The Portland Mercury
High Turnover, Low Pay: Staff at Prominent Legal Aid and Advocacy Group Call For Ouster of CEO.
Disability Rights Oregon workers are demanding the removal of Executive Director Jake Cornett, citing extreme pay disparities, high turnover, and stagnant wages while executive compensation continues…
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6mGood Morning News: Someone Has Been Convicted for Tupac’s Murder, Whistleblower Says USPS Could “Derail” Midterms, and the Power of the Ocean. By Taylor Griggs.
This update covers Oregon's fight for tuition equity, innovative wave energy projects, local Portland events, Supreme Court rulings, the Tupac Shakur conviction, USPS election concerns, and Wendell Berry's passing.
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7mGood Morning, News: New Conservative Group Targets Progressives, a Parallel Parking Contest, and Trump (Stupidly) Renames Lake Ontario. By William Steven Humphrey.
This morning briefing covers Portland weather, local political coalitions, algae warnings in the Willamette River, a parking competition, and global news ranging from floods to presidential antics.
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13mGrassroots or Astroturf? “Go Portland Go” Campaign Backed By Conservative Donors
Go Portland Go, a new PAC backed by prominent donors and conservative-leaning groups, aims to shift Portland’s political landscape away from progressive policies through pragmatic, business-friendly candidate endorsements.
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Libros Colette, a charming new bookstore-coffee shop in Portland, offers a curated collection of visual reference books in a cozy, intentional space designed for browsing and quiet reflection.