Michael Kelman Portney is a Texas-born, Oregon-based entrepreneur, author, and investigative journalist who combines business strategy, cultural analysis, and media innovation. As founder of MisinformationSucks.com, he leads a platform dedicated to exposing propaganda and promoting digital literacy in the AI era. Portney is also behind "Portland Stripper News," a satirical project blending political commentary with absurdist humor drawn from Portland's underground culture.
Drawing from his diverse background in philosophy, technology, and media, Portney creates thought-provoking content examining the relationships between power, truth, and public perception. His work explores surveillance capitalism, algorithmic influence, and information warfare while providing readers with critical thinking frameworks delivered with incisive humor.