Steve Portigal
@steveportigal.bsky.social
Superb user research consultant; author of Doorbells, Danger and Dead Batteries & Interviewing Users (http://portigal.com/books), Host
Dollars To Donuts podcast
Dollars To Donuts podcast
Pinned
And now some personal news! My book Occupied Minds is for sale on Amazon!
I hope you’ll check it out. It’s only $2.99!
www.amazon.com/Occupied-Min...
I hope you’ll check it out. It’s only $2.99!
www.amazon.com/Occupied-Min...
That phrase du jour sounds to me like what the instructor shouts in a Kegel exercise class
November 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
That phrase du jour sounds to me like what the instructor shouts in a Kegel exercise class
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“In targeted cities around the country, we are discovering that whistles can turn back armed men. We are learning there is a force even greater than men with guns, and that is neighbors remembering we belong to one another.” religionnews.com/2025/11/28/t...
The chaos of Charlotte and the call to radical neighborliness
(RNS) — There is a force even greater than masked men with guns, and that is neighbors remembering we belong to one another.
religionnews.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
“In targeted cities around the country, we are discovering that whistles can turn back armed men. We are learning there is a force even greater than men with guns, and that is neighbors remembering we belong to one another.” religionnews.com/2025/11/28/t...
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Day 30: Everything #LyricsPrompt #LyricsPrompt2025
Reply to this post (not the top one!) with the artist, title, hashtag & YouTube link to the 1st song today's prompt word reminds you of (derivatives OK!). Scroll through the replies first—if your song's already there, like it instead of reposting.
Reply to this post (not the top one!) with the artist, title, hashtag & YouTube link to the 1st song today's prompt word reminds you of (derivatives OK!). Scroll through the replies first—if your song's already there, like it instead of reposting.
November 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Day 30: Everything #LyricsPrompt #LyricsPrompt2025
Reply to this post (not the top one!) with the artist, title, hashtag & YouTube link to the 1st song today's prompt word reminds you of (derivatives OK!). Scroll through the replies first—if your song's already there, like it instead of reposting.
Reply to this post (not the top one!) with the artist, title, hashtag & YouTube link to the 1st song today's prompt word reminds you of (derivatives OK!). Scroll through the replies first—if your song's already there, like it instead of reposting.
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A U.S. soldier was executed on the streets of the U.S. capital, yet the flags remain at full-staff.
But when a hate-peddling podcaster was killed, the flags were lowered to half-staff within hours—and stayed that way for days.
WTH?
Tonight...
But when a hate-peddling podcaster was killed, the flags were lowered to half-staff within hours—and stayed that way for days.
WTH?
Tonight...
November 30, 2025 at 2:40 AM
A U.S. soldier was executed on the streets of the U.S. capital, yet the flags remain at full-staff.
But when a hate-peddling podcaster was killed, the flags were lowered to half-staff within hours—and stayed that way for days.
WTH?
Tonight...
But when a hate-peddling podcaster was killed, the flags were lowered to half-staff within hours—and stayed that way for days.
WTH?
Tonight...
I sent my reps this protest
🖋️ “Stop war crimes; impeach Trump & Hegseth. Reclaim rightful powers of Congress” hit 1,000 signers!
💬 Text SIGN PQRUCM to 50409
💬 Text SIGN PQRUCM to 50409
Stop war crimes; impeach Trump & Hegseth. Reclaim rightful powers of Congress
Text SIGN PQRUCM to 50409 — Trump and Hegseth's attacks on Venezuelan ships are illegal.
They are war crimes.
It's time to remove both.
It's time for Congress to impeach Trump and Hegseth.
Take back the constitutionally enshrined powers over war, tariffs, and appropriations.
Silence is compliance.
resist.bot
November 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I sent my reps this protest
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I can't scream loudly enough that the people leading HHS right now are liars. RFK Jr. Marty Makary. Vinay Prasad. They are liars. And the lies they are telling are the lies eugenicists like themselves tell.
NEW: The F.D.A. announced in an internal memo that 10 children died "because of" the Covid shot. Other experts want to see proof.
“This is a profound revelation,” Dr. Prasad's memo said. “For the first time, the U.S. F.D.A. will acknowledge that Covid-19 vaccines have killed American children.”
