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Oppose with me: landlords, YIMBYS, parasites, Airbnb, NPR Democrats, FOX magas, freeways, climate arsonists. Pro: union, renters, vaccinations, clean air, masks, old white guy on stolen land of Kalapuya, Willamette river
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Joe @buildwithjoe.bsky.social · Jul 6
Colonizers and straight people always wanna define someone not white or not straight..
A friendly reminder that you don't need to fully understand the nuances of gender identity to know that each individual person knows who they are better than you ever will.
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The President of the United States is trying to throw Mark Kelly in prison and Mark Kelly's response is to confirm judges who have committed to putting him in prison
jonathancohn.bsky.social Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 20h
11 Senate Democrats just voted to advance the nomination of a Federal Society judge who used to defend banks and payday lenders:

Durbin
Gallego
Hassan
Hirono
Kaine
Kelly
King
Klobuchar
Reed
Rosen
Whitehouse
SUSAN RODRIGUEZ Susan Courtwright Rodriguez, nominated to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, is a longtime conservative lawyer whose career reflects deep partisan ties, loyalty to corporate interests, and a record of rulings that hurt workers, employees, and consumers and puts profits over people. She held multiple roles in the George W. Bush administration, including as a political appointee for the then-newly formed Department of Homeland Security, as well as with the White House counsel’s office. After a second stint at the DHS, Rodriguez spent 12 years at McGuireWoods, where she co-led the Financial Institutions Industry Team and defended banks, payday lenders, and fintech companies against lawsuits and government investigations. She now serves as a magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. CORPORATE DEFENSE & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS At McGuire Woods, Rodriguez devoted her practice to defending large financial institutions and high-cost lenders. She co-authored industry-facing publications framing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s regulatory oversight as part of a “name-and-shame playbook,” and dismissed CFPB efforts to hold corporations accountable for consumer abuses. She defended Sprint against allegations brought by CFPB and the Federal Communications Commission related to unauthorized third-party charges and represented banks accused of violating anti–money laundering laws (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Sprint Corp.). In one case, Rodriguez defended Truist Bank against claims brought by a whistleblower executive who alleged the bank failed to report suspicious wire transfers and allowed accounts linked to criminal activity to remain open (Denise WHITING, Plaintiff, v. TRUIST BANK f/k/a Branch Banking and Trust Company, Defendant). Rather than addressing systemic fraud, the bank allegedly retaliated against the executive, demoting and ultimately firing her. Rodr… Rodriguez’s leadership role on the board of Mira Via underscores her alignment with organizations that oppose reproductive rights. Mira Via explicitly affirms life “from the moment of conception,” situating Rodriguez firmly within the anti- abortion movement. Her long membership in the Federalist Society and Republican National Lawyers Association further underscores her alignment with conservative legal networks committed to rolling back reproductive freedom, LGBTQ+ rights, and other substantive constitutional protections. STAUNCH CONSERVATIVE ADVOCACY Since joining the bench, Rodriguez has issued rulings that repeatedly favor corporations, law enforcement, and institutions over individuals seeking relief. In Rodriguez v. Wipro Ltd., she ruled against a whistleblower who raised concerns about corporate conflicts of interest and later suffered retaliation that exacerbated serious health conditions, dismissing the case for failure to exhaust administrative remedies. In Puranda v. City of Charlotte, she dismissed a civil rights case brought by an 18-year-old subjected to an aggressive traffic stop, where officers allegedly drew weapons, forcibly removed him from his car, and detained him without cause. In Robey v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, she rejected claims brought by parents whose child had repeatedly disclosed self-harm to a school counselor who failed to notify them, ultimately leading to a hospitalization. In each of these cases, Rodriguez prioritized institutional protection over the workers, children, and their families who simply wanted justice when they were hurt.
December 4, 2025 at 4:14 AM
buildwithjoe.bsky.social
Trump attempted a coup
He gets cooperation from democrats
#LakenRileyAct
November 26, 2025 at 5:40 AM
buildwithjoe.bsky.social
Every pie is a good one
Every single
Act of dissent
tedgrunewald.bsky.social Theodore Grunewald @tedgrunewald.bsky.social · 8d
To paraphrase Andy Warhol...

Every pie you throw is a good one.
November 26, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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ocppnews.bsky.social
💔 The Governor’s office estimates Oregon will need nearly $3 billion over the next three budget periods just to keep SNAP serving the same number of Oregonians as it does now.

