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