Demonstrations and marches are important and have their place. They signal urgency, solidarity, and demand attention. But if the goal is real change, relying solely on them while expecting different ...

As protesters descended on Oregon’s state Capitol last week to protest a litany of executive orders from the Trump ...

I’m not sure whether to say Happy Black History Month, Happy Valentine’s Day, or Happy Apocalypse, so I guess I’m saying all of the above. The world is cold, dark, and strange—and yet, we still need ...

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 ...

The board games most of us grew up with aren't very good. Risk is sloppy, minimalistic, chance based, and it takes too long, ...

Welp, the team at True West have done it again, folks! Yesterday they dropped the full line-up of PDX Live shows they’ll be ...

When I open a column with “Dear Readers,” it’s usually to let you know I’m taking a week off. But this is a brand-new column!

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 ...

Everyday the 14th!” or so claims Cupid Valentino, AKA André 3000, on one of the sexiest Outkast tracks out there. Saint Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this year, an excellent excuse for Portland ...

Let's celebrate, because... IT'S BACK! The biggest night of Portland comedy is returning to Revolution Hall on Thursday, ...

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 ...

The smoking of cigarettes serves as a strong indicator of a person’s susceptibility to manipulation, both psychological and societal. At its core, smoking is a behavior that persists despite ...