Suzette Smith
@suzettesmith.bsky.social
Portland Mercury culture editor. she/her. Signal @suzettesmith.66 or email suzette@portlandmercury.com, suzettesmith@protonmail.com
You can’t argue with the science and the science says no matter your gender you share 99.89% the same DNA with evangelions.
November 8, 2025 at 12:34 AM
You can’t argue with the science and the science says no matter your gender you share 99.89% the same DNA with evangelions.
At the South Portland ICE facility, after pushing back the crowd to let some vehicles leave, agents gassed the street for approximately 10 minutes solid. S Bancroft was opaque with gas; agents also threw flash grenades and shot pepper bullets.
October 19, 2025 at 2:56 AM
At the South Portland ICE facility, after pushing back the crowd to let some vehicles leave, agents gassed the street for approximately 10 minutes solid. S Bancroft was opaque with gas; agents also threw flash grenades and shot pepper bullets.
Protesters at ICE pretty excited about the arrival of Mr. Peanut
October 19, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Protesters at ICE pretty excited about the arrival of Mr. Peanut
It’s raining at the ICE facility in South Portland and agents on the roof put up a tent. It didn’t seem like ICE could still lose the crowd’s respect but it appears they did.
October 19, 2025 at 1:45 AM
It’s raining at the ICE facility in South Portland and agents on the roof put up a tent. It didn’t seem like ICE could still lose the crowd’s respect but it appears they did.
The other face of Portland ICE protests is inflated costume dance parties.
And someone handing out balloon swords, saying “ya gotta stay strapped in these streets.”
And someone handing out balloon swords, saying “ya gotta stay strapped in these streets.”
October 19, 2025 at 12:52 AM
The other face of Portland ICE protests is inflated costume dance parties.
And someone handing out balloon swords, saying “ya gotta stay strapped in these streets.”
And someone handing out balloon swords, saying “ya gotta stay strapped in these streets.”
Just arrived on the scene at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in South Portland. Here less than 10 minutes when agents charged out of the facility and used a pale yellow gas that caused tears and coughing in crowd members. Also shot munitions at those retreating.
October 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Just arrived on the scene at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in South Portland. Here less than 10 minutes when agents charged out of the facility and used a pale yellow gas that caused tears and coughing in crowd members. Also shot munitions at those retreating.
ERO/ICE agents crossed the street into the crowd to grab this protester. Agents on the roof shot pepper balls at the crowd.
October 13, 2025 at 12:09 AM
ERO/ICE agents crossed the street into the crowd to grab this protester. Agents on the roof shot pepper balls at the crowd.
ICE agents in South Portland cleared the facility driveway for no discernible reason. Agents on the roof shot pepper balls at protesters.
October 12, 2025 at 11:51 PM
ICE agents in South Portland cleared the facility driveway for no discernible reason. Agents on the roof shot pepper balls at protesters.
Portland’s Emergency World Naked Bike Ride arrives at ICE
October 12, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Portland’s Emergency World Naked Bike Ride arrives at ICE
A few people speak before the protest commences. The crowd is so large, it’s difficult to hear everything. This one is clear: When Portland is under attack, what do we do? Stand up; fight back!
October 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A few people speak before the protest commences. The crowd is so large, it’s difficult to hear everything. This one is clear: When Portland is under attack, what do we do? Stand up; fight back!
Portland Emergency World Naked Bike Ride turnout is huge, easily hundreds. Folks are amped that the Unipiper is here.
October 12, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Portland Emergency World Naked Bike Ride turnout is huge, easily hundreds. Folks are amped that the Unipiper is here.
Emergency World Naked Bike Ride in Portland, OR—getting ready to go.
October 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Emergency World Naked Bike Ride in Portland, OR—getting ready to go.
Right-wing influencer David Medina was picked by DHS to cover Secretary Noem’s Portland visit. He shows his audience “like maybe five or ten protesters,” seemingly supporting what Oregon leaders have been saying about the ICE protests: unremarkable unless ICE officers use riot control agents.
October 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Right-wing influencer David Medina was picked by DHS to cover Secretary Noem’s Portland visit. He shows his audience “like maybe five or ten protesters,” seemingly supporting what Oregon leaders have been saying about the ICE protests: unremarkable unless ICE officers use riot control agents.
There’s now an awning on the ICE building roof. #noemwatch2025
October 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
There’s now an awning on the ICE building roof. #noemwatch2025
By the way , Portland really showing off her sunny side today.
October 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
By the way , Portland really showing off her sunny side today.
Blurry proof that Secretary Noem was on the Portland ICE facility roof.
October 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Blurry proof that Secretary Noem was on the Portland ICE facility roof.
Taking over for @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social and @portlandmercury.com When I arrived a number of protesters were saying that Secretary Kristi Noem was on the roof of Portland’s ICE facility, but we haven’t seen a motorcade, so it is very likely it was just a feminine looking person in a hat.
October 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Taking over for @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social and @portlandmercury.com When I arrived a number of protesters were saying that Secretary Kristi Noem was on the roof of Portland’s ICE facility, but we haven’t seen a motorcade, so it is very likely it was just a feminine looking person in a hat.
Love that Andromeda Strain goes full bejeweled decontamination outfit
October 6, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Love that Andromeda Strain goes full bejeweled decontamination outfit
At the ICE facility in South Portland around 50 activists shout at Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) argent s and homeland security forces. The retreating agents fire pepper balls at the crowd, as do agents stationed on the roof of the facility.
October 5, 2025 at 2:24 AM
At the ICE facility in South Portland around 50 activists shout at Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) argent s and homeland security forces. The retreating agents fire pepper balls at the crowd, as do agents stationed on the roof of the facility.
Terry Gilliam predicted remote meetings.
October 4, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Terry Gilliam predicted remote meetings.
A list of social skills people are supposed to have learned by the end of high school
October 3, 2025 at 12:36 AM
A list of social skills people are supposed to have learned by the end of high school
Every Oregon journalist rn
October 1, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Every Oregon journalist rn
Reporting from “war ravaged” “crime-ridden” Portland, Oregon.
September 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Reporting from “war ravaged” “crime-ridden” Portland, Oregon.
September 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I am once again on City Cast PDX this morning—today we discussed @portlandmercury.com Fall Arts Issue stories, like the opening of PAM's Rothko Pavilion, a wholesome local zine-maker meetup group, and improv comedy show Punchlines & Piledrivers.
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portland.citycast.fm/podcasts/pam...
September 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I am once again on City Cast PDX this morning—today we discussed @portlandmercury.com Fall Arts Issue stories, like the opening of PAM's Rothko Pavilion, a wholesome local zine-maker meetup group, and improv comedy show Punchlines & Piledrivers.
portland.citycast.fm/podcasts/pam...
portland.citycast.fm/podcasts/pam...