“This is a profound revelation,” Dr. Prasad's memo said. “For the first time, the U.S. F.D.A. will acknowledge that Covid-19 vaccines have killed American children.”
F.D.A. Attributes 10 Children’s Deaths to Covid Vaccines
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:32 PM
I can't scream loudly enough that the people leading HHS right now are liars. RFK Jr. Marty Makary. Vinay Prasad. They are liars. And the lies they are telling are the lies eugenicists like themselves tell.
@profanity.accountant I'm eager to learn more
November 29, 2025 at 3:00 AM
@profanity.accountant I'm eager to learn more
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It's difficult to imagine now -- much like it was difficult for me to imagine during Bush II in the wake of the disastrous Iraq war, the disastrous Katrina response, the disastrous economy -- but the second these monsters are out of power, the soothing cries of "look forward, not back" will begin.
November 28, 2025 at 7:08 PM
It's difficult to imagine now -- much like it was difficult for me to imagine during Bush II in the wake of the disastrous Iraq war, the disastrous Katrina response, the disastrous economy -- but the second these monsters are out of power, the soothing cries of "look forward, not back" will begin.
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trump: “no see we HAVE to blow up those boats in the caribbean, they could be carrying drugs!”
also trump:
also trump:
November 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM
trump: “no see we HAVE to blow up those boats in the caribbean, they could be carrying drugs!”
also trump:
also trump:
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Every single congressional Democrat needs to be out there, right now, insisting that Pete Hegseth resign right now and announcing that he will be held accountable for committing war crimes.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” in the first strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. After two men survived, the mission commander ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions, according to two sources.
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Every single congressional Democrat needs to be out there, right now, insisting that Pete Hegseth resign right now and announcing that he will be held accountable for committing war crimes.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
typo of the day (seen while critiquing someone's creative writing)
"taste bugs"
"taste bugs"
November 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
typo of the day (seen while critiquing someone's creative writing)
"taste bugs"
"taste bugs"
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We're not shopping at Target, Home Depot, or Amazon this Thanksgiving weekend 🚫. We're so over corporations that back the admins policies, cave to anti-DEI pressure, let ICE terrorize our communities, and chase tax breaks while people go hungry. #WeAintBuyingIt
November 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We're not shopping at Target, Home Depot, or Amazon this Thanksgiving weekend 🚫. We're so over corporations that back the admins policies, cave to anti-DEI pressure, let ICE terrorize our communities, and chase tax breaks while people go hungry. #WeAintBuyingIt
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This is the first Thanksgiving for Sophie & Colin Hortman without their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman who were assassinated along with the family dog in an act of political murder. National guards troops were not deployed to the state in response.
November 27, 2025 at 5:24 PM
This is the first Thanksgiving for Sophie & Colin Hortman without their parents, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman who were assassinated along with the family dog in an act of political murder. National guards troops were not deployed to the state in response.
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Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
Native American actress gave ICE agents her tribal ID. They called it 'fake,' she says
www.seattletimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
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This is Bolt. He just learned how to speak. Thinks it works best when he uses his whole body. 12/10 (TT: gavi_570)
November 26, 2025 at 11:46 PM
This is Bolt. He just learned how to speak. Thinks it works best when he uses his whole body. 12/10 (TT: gavi_570)
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I need everybody to read this and understand what’s going on. These are spouses of US citizens in the country legally. They have entry clearance and green cards, they’ve passed background checks and have no criminal records. ICE is taking them anyway.
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I need everybody to read this and understand what’s going on. These are spouses of US citizens in the country legally. They have entry clearance and green cards, they’ve passed background checks and have no criminal records. ICE is taking them anyway.
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Gift link:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
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ABOUT DAMN TIME!!! 👏👏👏
Dems on the Oversight Committee launched a tracking system “to hold the Trump Administration accountable” for ICE/DHS fed abuses and misconduct.
View what’s been documented so far or submit a new report: bit.ly/tellonice
#TellOnICE #StopICE #ICEwatch #ICEraid #50501Movement
Dems on the Oversight Committee launched a tracking system “to hold the Trump Administration accountable” for ICE/DHS fed abuses and misconduct.
