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ToughestGirlInTown @thetgit.bsky.social · 15m

Today.

Telephone poll with an embroidered piece of white material stapled to it. The embroidery says: “In times of crisis, we must all decide again and again whome we love”-Frank O'Hara

ToughestGirlInTown @thetgit.bsky.social · 6h

If you need food assistance,see the link below.

If you don’t & can donate,please donate cash to your local food bank—that is WAY more helpful than donating non perishables.

Find Your Local Food Bank | Feeding America

Find the Feeding America member food bank nearest you. Over 200 member food banks can connect you with free food, food pantries, soup kitchens, and mobile pantries in your community.

www.feedingamerica.org

ToughestGirlInTown @thetgit.bsky.social · 6h

“WIC benefits support pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding individuals, as well as their infants and children. “

ToughestGirlInTown @thetgit.bsky.social · 6h

“WIC funding could run out within days because the program has not yet received new funding for the new fiscal year, which started on October 1. Some states may fill the gap with their own funds, but others cannot.”

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ToughestGirlInTown @thetgit.bsky.social · 6h

“However, if the shutdown continues, November SNAP benefits might be delayed or interrupted, and people will go hungry, including people with disabilities and their families. “

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Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) @autisticadvocacy.org · 6h

On 10/1, part of the federal government shut down because Congress could not agree on a budget. As of 10/14, the government has been shut down for two weeks. This explainer from AAPD talks about what the government shutdown means for SNAP, WIC, and disability programs. www.aapd.com/explainer-wh...

Explainer: What the Government Shutdown Means for SNAP, WIC, and Disability Programs - AAPD

On Wednesday, October 1, at 12:01 AM, part of the federal government shut down because Congress could not agree on a funding plan. As of now, the government has been shut down for two weeks.…

www.aapd.com

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ToughestGirlInTown @thetgit.bsky.social · 6h

Same same,thx for sharing this

ToughestGirlInTown @thetgit.bsky.social · 19h

@noturtlesoup17.bsky.social your Portland future awaits

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 7d

#WarRavagedPortland

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ToughestGirlInTown @thetgit.bsky.social · 19h

😎🦄

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 23h

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson calls Sunday's naked bike ride in protest of the Portland ICE facility and and Trump troop deployment "the most threatening thing I’ve seen yet"

www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

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ToughestGirlInTown @thetgit.bsky.social · 19h

Yes! Perfect description.

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ToughestGirlInTown @thetgit.bsky.social · 19h

Can one elected Dem *ever* take valid criticism without flipping to “ purity tests”. Ffs.

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ToughestGirlInTown @thetgit.bsky.social · 21h

Today.

A Pink rose blossom that looks like it’s floating mid air

An autumn leaf on a paved park trail. The left side of the leaf is yellow & orange and the right side is green.

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ToughestGirlInTown @thetgit.bsky.social · 1d

Not for nothing but I ran into one of my favorite regular strangers today as he was walking his 2 hounds.

He’s a fave because Hounds! but also because he’s gone from warily tolerating my “Howdy! How ya doin?” to actually stopping & talking of with me.

Brief convos of substance for the win!

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Dr. Lawren is Openly Ya Ya @lwpedsmd.blacksky.app · 1d

Yep.

We are still occupied. MPD is *still* cooperating w/the feds, despite the mayor saying they're not.

A couple weeks ago I was stopped for a "routine traffic stop" by the Secret Service (& no person they protect was anywhere nearby).

It's hell & folks are fighting.

Robyn Swirling @rswirling.bsky.social · 1d

Once again: this is also happening in DC. Still.

It feels like we’ve been forgotten, maybe because there aren’t huge confrontations to run photos of. But our neighbors are still being taken every day. Routine traffic stops are now done by 12+ feds alongside local police.

Please talk about us too.

Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 1d

"Residents in Chicago and Portland are living in a police state where masked armed forces kidnap who they want to kidnap, where they have to listen to public officials routinely lie about what is happening in their neighborhoods." donmoynihan.substack.com/p/purge-merg...

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ToughestGirlInTown @thetgit.bsky.social · 1d

I’m really trying to overcome my ptsd & go for a walk today so that maybe I can ride the bus & walk in a difft neighborhood tomorrow.

I hate how “simple” things have become increasingly difficult & yes, I know my privilege but I’ve been permanently disabled for 11 years due to ptsd etc.

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ToughestGirlInTown @thetgit.bsky.social · 1d

I (& many other autistics) have been told repeatedly “You don’t look autistic!”

It’s super fun after I’ve let an anti-vaxxer drone on abt vaccines & autism.

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ToughestGirlInTown @thetgit.bsky.social · 1d

Journalist @laurajedeed.bsky.social put together this informed guide in June.
She’s got years of boots on the streets experience & is a thoughtful journalist as well.