Chad Lykins
@chadlykins.bsky.social
International Policy Wonkery
Portland 🌹 | Amsterdam 🚲
Portland 🌹 | Amsterdam 🚲
Happy Sint-Maartenfeest to all who celebrate!
Learned about this holiday when I opened the door and two primary schoolers holding lanterns started singing to me.
According to Dutch tradition, you give them candy or they get to set your house on fire.
Learned about this holiday when I opened the door and two primary schoolers holding lanterns started singing to me.
According to Dutch tradition, you give them candy or they get to set your house on fire.
November 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Happy Sint-Maartenfeest to all who celebrate!
Learned about this holiday when I opened the door and two primary schoolers holding lanterns started singing to me.
According to Dutch tradition, you give them candy or they get to set your house on fire.
Learned about this holiday when I opened the door and two primary schoolers holding lanterns started singing to me.
According to Dutch tradition, you give them candy or they get to set your house on fire.
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Since 2020, I have been fighting for mail-in voting and the GOP has been fighting against it. A critical court case is now going before the U.S. Supreme Court. I can assure you that I will be there fighting hard to ensure every lawful ballot counts.
November 11, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Since 2020, I have been fighting for mail-in voting and the GOP has been fighting against it. A critical court case is now going before the U.S. Supreme Court. I can assure you that I will be there fighting hard to ensure every lawful ballot counts.
Still settling in after moving from Portland to Amsterdam, but I gotta share our first bike purchase.
Picked up a secondhand bike with a new lock, basket, lights, and 90 day warranty for €265. It's a beauty.
Still building the rest of the family fleet 🚲.
Picked up a secondhand bike with a new lock, basket, lights, and 90 day warranty for €265. It's a beauty.
Still building the rest of the family fleet 🚲.
November 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Still settling in after moving from Portland to Amsterdam, but I gotta share our first bike purchase.
Picked up a secondhand bike with a new lock, basket, lights, and 90 day warranty for €265. It's a beauty.
Still building the rest of the family fleet 🚲.
Picked up a secondhand bike with a new lock, basket, lights, and 90 day warranty for €265. It's a beauty.
Still building the rest of the family fleet 🚲.
Wow wow wow. 🪓🪵
PK | After round five ⤵️
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November 2, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Wow wow wow. 🪓🪵
Portland's ruling class has a bizarre theory that the way to revitalize troubled locations is to remove seating, bathrooms, and open spaces, then add boulders and hideous fencing. You see it at Central Library, Firefighter Memorial, etc.
Meanwhile in Europe...
Meanwhile in Europe...
I just arrived in Barcelona. One of the first things I noticed (and love): So many public places to sit down!
Such a contrast with the hostile architecture that's widespread in US cities.
Such a contrast with the hostile architecture that's widespread in US cities.
November 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Portland's ruling class has a bizarre theory that the way to revitalize troubled locations is to remove seating, bathrooms, and open spaces, then add boulders and hideous fencing. You see it at Central Library, Firefighter Memorial, etc.
Meanwhile in Europe...
Meanwhile in Europe...
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We’ve teamed up with the Oregon Justice Resource Center to host a Know Your Rights training ahead of the Timbers’ playoff match. OJRC attorneys are providing free training to local orgs w/ practical info regarding encounters with ICE. Members Only this time.
107ist.org/event-6418258 #BAONPDX #RCTID
107ist.org/event-6418258 #BAONPDX #RCTID
107 Independent Supporters Trust - Authorization required
107ist.org
November 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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A Portland-area youth soccer organization has had to adjust its schedule as teams cancel play due to nearby ICE activity.
Portland youth soccer games canceled over nearby ICE activity
A Portland-area youth soccer organization has had to adjust its schedule as teams cancel play due to nearby ICE activity.
www.oregonlive.com
November 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A Portland-area youth soccer organization has had to adjust its schedule as teams cancel play due to nearby ICE activity.
