 106 degrees. Here’s where you can cool off: https://t.co/A3By8ehyyp
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 10, 2021
A Middle of the Road Meal at Screen Door Pearl District
If you hate waiting in brunch lines 🙋♀️you may be interested in Janey Wong’s (@janey_san) review of the new Screen Door in the Pearl. But you *may* want to manage your expectations.https://t.co/BciLHOp7CB
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 10, 2021
Mayor Wheeler Recall Campaign is Lagging Behind
The Total Recall PAC hoped to collect 20,000 signatures during the campaign’s first month. Instead they have just under 6,000. https://t.co/76FCYVEHOO
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 11, 2021
Women Defense Attorneys Accuse Oregon’s Public Defense Agency of Retaliation and Pay Inequity
A number of women defense attorneys in Oregon are accusing the agency that manages the state’s public defense program of retaliation and pay discrimination based on their gender.https://t.co/0hkSlXwob8
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 11, 2021
Oregonians Must Mask Up Indoors as COVID Cases Surge to Record Levels
All Oregonians must wear masks indoors starting Friday, August 13. Watch Gov. Brown’s announcement live here: https://t.co/1Ldv3QI40D
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 11, 2021
“I fell in love with my second cousin. We’ve broken up but I’ll see him (and his new GF) at our family reunion! Should I cancel?” The honorable Dan Savage issues a ruling in the latest edition of SAVAGE LOVE!https://t.co/2Atc1AEGbl
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 11, 2021
Family of Houseless Woman Files Wrongful Death Complaint Against Sweeps Contractor
The wrongful death suit accuses Rapid Response of confiscating Beaver’s medication during a camp sweep, leading to her death a week later.https://t.co/Sw09N5DBnH
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 12, 2021
POP QUIZ PDX: It’s the August 12 Edition of Portland’s Funnest, Sassiest Quiz!
Thinking caps on! It’s the newest POP QUIZ PDX, featuring sassy Qs about Portland trivia, local scandals, and a “subjective” question that may infuriate you? Apologies in advance! ❤️https://t.co/19hpsvjGVW
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 12, 2021
Review: The documentary Homeroom, out today on Hulu, creates a hope that is not built on false promises, but on seeing young people getting shit done.https://t.co/Pzh479u7nE
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 12, 2021
Hall Monitor: When Public Records Protect the Police
News editor @alex_zee details her recent attempt to fulfill a seemingly simple records request—and explains how the road blocks she encountered reveal the city’s clunky allegiances to law enforcement. https://t.co/Q2tgg3dj0i
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 12, 2021
Police Arrest Activist Who Toted Rifle Through Downtown Portland
Portland police have arrested a man who walked through downtown Portland Sunday evening, pointing a realistic looking air soft rifle at members of the public. https://t.co/JvagYYZIyC
— Portland Mercury 🗞 (@portlandmercury) August 13, 2021
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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