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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 11h

In one sense, it doesn't seem to be working. But I do feel seen.

Photo of a coffee mug with squiggly art that says, "settle the f*ck down"

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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 1d

And by "chaos," she means "democracy."

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eastportlandvoice.bsky.social @eastportlandvoice.bsky.social · 1d

A full house turned out for last week's Gateway Town Hall, co-hosted by @counciloravalos.bsky.social and @councilordunphy.bsky.social. We have your recap, fresh and ready for you: www.eastportlandvoice.org/gateway-join... #eastportland #portlandoregon

Gateway Joint Town Hall Recap

A record turnout and feedback ranging from public safety issues to economic opportunities.

www.eastportlandvoice.org

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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 1d

Back at you!

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C. E. Aubin @ceaubin.bsky.social · 2d

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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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 2d

THIS. I grew up in Portland, co-founded the umbrella organization (called "Umbrella") that fiscally sponsors world naked bike ride and other street culture groups/projects, and have dressed in more costumes for public good than I can count. I'm also chair of the planning commission. Only in PDX.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 7d

#WarRavagedPortland

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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 8d

I am praying over my Trailhead Coffee that some video-savvy Portlander will commemorate Noem's visit with a reduxed version of the John Wick opening, in which Noem kills his puppy.

Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 8d

Apropos of nothing, Sec. Kristi Noem is currently praying over Burgerville with Portland ICE officials.

A screenshot of a video of Noem praying at a conference table with other people wearing suits. Fast food bags and water bottles sit on the table.

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 11d

BREAKING: A federal judge blocked President Trump’s call-up of the National Guard for a deployment in Portland, saying his actions were based on false claims and undermined Oregon’s sovereignty.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Seizure of Oregon National Guard for Portland Deployment

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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Melissa Ryan @melissaryan.bsky.social · 13d

I always pay attention to what stories People Magazine and other consumer media outlets cover. That's how you can tell that something has broken through the usual political and news bubbles. This horrific Chicago story has broken through. people.com/ice-agents-o...

ICE Agents Rappel from Helicopter in Overnight Chicago Raid, Dragging Kids from Beds to U-Hauls

Overnight on Tuesday, Sept. 30, federal agents from different agencies raided an apartment building on the South Side of Chicago, pulling men, women and children — some of them allegedly naked — from ...

people.com

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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 13d

What?! Oy. Just... wow.
And thank you, Aaron. This offered a catharsis i didn't know i needed. 🫶

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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 13d

He likes to yell right up into my face every time he sees me with a list of grievances that are easily disproven. But facts are inconvenient, apparently.

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 15d

The president said, in a televised speech, that he's sending his new, less restrained, more violent military into US cities to practice their brutality on immigrants and minorities, to better train them to apply that brutality to other countries.

He said this out loud.

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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 16d

Yeah. I think the initial poke-back at the "war-ravaged" frame was important, but now it's time to shift to talking about where resources should *actually* go, which is housing and supporting people's basic needs, not invading, terrorizing, detaining, bombing, and starving people, here and abroad.

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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 17d

Christian, it is such an honor and joy to know you. This is... overwhelming kindness. ❤️😭🌈

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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 17d

I'll be there early to canvass. Looming forward to giving you a high five!

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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 17d

A few other lovers of East Portland and I are starting up a local news source called @eastportlandvoice.bsky.social. We are still warming up, so please subscribe, share, and engage! <3 #eastportland #portlandoregon #localnews

eastportlandvoice.bsky.social @eastportlandvoice.bsky.social · 17d

In response to President Trump's declaration to send troops to Portland, Governor Tina Kotek held a joint press conference yesterday in downtown Portland along with law enforcement representatives and local, county, regional, and state elected officials. www.eastportlandvoice.org/kotek-to-tru...

Kotek to Trump: "Oregon is our home. It is not a military target."

According to a recent post on Truth Social, President Trump has directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to deploy troops to Portland with an authorization of “full force.” In response, Governor Tina K...

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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 18d

For example, here is an easy breezy medical power of attorney form. This is the person you would choose to make health care decisions if you were unable to articulate them yourself. www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/ABOUT...

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Jon Walker @jonwalkerpdx.bsky.social · 18d

This is literally what the actual "siege" of the auxiliary ICE building looks like

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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 18d

Dear fellow Portlanders, this is an occasional reminder that I am a notary public and waive all fees as a community service. Love y'all. 💓

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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 21d

Proud to know you, friend. ❤️🌭

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 24d

IN THE USA…

Anderson Cooper: So it's more expensive to have a chronically homeless person living on the streets than it is to actually subsidize an apartment for them?

Answer: Yes, we’re paying more as taxpayers to walk past that person on the street and do nothing…
www.cbsnews.com/news/100000-...

100,000 Homes: Housing the homeless saves money?

Giving apartments to the chronically homeless can save taxpayer dollars, advocates say

www.cbsnews.com

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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 25d

A joy to see you! And thank you, corker!

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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 25d

Unanimous! While I've advised on many resolutions/ordinances, the Vision Zero Resolution was the first one I actually drafted. Awesome community and staff partnership. Stewarded by the incomparable, collaborative leadership of @councilortkl.bsky.social. Remarkable. bikeportland.org/2025/09/18/w...

With unanimous support, Portland reaffirms commitment to Vision Zero

Portland City Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane succeeded on many fronts last night.

bikeportland.org

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Sarah Kendzior @sarahkendzior.bsky.social · 25d

I refused to placate the bully. Then I refused to placate the institutions who placated the bully. Then I refused to placate the shills who placate the institutions who placate the bully. I'm still standing; the rest are down.

Never placate the bully.

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