YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Tesla Takedown Day, ODOT is Cash Poor, and Trading Cards Make Capitalism Fun Again!
Apr 06, 2025
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It's the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being "the last to know," then be one of the first to know by signing up
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• National "Tesla Takedown" Day Draws Hundreds to Portland Dealership
Portland protesters turned out in force for a national "Tesla Takedown" day. The protests target Tesla CEO and DOGE leader Elon Musk, and his outsized influence over the US government. The FBI recently labeled attacks on Teslas “domestic terrorism,” vowing to “crack down" on vandalism of the EVs.
Kevin Foster
• POP QUIZ PDX!
This week's quizzy Qs include: a very sketchy farmer's market, dipshit politicians, and what's to become of that deeply stupid Uncle Sam billboard? See how well YOU score!
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• Metro Says “Yes” To ODOT's I-5 Plan
Most Metro councilors agreed ODOT's plans for I-5 at the Rose Quarter have more pros than cons. Those who dissented cited concerns about ODOT's fiscal responsibility and doubt that the agency can follow through on its promise to build caps over the stretch of freeway it wants to expand.
Taylor Griggs
• Baseball Days, Pikachu Nights: Inside Portland’s Front Row Trading Card Show
Corbin Smith attends and photographs the recent Front Row Trading Card show in Portland, and finds a world where collecting and commerce is actually fun again.
Corbin Smith
• THE TRASH REPORT
This week: J.D. Vance ruins Greenland for everyone, smuggling eggs instead of fentanyl, and the Corey Feldman/Johnny Depp conspiracy theory you've been waiting for!
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• Shaken, Stirred... and Make It Quick
Ben Coleman attends Speed Rack: the femme-forward speed bartending competition that shows off the skills of the nation's best women cocktail-slingers.
Ben Coleman
• Mercury Music Picks
You wanna know about all the best music happening in Portland? Mercury Music Picks has you covered from the tippy top to the tippy bottom of this beautiful music town!
Photo by Kraftwerk
• The Week in Portland Food News
In this week's food news: A new smash burger destination, an upcoming Puerto Rican restaurant, and bidding farewell to XLB and Warsugai. Plus, get excited for the return of Taste of Sichuan!
• Ticket Alert
Regina Spektor is coming for a two-night stint at Revolution Hall, Mumford & Sons has announced a stop in Bend, and Daily Show alum Trevor Noah is swinging by Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Get the hottest tix quick with TICKET ALERT!
Regina Spektor
• SAVAGE LOVE
Get your sex advice lickety-split with this edition of Savage Love: Quickies!
Joe Newton
WOW, THAT IS A LOT OF GOOD READIN'. I hope you didn't have any other plans this weekend! Dig in, and remember: Producing all this hard work costs moolah—so please consider contributing to the Mercury to keep it all coming! Thanks! ...read more read less