More Portlanders Share Experiences of Being Snatched—and Detained—by Federal Police

by Alex Zielinski Marek Jarocki was arrested by federal police on July 25, after being caught in a cloud of tear gas. Mathieu Lewis-Rolland When Tetra thinks back to the night he was kidnapped by federal police in downtown Portland, he can’t help but laugh. “It was such a mess,” said Tetra, 24, who asked…

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Your Guide to Portland Festivals Going Online for Summer 2020

by Mercury EverOut Staff For its 155th year, the Oregon State Fair is going online, so now all the corndogs, elephant ears, and midway attractions are coming to your living room! If you’re spooked by the ghost of festival season that looms over outdoor amphitheaters and waterfront parks, we’ve got news for you: Some of…

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Good Afternoon, News: The Dangers of Expired Tear Gas, Trump Backpedals on Vote-by-Mail, and God Curses Bible Camp with COVID

by Wm. Steven Humphrey “Yaaaaaaaay! God gave us COVID!” Big Cheese Photo / Getty Images Plus Here’s your daily roundup of all the latest local and national news. (Like our coverage? Please consider making a recurring contribution to the Mercury to keep it comin’!) • Mark Pettibone (the Portland man kidnapped by Feds) and Christopher…

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Reminder! This Thursday is the Last Day to Mail Your Ballot for the August Special Election!

by Wm. Steven Humphrey MICHELLE MRUK Calling all civic-minded citizens! This coming Thursday (August 5, 2020) is the final day to safely mail in your ballot for the upcoming special election on Tuesday, August 11. While you still have until 8 pm on Tuesday, August 11 to drop off your ballot at one of many…

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It’s hard to get by just upon a smile.

by Anonymous You describe yourself as “accomplished” even though you’ve been fired from the past two jobs and have remained unemployed for the past TWO years during which time you collected unemployment (while living rent-free thanks to your elderly boyfriend). While millions of families struggle to stay afloat amid this pandemic, you tried AGAIN to…

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Repeat, I said Repeat

by Anonymous I already don’t wanna talk to you because of your arrogant attitude. I just started working with you, not necessarily you personally but we work the same company. We never say hello that’s not because I don’t do that to everyone else, it’s because it’s the way you carry yourself. Btw, have you…

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Repeat, I said Repeat

by Anonymous I already don’t wanna talk to you because of your arrogant attitude. I just started working with you, not necessarily you personally but we work the same company. We never say hello that’s not because I don’t do that to everyone else, it’s because it’s the way you carry yourself. Btw, have you…

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Back and Forth

by Anonymous Okay man. You’re anxious and impatient waiting on the bus. But for fucks sake, must you walk back and forth right in front of me, then right behind me, over and over, as I sit on the bench waiting. It’s a big world. I see a spot you could do it over there,…

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Back and Forth

by Anonymous Okay man. You’re anxious and impatient waiting on the bus. But for fucks sake, must you walk back and forth right in front of me, then right behind me, over and over, as I sit on the bench waiting. It’s a big world. I see a spot you could do it over there,…

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As A Modern Honky

by Anonymous I thought White Fragility was not really a thing. But our Top Cop , Barr, Is worried about powerful slingshots. [ Comment on this story ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ] Top Featured Tags: – Oregon News Press Release Distribution Service

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As A Modern Honky

by Anonymous I thought White Fragility was not really a thing. But our Top Cop , Barr, Is worried about powerful slingshots. [ Comment on this story ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ] Top Featured Tags: – Oregon News Press Release Distribution Service

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Protesters and Lawmakers Are Concerned About the Effects of Expired Tear Gas

by Abe Asher Tear gas pins with manufacturing stickers collected at downtown Portland protests over the last two months. Both Portland Police Bureau and federal officers have deployed large amounts of tear gas against protesters. Photo courtesy of Gabriel Trumbly. Local police and federal officers in Portland appear to have used expired munitions during the…

