by Anonymous

you say “safety in numbers” like it’s some kind of moral truth. like sticking close to your people makes you good. like building community means locking the door tighter. but you walk past tents like they're scenery. like the people in them aren’t even real. you say you care about mutual aid but won’t make eye contact with someone asking for a dollar. you ...

City administrator says Portland currently relies on $387 million in federal grants. The city stands to lose federal money if it doesn't slash its equity-focused programs. by Courtney Vaughn

The city of Portland has steadily tried to resist federal policy directives from the Trump administration, particularly regarding immigration, civil rights, and protections for ...

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 ...

by Anonymous

Some of y’all need to make some decisions about what you want to accomplish in what order. Reply whenever you feel ready, but you know take responsibility for stuff too. We can do it together.

Three years after the Normandale Park shooting, I have the uneasy feeling that my city has moved on, failing to absorb important lessons about its most expensive bureau.  by Pete Forsyth

[This opinion piece is being published to coincide with the one-year anniversary of the death of Deg, one of the victims of the