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Jennifer @jenwith1n.bsky.social · 1h

Absolutely should have guessed that all these meathead men have lead poisoning.

paris martineau @paris.nyc · 4h

my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements

we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)

www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports

CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.

www.consumerreports.org

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Councilor Sameer Kanal @councilorkanal.bsky.social · 6h

This Wednesday at 6 PM, Council will consider 2 items about federal actions in Portland: the Protect Portland Initiative resolution, & the Sanctuary City Codification ordinance.

@counciloravalos.bsky.social & I made this video to give a little more info about the legislation.

See you Wednesday!

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Treyf Posting 🤌 @postingtreyf.bsky.social · 17h

Fuck the Feds

www.wweek.com/news/2025/10...

Documents Allege a Federal Agent at Portland ICE Threatened to Shoot an Ambulance Driver

Feds delayed medics who had come to pick up an injured protester. Then, according to confidential incident reports, the agents became aggressive.

www.wweek.com

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Jennifer @jenwith1n.bsky.social · 18h

We are months from descriptions like this getting shortened to “rampage, but make it satirical.”

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Jennifer @jenwith1n.bsky.social · 18h

Not going to broadcast why but just want to say I’m incredibly proud of my husband, he is the most creative person I know and the dictionary definition of a “helper.”

(We don’t have coffee on the patio though because I have GERD and he drinks Diet Coke.)

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Jennifer @jenwith1n.bsky.social · 18h

I saw part 2 about 100 times before I saw the original - Martin Short is perfect

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Jennifer @jenwith1n.bsky.social · 19h

Those do look unincorporated - you could cross reference the lots with Portland maps, there might be more info there

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Jennifer @jenwith1n.bsky.social · 19h

Oh fun I must be on the list (or that person has me blocked). I post very rarely about Israel and have explicitly stated that I am not a Zionist since I was like…in middle school. This is definitely just a blocklist of Jews! Extremely cool and normal!

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C. E. Aubin @ceaubin.bsky.social · 1d

What The Hell Is Going On, a thread:

I’ve seen some thinkpieces and posts about Portland protests that fail to understand the long-term hyperspecificity of Portland culture/humor, and frame it as a sort of shitposting meme-pilled ironic thing. Which is wrong.

So I’m gonna give you my breakdown.

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Jennifer @jenwith1n.bsky.social · 1d

Still have my high school best friends’ phone numbers memorized. Sometimes dial them from memory just for fun.

bleary @bleary.off-the-records.com · 1d

If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.

Did people really memorize phone numbers before cell phones, or is that just a movie thing?
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I was watching some old shows from the 90s and noticed people would just dial numbers from memory - like they'd call their friends or family without looking anything up.
Made me wonder if that was actually normal back then? Did people genuinely have all their important numbers memorized, or did most folks keep a little address book or written list nearby?

Jennifer @jenwith1n.bsky.social · 1d

Anyone can be a deranged asshole, but overall I do want the people designing technology to have spent some time learning about the human condition and the history of technological impacts.

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Jennifer @jenwith1n.bsky.social · 1d

Incredibly underrated thing about Portland is how many people are working quietly, largely without pay, to make this city a better place. People pay attention here and genuinely care about community. It’s not perfect by any stretch, but I love that people will always show up.

Dave Vetter @davidrvetter.bsky.social · 1d

The US federal attack on Portland has resulted in the best advertisement for a city that I have ever seen. Round-the-clock joy, community solidarity and silliness that much of the West has lost and longs for.

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BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 1d

Amazing Emergency Naked Ride. Here’s the moment thousands of riders rolled through the protests at the ICE facility and cheers erupted. 😮💯

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Jennifer @jenwith1n.bsky.social · 1d

Just got back from downtown - saw a sold out MFM live show at the Schnitz. There was a line of people waiting to get into the late show. Walked several blocks to where we parked - it was a very nice night once it stopped raining! Portland lives

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Jennifer @jenwith1n.bsky.social · 1d

Oh yeah most of their Simchat Torah stuff is Tuesday. Same with Shir Tikvah. Sorry I don’t have better recs!

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Jennifer @jenwith1n.bsky.social · 1d

I haven’t been to their Simchat Torah celebration yet but I belong to Beth Israel - it’s a beautiful reform synagogue in NW Portland.

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Jennifer @jenwith1n.bsky.social · 1d

Awesome! Thanks

Jennifer @jenwith1n.bsky.social · 1d

I already signed up to testify on the PPI - if anyone is thinking about testifying but hasn’t testified before or is nervous I’m happy to answer questions or give advice. Let’s speak up for our community!

Councilor Sameer Kanal @councilorkanal.bsky.social · 2d

The earlier of these (2nd item overall) is a resolution to create a Protect Portland Initiative (PPI). This resolution has been led by @counciloravalos.bsky.social, and would specifically denounce federal intervention & urge the Mayor to take specific steps to protect Portlanders.

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Denounce any attempts to deploy the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, or militarized Federal Immigration Enforcement in Portland and establish the Protect Portland Initiative

www.portland.gov

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Jennifer @jenwith1n.bsky.social · 2d

Just biked to the gym (and home in an absolute downpour) and when I was parking this guy in his 60s or 70s unlocking his own bike was asking about my ebike because he just got an Aventon. He says he put it off but he knows so many guys who extended their biking years via ebike. It’s a revolution!

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Jennifer @jenwith1n.bsky.social · 2d

I like how this is too niche even for my followers. Shout out to all the planners dealing with the Mercer Island decision fallout lol

Jennifer @jenwith1n.bsky.social · 2d

“New GMHB decision dropped.”

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Avishai ✡️ Weinberger @avishaiw.bsky.social · 2d

It’s a beautiful day to shake a lemon at God

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Jennifer @jenwith1n.bsky.social · 2d

Yeah but it’s phrased as “if we allow more apartments with no parking they’re going to take all our spaces and we will have nowhere to go.” Also in non housing contexts (like downtowns) it comes up when we suggest things like outdoor dining.

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Jennifer @jenwith1n.bsky.social · 2d

“New GMHB decision dropped.”

Jennifer @jenwith1n.bsky.social · 2d

“We want data centers.”

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Jennifer @jenwith1n.bsky.social · 2d

“Preserve the neighborhood’s character.”

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