I grew up in rural Oregon, but matured intellectually and politically in Portland during the George W. Bush era when Portland was a bastion of resistance to the War on Terror and destructive ...

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps ...

I know things feel like a whirlwind right now, and it’s hard to make sense of everything coming your way. It's okay to feel overwhelmed—life can be chaotic at times. But I want you to know that you ...

You look like an idiot in your pictures holding your stupid ass guitar like you think being in a rock band is still cool in 2025. You look even dumber when you're walking down the street with one ...

I’m just as tired as ever, but my ego is currently up. I only hope that I get to build a connection with my kids while I’m waiting for the big payoff. That I get to support them through their harder ...