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I oppose the resumption of sweeps beginning tomorrow. They are costly, ineffective and cruel. At a time when our Federal government is literally starving our most vulnerable neighbors, we add to that by violently taking from them what little they have? My statement attached.
October 31, 2025 at 10:37 PM
I oppose the resumption of sweeps beginning tomorrow. They are costly, ineffective and cruel. At a time when our Federal government is literally starving our most vulnerable neighbors, we add to that by violently taking from them what little they have? My statement attached.
Republicans will not stop stealing your food unless you let them steal your medicine.
www.oregonlive.com/retail/2025/...
www.oregonlive.com/retail/2025/...
SNAP benefits dry up Saturday. What does it mean for grocery prices, food workers?
The loss of SNAP benefits could have long-term economic impacts — affecting grocery prices, jobs and store longevity.
www.oregonlive.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Republicans will not stop stealing your food unless you let them steal your medicine.
www.oregonlive.com/retail/2025/...
www.oregonlive.com/retail/2025/...
I hope Portlanders realize how lucky we are that @candaceavalos.bsky.social is not physically hurt. It's hard to overstate how much she's contributed to making this city more just, democratic, and fair.
Sending my best wishes to Candace and all those close to her 🌹.
Sending my best wishes to Candace and all those close to her 🌹.
Portland police say they are investigating a possible arson outside of City Councilor Candace Avalos’ East Portland home.
Police Investigating Fire That Consumed Councilor Candace Avalos’ Car
Sophie Peel
www.wweek.com
October 26, 2025 at 11:12 PM
I hope Portlanders realize how lucky we are that @candaceavalos.bsky.social is not physically hurt. It's hard to overstate how much she's contributed to making this city more just, democratic, and fair.
Sending my best wishes to Candace and all those close to her 🌹.
Sending my best wishes to Candace and all those close to her 🌹.
It's a deal, not a donation.
The US military now owes a favor to an anonymous billionaire.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/u...
The US military now owes a favor to an anonymous billionaire.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/u...
Trump to Use $130 Million Donation to Help Pay Troops
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It's a deal, not a donation.
The US military now owes a favor to an anonymous billionaire.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/u...
The US military now owes a favor to an anonymous billionaire.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/u...
People, it's just the White House. Save your outrage for important things like the Cracker Barrel logo and your local confederate monuments.
October 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
People, it's just the White House. Save your outrage for important things like the Cracker Barrel logo and your local confederate monuments.
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Research is clear: millionaire flight due to higher taxes is simply not a thing. Millionaires move *less* than the rest of us and often move from one higher-tax state to another (because of amenities!). prospect.org/2025/10/23/m...
The Myth That Mamdani Will Cause New York City’s Richest to Leave - The American Prospect
Millionaire tax flight would devastate a future Mamdani administration. If the rich leave, how could anything be financed? But research shows that wealthy individuals move at lower rates than others, ...
prospect.org
October 24, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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We can't stop Trump from building this, but Trump can't stop the next president from turning it into a free museum that documents all the cruel and stupid things Trump has ever done.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Trump Administration Live Updates: White House Changes Course and Will Demolish Entire East Wing
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:51 PM
We can't stop Trump from building this, but Trump can't stop the next president from turning it into a free museum that documents all the cruel and stupid things Trump has ever done.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
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The president of the United States posted a video of him defecating on the American people. Many in my profession normalized it. This is a big reason why we are where we are.
October 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The president of the United States posted a video of him defecating on the American people. Many in my profession normalized it. This is a big reason why we are where we are.
October 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Trimet: The ability of a driver to conveniently wash their car is more important than the ability of a bus rider to arrive at work safe and on time.
BikePortland obtained via a public records request, letters from two law firms that intensely oppose the bus lanes. The firms represent Washman (which has two car washes on 82nd), Fubonn, and a strip mall owner.
bikeportland.org/2025/10/16/t...
bikeportland.org/2025/10/16/t...