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Protesters and Lawmakers Are Concerned About the Effects of Expired Tear Gas

by Abe Asher Tear gas pins with manufacturing stickers collected at downtown Portland protests over the last two months. Both Portland Police Bureau and federal officers have deployed large amounts of tear gas against protesters. Photo courtesy of Gabriel Trumbly. Local police and federal officers in Portland appear to have used expired munitions during the…

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Protesters and Lawmakers Are Concerned About the Effects of Expired Tear Gas

by Abe Asher Tear gas pins with manufacturing stickers collected at downtown Portland protests over the last two months. Both Portland Police Bureau and federal officers have deployed large amounts of tear gas against protesters. Photo courtesy of Gabriel Trumbly. Local police and federal officers in Portland appear to have used expired munitions during the…

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Protesters and Lawmakers Are Concerned About the Effects of Expired Tear Gas

by Abe Asher Tear gas pins with manufacturing stickers collected at downtown Portland protests over the last two months. Both Portland Police Bureau and federal officers have deployed large amounts of tear gas against protesters. Photo courtesy of Gabriel Trumbly. Local police and federal officers in Portland appear to have used expired munitions during the…

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Protesters and Lawmakers Are Concerned About the Effects of Expired Tear Gas

by Abe Asher Tear gas pins with manufacturing stickers collected at downtown Portland protests over the last two months. Both Portland Police Bureau and federal officers have deployed large amounts of tear gas against protesters. Photo courtesy of Gabriel Trumbly. Local police and federal officers in Portland appear to have used expired munitions during the…

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Good Morning, News: Trump v. USPS, Another Legislative Session, and Portland Police Battle Protesters

by Alex Zielinski We need your help. The economic fallout of the coronavirus crisis is threatening our ability to keep producing the quality reporting you’ve come to love. If you’re able, please consider making a monthly contribution to the Mercury. Getty Images / Mario Tama Good morning, Portland! It’s *allegedly* August, and it’s verifiably going…

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Protesters and Lawmakers Are Concerned About the Effects of Expired Tear Gas

by Abe Asher Tear gas pins with manufacturing stickers collected at downtown Portland protests over the last two months. Both Portland Police Bureau and federal officers have deployed large amounts of tear gas against protesters. Photo courtesy of Gabriel Trumbly. Local police and federal officers in Portland appear to have used expired munitions during the…

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Protesters and Lawmakers Are Concerned About the Effects of Expired Tear Gas

by Abe Asher Tear gas pins with manufacturing stickers collected at downtown Portland protests over the last two months. Both Portland Police Bureau and federal officers have deployed large amounts of tear gas against protesters. Photo courtesy of Gabriel Trumbly. Local police and federal officers in Portland appear to have used expired munitions during the…

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Good Morning, News: Trump v. USPS, Another Legislative Session, and Portland Police Battle Protesters

by Alex Zielinski We need your help. The economic fallout of the coronavirus crisis is threatening our ability to keep producing the quality reporting you’ve come to love. If you’re able, please consider making a monthly contribution to the Mercury. Getty Images / Mario Tama Good morning, Portland! It’s *allegedly* August, and it’s verifiably going…

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Good Morning, News: Trump v. USPS, Another Legislative Session, and Portland Police Battle Protesters

by Alex Zielinski We need your help. The economic fallout of the coronavirus crisis is threatening our ability to keep producing the quality reporting you’ve come to love. If you’re able, please consider making a monthly contribution to the Mercury. Getty Images / Mario Tama Good morning, Portland! It’s *allegedly* August, and it’s verifiably going…

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Support Local Journalism With a Mercury “RESIST” Tiger Tee!

by Wm. Steven Humphrey Sloane Leong HEY GOOD FRIENDS! Are you looking for a way to support the Mercury, show off your sexy progressive values, AND look like a million bucks? Then have we got the T-shirt for you! Introducing the latest in our extremely popular line of Mercury T-shirts, the “RESIST!” Tiger Tee! This…

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