View what’s been documented so far or submit a new report: bit.ly/tellonice
#TellOnICE #StopICE #ICEwatch #ICEraid #50501Movement
November 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
ABOUT DAMN TIME!!! 👏👏👏
Dems on the Oversight Committee launched a tracking system “to hold the Trump Administration accountable” for ICE/DHS fed abuses and misconduct.
View what’s been documented so far or submit a new report: bit.ly/tellonice
#TellOnICE #StopICE #ICEwatch #ICEraid #50501Movement
Dems on the Oversight Committee launched a tracking system “to hold the Trump Administration accountable” for ICE/DHS fed abuses and misconduct.
View what’s been documented so far or submit a new report: bit.ly/tellonice
#TellOnICE #StopICE #ICEwatch #ICEraid #50501Movement
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SCOOP: The Trump administration has instructed employees and grantees not to use U.S. funds to commemorate World AIDS Day — because the observance was started by the World Health Organization.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
Trump Administration Cancels U.S. Observance of World AIDS Day
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
SCOOP: The Trump administration has instructed employees and grantees not to use U.S. funds to commemorate World AIDS Day — because the observance was started by the World Health Organization.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
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A law professor at work on research on trans Americans who have fled due to political repression also shared some of this initial reflections newrepublic.com/article/2036...
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A law professor at work on research on trans Americans who have fled due to political repression also shared some of this initial reflections newrepublic.com/article/2036...
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#JusticeforDavidHuerta
Our union brother David Huerta, President of @seiuca.org, faced arraignment today after being brutally assaulted and detained by ICE agents for standing up for working people during a raid in his community.
An attack on one is an attack on all.
Our union brother David Huerta, President of @seiuca.org, faced arraignment today after being brutally assaulted and detained by ICE agents for standing up for working people during a raid in his community.
An attack on one is an attack on all.
November 25, 2025 at 10:27 PM
#JusticeforDavidHuerta
Our union brother David Huerta, President of @seiuca.org, faced arraignment today after being brutally assaulted and detained by ICE agents for standing up for working people during a raid in his community.
An attack on one is an attack on all.
Our union brother David Huerta, President of @seiuca.org, faced arraignment today after being brutally assaulted and detained by ICE agents for standing up for working people during a raid in his community.
An attack on one is an attack on all.
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Enten: "Trump's net approval rating is at -15 -- the lowest it has been during his entire second term... the Democratic lead on the generic ballot has widened. Trump's political position has worsened. I don't think how you can look at both and conclude anything other than that Dems won the shutdown"
November 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Enten: "Trump's net approval rating is at -15 -- the lowest it has been during his entire second term... the Democratic lead on the generic ballot has widened. Trump's political position has worsened. I don't think how you can look at both and conclude anything other than that Dems won the shutdown"
We live in some weird fucking times
>> The fourth entry in the [Rush Hour] action comedy series is the beneficiary of some Oval Office intervention. After gestating for years, President Donald Trump had personally requested the studio to revive the franchise, as first reported by Semafor.
>> The fourth entry in the [Rush Hour] action comedy series is the beneficiary of some Oval Office intervention. After gestating for years, President Donald Trump had personally requested the studio to revive the franchise, as first reported by Semafor.
November 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
We live in some weird fucking times
>> The fourth entry in the [Rush Hour] action comedy series is the beneficiary of some Oval Office intervention. After gestating for years, President Donald Trump had personally requested the studio to revive the franchise, as first reported by Semafor.
>> The fourth entry in the [Rush Hour] action comedy series is the beneficiary of some Oval Office intervention. After gestating for years, President Donald Trump had personally requested the studio to revive the franchise, as first reported by Semafor.
“Employees Rally Around [the University of Pennsylvania’s] Refusal to Disclose Jewish Faculty, Student Names *** The Trump administration asked the university to hand over personal information for the members of Jewish clubs & organizations as well as the Jewish Studies department.” 11/25/25 … 1/
Penn Refuses to Disclose Jewish Faculty, Student Names
The Trump administration asked the university to hand over personal information for the members of Jewish clubs and organizations as well as the Jewish Studies department.
www.insidehighered.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The president is a traitorous idiotic hateful asshole. #ITMFA #HappyThanksgiving
November 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The president is a traitorous idiotic hateful asshole. #ITMFA #HappyThanksgiving