The Portland Mercury
The Ku Klux Klan Are Loosers.
Steve Law’s book, Peddlers of Hate, investigates the historical rise of the KKK in Oregon, revealing how political exploitation and media silence fostered prejudice that echoes in modern politics.
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8mCandidate For Oregon Governor Wanted Mail-In Voting Overturned. Now She’s Using It to Boost Her Campaign.
Christine Drazan’s gubernatorial campaign is utilizing ballot collection tactics in Oregon, despite her past legislative efforts to restrict the mail-in voting system she is now leveraging for votes.
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6mTony Serves Up a Feast of Fresh, Simple Ingredients.
Director Matt Johnson crafts a quiet, evocative biopic of Anthony Bourdain's youth, focusing on the mundane beauty of summer in Provincetown rather than the burden of future celebrity.
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7mGood Morning News: Christine Drazen “Ballot Harvesting,” City Says 2020 Police Riot Squad Trained Perfectly, and Why Are People Doing This To Flock Cameras? By Jeremiah Hayden.
This morning roundup covers controversial ballot collection plans, police accountability reports, a federal election lawsuit, business grants, local weekend events, and critical national geopolitical developments.
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4mCocina de Mary Serves Hard-to-Find Guatemalan Cuisine on Alberta Street
Cocina de Mary brings authentic, soul-warming Guatemalan cuisine to Portland, transforming a local brunch spot into a vibrant dinner destination featuring traditional recipes like the beloved pepián de pollo.
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1mPortland City Council Budget Amendments
Portland City Council proposes new budget amendments to reduce overhead costs and stabilize public service programs, aiming for a fair deal through collaborative efforts from city leadership.