🦃 This Thanksgiving season, we take a deep dive into hunger.
Read our analysis here: https://bit.ly/3XLZA3s
#snap
November 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
buildwithjoe.bsky.social
#CouncilorDanRyan makes frequent lies, exaggerations

1) Dan write council member Mitch Green a Nazi⤵️
2) Dan implies drugs are primarily why people houseless
3) Dan says deregulation will create more housing⤵️

Twist: Mitch endorsed tech bro #YIMBY who ❤️ #3
November 21, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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councilorgreen.bsky.social
It’s not the disagreement with the policy I take issue with. I have actually moderate colleagues who disagree with the policy, but don’t call me a Nazi in their comms. Labeling progressives or other leftists as Nazis is a right-wing trope.
November 19, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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Incredible video from Reddit (too large to upload the screencap). CBP agents attempt to detain a flower vendor and end up getting chased into a vacant lot by a crowd of teenagers. What a bunch of impotent sad sacks.

www.reddit.com/r/EyesOnIce/...
November 17, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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themmefatale.bsky.social
The New Pedo Times out here defending pedos because (in my opinion) pedos protect pedos
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · 21d
A teenager in Florida with a homeless parent wanted money for braces and ended up having sex for money with powerful men, setting off a chain of events that would have a dramatic impact on her life and help upend the political career of Representative Matt Gaetz. nyti.ms/49PSkL9
Matt Gaetz, wearing a paisley tie and black suit jacket. A headline reads: "In Matt Gaetz Scandal, A 17-year-Old Was Left Vulnerable to Exploitation." Photo by Kenny Holston/New York Times
November 14, 2025 at 12:46 AM
buildwithjoe.bsky.social
What's worse?
A) lawmaker raped teen
B) #NYTimes won't publish uncontested event that lawmaker raped teen

#NYTimesBias @nytpitchbot.bsky.social
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · 21d
A teenager in Florida with a homeless parent wanted money for braces and ended up having sex for money with powerful men, setting off a chain of events that would have a dramatic impact on her life and help upend the political career of Representative Matt Gaetz. nyti.ms/49PSkL9
Matt Gaetz, wearing a paisley tie and black suit jacket. A headline reads: "In Matt Gaetz Scandal, A 17-year-Old Was Left Vulnerable to Exploitation." Photo by Kenny Holston/New York Times
November 17, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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nytimes.com
A teenager in Florida with a homeless parent wanted money for braces and ended up having sex for money with powerful men, setting off a chain of events that would have a dramatic impact on her life and help upend the political career of Representative Matt Gaetz. nyti.ms/49PSkL9
Matt Gaetz, wearing a paisley tie and black suit jacket. A headline reads: "In Matt Gaetz Scandal, A 17-year-Old Was Left Vulnerable to Exploitation." Photo by Kenny Holston/New York Times
November 13, 2025 at 11:38 PM
buildwithjoe.bsky.social
Wondering if #NYTimes journalists or editors are also pedophiles and helping out pedophile buddies with a passive voice headline
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · 21d
A teenager in Florida with a homeless parent wanted money for braces and ended up having sex for money with powerful men, setting off a chain of events that would have a dramatic impact on her life and help upend the political career of Representative Matt Gaetz. nyti.ms/49PSkL9
Matt Gaetz, wearing a paisley tie and black suit jacket. A headline reads: "In Matt Gaetz Scandal, A 17-year-Old Was Left Vulnerable to Exploitation." Photo by Kenny Holston/New York Times
November 14, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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golikehellmachine.com
correction: they are all retiring, announced or not
unavaleable.bsky.social Reconstructionist @unavaleable.bsky.social · 24d
so currently defectors are:

Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 1:57 AM
buildwithjoe.bsky.social
Making small choices is hard.. Does your heart feel anything watching this video?
marcpieterse.bsky.social MarcPieterse @marcpieterse.bsky.social · 25d
He or she is bleeding, suffering, suffocating and dying on this murderer’s knees 💔 Everyone is gathering around their trophy victim👺Kissing at the moment the poor tuna just died 😢 #Fishing = #Torture & #Murder Don’t be part of this. Live a vegan lifestyle avoid harming others✌️☮️
November 9, 2025 at 10:29 PM
buildwithjoe.bsky.social
Ideas ? Palestine statement by #MichaelChe of #SNL who flashed his shoes , seems like colors of the #FreeFreePalestine flag.. 🇵🇸

youtu.be/sS1Z2XAGi-0?...
November 8, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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nytpitchbot.bsky.social
It is sad, but not surprising, that the president of Mexico is wasting her time on frivolous matters like suing the man who groped her.

