May I direct your attention to some interesting articles in this week's Mercury print edition?

Release the Perversion Files! The Boy Scouts took on newspapers and open court advocates this week in Portland, arguing to block the release of thousands of files documenting sexual abuse in the Scouts.

Victimless Criminal Court: Domestic violence is on the rise in Portland, but on a typical Tuesday morning, six out of seven domestic violence cases at Multnomah County Court are dismissed. What gives?
• This article follows up nicely on Angela's piece from two weeks ago about Portland's overflowing domestic violence shelters.

In the Shadows: Busted! That's right, I deliver Portland's premier mugshot-laden newspaper and explore my love/hate relationship with the voyeuristic crime media.

Hall Monitor: Gay Bash Backlash. Violence against LGBT folks is on the tip of politicians' minds during Pride Week. And it's about damn time.