GOOD MORNING SUNDAY! It is the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reports and stories that mercury out this week! (PRO TIP: If you hate being “the last to know,” be one of the first to know by signing up for mercury Newsletter! All the latest stories sent straight to your email inbox… and then… INTO YOUR HEAD.)
• Lawyers claim plasma donation centers illegally discriminate against gay and bisexual men
Plasma donations save lives and usually come with compensation. Yet the leading company that operates plasma donation centers in Oregon does not allow gay or bisexual men to donate. Lawyers say it is based on harmful, outdated stereotypes and is illegal.
• POP QUIZ PDX
Hey, brain! This week’s trivia game includes stolen Olympic medals, curious Portland rugs, and (in our subjective question) where you think Trump should be banished forever! 😈 See how well YOU do!
• Meet the candidates for Portland City Council: District 4
These candidates are running in the district that consists of Portland’s west side and some neighborhoods in the southeast – updated for your convenience!
• Photo Essay: Pickathon Night Mode
Our annual Pickathon photo essay brings you beautiful live music moments from Elephant Revival, Durand Jones and Pahua.
• The City of Portland supports the RACC in awarding small art grants
After last year’s dispute between the Regional Arts & Culture Council and Commissioner Dan Ryan’s office, many feared that the RACC would be excluded from the city’s arts funding processes. But that hasn’t happened.
• In the shadow of writer’s block, Blind Pilot returns triumphantly
It’s been almost exactly eight years since Oregon-based indie-folk band Blind Pilot released an album. The group, which famously toured by bicycle in its early days, is releasing a new record this week.
• THE WASTE REPORT
Here we go, trash pandas! It’s another week of hilarious rumors, including: J.LO and Ben on the brink (again), Tim Walz is the dad we need, and ideas for new Olympic events! 🏅
• LISTENING IN PORTLAND
“I’ve got that dog in me,” Wynne admits on her latest certified hit – and we knew it, but there you go. Plus, the debut LP from a popular local jazz quartet and what cannabis dispensary hosts a great street party?
• WILD LOVE
She’s gay and doesn’t like to be licked. Why can’t people get that into their heads? Dan Savage has some GGG-wise words in his column this week!
• TICKET ALARM
DC rapper Wale has announced the dates of his upcoming tour, pop-punk quartet State Champs will be performing at Crystal, and alternative rockers Guster will also be stopping by Portland! Get all the info on upcoming shows with TICKET ALERT.
WOW, THAT’S A LOT OF GOOD READING. I hope you didn’t have any other plans this weekend! Get to work and remember: all this hard work costs money – so please consider making a contribution. mercury so that it continues! Thank you!