by Andrew Cuomo
November 7, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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musicologyduck.bsky.social
guys I’m sorry but have you looked through Getty images for yesterday 💀
Andrew Coumo kissing a woman who does not particularly look involved in the situation herself Woman covering her face with her hand at Cuomo party Man with his face in his hand at cuomo party Woman holding NY hearts Cuomo branded campaign sign but it’s upside down
November 6, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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bikeloudpdx.bsky.social
PDX has a generational opportunity to rebuild NE 82nd into a delightful street that supports people walking, taking the bus, biking, driving, making deliveries, gathering outside.

So far the designs we're seeing aren't rising to this opportunity.

Really hope you can help @senkhanhpham.bsky.social!
senkhanhpham.bsky.social Senator Khanh Pham @senkhanhpham.bsky.social · Nov 3
Horrified to learn of another serious traffic crash on 82nd Avenue.

Policymakers are about to make major decisions about how to reshape this critical main street. I'm committed to working with my colleagues to ensure 82nd is safer for everyone biking, walking and driving.

https://loom.ly/jOdxsQQ
Cyclist critically injured in hit-and-run crash in Northeast Portland
A woman on a bicycle was critically injured in a crash on Northeast 82nd Avenue early Sunday. The driver left the scene, police said.
www.kgw.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM
buildwithjoe.bsky.social
"bold vision of what we will achieve rather than a list of excuses"

Salem 60% democrat majority & excuses #ORLEG
2023 cut education, general fund 1 bil to build freeway
2025 won't decouple us from Fed tax code austerity
900 mil loss yearly
#Mamdani #TurnTheVolumeUp
www.youtube.com/live/NnM_RgL...
Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdami at a podium giving his election night speech "a bold vision of what we will achive rather than a list of excuses" Also in the screen grab is an Arabic transcript, and quote "long broken system" annotation by me, aka excuses of Republicans and Democrats"
November 5, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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rowergirl.bsky.social
Holy shit. #TurnTheVolumeUp Zohran Mamdani to Donald Fucking Trump.

This speech is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
November 5, 2025 at 4:39 AM
buildwithjoe.bsky.social
#Mamdani
Busses fast and free
To Trump
#Turnthevolumeup
You have to come through all of us !

www.youtube.com/live/NnM_RgL...
WATCH LIVE: Zohran Mamdani addresses supporters after winning 2025 NYC mayoral race
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
www.youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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unitedvoices.bsky.social
😆 Well put by #TheNewRepublic writer #EllieQuinlanHoughtaling

#Mamdani ‘s candidacy has proven a pivotal turning point for the Democratic Party, separating out the politicians with a dream for the future against those without one.
Zohran Mamdani and a crowd of people march carrying a banner that says “our time is now,” with the Brooklyn Bridge and New York City buildings visible in the background.
November 4, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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herbivoreclub.bsky.social
If you’re an environmental NGO and you’re not naming animal agriculture as a major threat to the planet, you’re not doing your job.
Why Are Environmental NGOs Still Silent on Animal Agriculture?
Herbiⓥore published a post on Ko-fi
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November 4, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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whiteroseresistance.org
Ice assaulting a peaceful protestor who did nothing to deserve force used on him. That shove to the pavement could have been fatal.

Allegedly this footage was used at the federal trial on ICE excessive force last week in which Bovino got a dressing down by the judge.
November 3, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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markjacob.bsky.social
Dear people who don't live in the Chicago area,
Trump's thugs are practicing their violence on us before they apply it coast-to-coast. Get active now, while you can. Help us defeat the fascists and save our country.
royalpratt.bsky.social Gregory Pratt @royalpratt.bsky.social · Oct 31
Here’s a disturbing video from Evanston of a federal agent hitting a man on the ground as people yell that he can’t breathe.
November 1, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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numb.comfortab.ly
If you see someone stealing food - no you didn't.
paleofuture.bsky.social Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · Oct 29
California police boost patrols at grocery stores as millions set to lose SNAP benefits
California police boost patrols at grocery stores as millions set to lose SNAP benefits
www.foxla.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:47 AM