TriMet caves on 82nd Ave transit plans as business owners threaten lawsuits
Everything seemed to be lined up for seven miles of bus lanes, but now the wheels have come off.
bikeportland.org
October 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Trimet: The ability of a driver to conveniently wash their car is more important than the ability of a bus rider to arrive at work safe and on time.
Congratulations to bicycle for another 🏆 World Championship 🏆, defeating not just every auto engineer but also the entire animal kingdom.
Pedal Power Remains Most Efficient Way To Travel, Confirms Scientific American www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
Pedal Power Remains Most Efficient Way To Travel, Confirms Scientific American
Scientific American confirms that human on a bicycle more efficient than salmon, seagulls, or jet planes, updating a piece from 1973.
www.forbes.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Congratulations to bicycle for another 🏆 World Championship 🏆, defeating not just every auto engineer but also the entire animal kingdom.
Hot Dog Wine Varietals:
- Cab Frank
- Gewürztrawiener
- Petite Syrdog
- Cab Frank
- Gewürztrawiener
- Petite Syrdog
My engagement with hot dog content from @drmitchpdx.bsky.social has led to a lot of targeted hot dog content coming my way. Today I saw a video about making wine with hot dog water. It’s a welcome break from the usual doom-scrolling content. 🌭
October 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Hot Dog Wine Varietals:
- Cab Frank
- Gewürztrawiener
- Petite Syrdog
- Cab Frank
- Gewürztrawiener
- Petite Syrdog
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Trump’s police force is terrorizing school pick-up lines and throwing tear gas at local police. He is not making the country safer.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Feds ram SUV after chase down residential street in Chicago, then tear-gas crowd
The crash happened late Tuesday morning near 105th Street and Avenue N in the East Side neighborhood. Two men being pursued were arrested as were two bystanders. The crash drew dozens of neighbors who...
chicago.suntimes.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Trump’s police force is terrorizing school pick-up lines and throwing tear gas at local police. He is not making the country safer.
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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what a time to be alive
October 15, 2025 at 12:49 AM
what a time to be alive
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The Portland Frog army has now infiltrated Tulsa, OK and they’ve made an unlikely alliance with the T-Rex infantry and Sharks on Hoverboards mercenary forces.
This is truly terrifying.
This is truly terrifying.
October 14, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The Portland Frog army has now infiltrated Tulsa, OK and they’ve made an unlikely alliance with the T-Rex infantry and Sharks on Hoverboards mercenary forces.
This is truly terrifying.
This is truly terrifying.
This is a wicked hard problem & even the best proposals coming from the city & county are simply trying to mitigate the worst effects of a major disaster.
To really fix the problem the state needs to move the hub.
To really fix the problem the state needs to move the hub.
So I'm starting to put together my CEI Hub comments (as everyone should be doing this week) and I gotta say, even the strongest of the proposed alternatives seems really weak to me. A quick🧵 1/5
www.portland.gov/bps/planning...
www.portland.gov/bps/planning...
Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub Policy Project
The project intent is to update Comprehensive Plan policies to regulate fuel facilities in the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub in Northwest Portland. It will also explore options under the zoning c...
www.portland.gov
October 14, 2025 at 12:57 AM
This is a wicked hard problem & even the best proposals coming from the city & county are simply trying to mitigate the worst effects of a major disaster.
To really fix the problem the state needs to move the hub.
To really fix the problem the state needs to move the hub.
Viva la Ribbitlution! 🐸
October 10, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Viva la Ribbitlution! 🐸
Portland's leaders have been incredible the last couple of weeks. They are balancing leading with their own voices while also amplifying voices from the community. Disciplined, smart, and strong.
Portland will outlast this president.
Portland will outlast this president.
October 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Portland's leaders have been incredible the last couple of weeks. They are balancing leading with their own voices while also amplifying voices from the community. Disciplined, smart, and strong.
Portland will outlast this president.
Portland will outlast this president.