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It’s clear now that the Mayor is continuing the Ted Wheeler style of government and the Councilors need to assert the Charter as voters intended.
December 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
It’s clear now that the Mayor is continuing the Ted Wheeler style of government and the Councilors need to assert the Charter as voters intended.
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This is why I mask indoors when sharing air with others, regularly test, use air purifiers, and get a COVID booster every six months, most recently on Monday. Saddens and infuriates me governments and organisations are letting us down despite all the evidence these protections are still needed.
COVID isn’t acting like the viruses most of us grew up with, and treating it like “just a cold” is putting people at real risk. David Brasure breaks down why SARS-CoV-2 is fundamentally different, how it causes long-term damage, and what we can do to protect ourselves.
December 2, 2025 at 8:33 PM
This is why I mask indoors when sharing air with others, regularly test, use air purifiers, and get a COVID booster every six months, most recently on Monday. Saddens and infuriates me governments and organisations are letting us down despite all the evidence these protections are still needed.
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You are, right now, paying Big Oil's $900 annual pollution tax, in the form of higher home insurance, higher health insurance, and higher electric bills for more air conditioning. These costs disproportionately burden the poor and will keep rising as long as the fossil fuel industry exists.
Climate Change Is Already Costing U.S. Households Up to $900 Per Year
A new working paper from a trio of eminent economists tallies the effects of warming — particularly extreme weather — on Americans’ budgets.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:14 PM
You are, right now, paying Big Oil's $900 annual pollution tax, in the form of higher home insurance, higher health insurance, and higher electric bills for more air conditioning. These costs disproportionately burden the poor and will keep rising as long as the fossil fuel industry exists.
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🎉 NEW MEXICO's amazing emergency #ACA policies take it ANOTHER step further!
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New Mexico's amazing emergency ACA policies take it ANOTHER step further...
Back in October, I noted that the New Mexico Insurance Superintendent--in the midst of dropping some very bad news about the upcoming 36% average premium increases for New Mexico ACA policies--include...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:28 PM
🎉 NEW MEXICO's amazing emergency #ACA policies take it ANOTHER step further!
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A real grassroots alternative is needed to mainstream media — journalism for the 99%. Please, this #GivingTuesday, make a donation to Truthout. Every single dollar makes a difference, so dig deep if you can! truthout.org/donate/
December 2, 2025 at 9:28 PM
A real grassroots alternative is needed to mainstream media — journalism for the 99%. Please, this #GivingTuesday, make a donation to Truthout. Every single dollar makes a difference, so dig deep if you can! truthout.org/donate/
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We're thrilled to announce that thanks to two generous donors, the Silver Giving Foundation and Lunardelli-McRee family, all donations made to PLRC will be matched up to $100K through January 1 of next year!
Support our work: patientresearchcovid19.com/donate/
Support our work: patientresearchcovid19.com/donate/
December 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
We're thrilled to announce that thanks to two generous donors, the Silver Giving Foundation and Lunardelli-McRee family, all donations made to PLRC will be matched up to $100K through January 1 of next year!
Support our work: patientresearchcovid19.com/donate/
Support our work: patientresearchcovid19.com/donate/
Please wear a respirator mask for this in-person event about patient safety in Oregon healthcare!
We are bringing back our Workers’ Rights Board to hear from Labcorp workers, providers, and experts about how conditions inside this for-profit lab are impacting patient care — and why these workers are fighting for their first contract.
Join us Dec 11 at 6pm! RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/labco...
Join us Dec 11 at 6pm! RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/labco...
December 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Please wear a respirator mask for this in-person event about patient safety in Oregon healthcare!
Sign on in solidarity with Amazon employees trying to push back against the worst damage & demanding
>No AI with dirty energy.
>No AI without employee voices.
>No AI for violence, surveillance, or mass deportation.
www.amazonclimatejustice.org
>No AI with dirty energy.
>No AI without employee voices.
>No AI for violence, surveillance, or mass deportation.
www.amazonclimatejustice.org
December 2, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Sign on in solidarity with Amazon employees trying to push back against the worst damage & demanding
>No AI with dirty energy.
>No AI without employee voices.
>No AI for violence, surveillance, or mass deportation.
www.amazonclimatejustice.org
>No AI with dirty energy.
>No AI without employee voices.
>No AI for violence, surveillance, or mass deportation.
www.amazonclimatejustice.org
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The Mayor met one goal (on paper) but along the way revealed that the shelter plan was primarily a tool for implementing a camping ban.
On the way here, we devoted a bunch of money that could have been used on rental assistance to a half-assed shelter program.
On the way here, we devoted a bunch of money that could have been used on rental assistance to a half-assed shelter program.
Mayor Wilson pledged to end unsheltered homelessness in Portland by Dec. 1.
Today, people are still sleeping on Portland streets.
But Wilson did met one goal: He secured $$ to open his goal of 1,500 new beds. (Yet only 890 of those beds are currently open for use.)
Where we're at/what's next:
Today, people are still sleeping on Portland streets.
But Wilson did met one goal: He secured $$ to open his goal of 1,500 new beds. (Yet only 890 of those beds are currently open for use.)
Where we're at/what's next:
The state of Portland’s homelessness crisis, as mayor’s critical deadline passes
Mayor Wilson came into office with a pledge to end street sleeping by Dec. 1. Today, thousands still live outside.
www.opb.org
December 1, 2025 at 6:48 PM
The Mayor met one goal (on paper) but along the way revealed that the shelter plan was primarily a tool for implementing a camping ban.
On the way here, we devoted a bunch of money that could have been used on rental assistance to a half-assed shelter program.
On the way here, we devoted a bunch of money that could have been used on rental assistance to a half-assed shelter program.
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A number of organizations and city leaders who have been critical of Wilson’s plan will hold a rally on Wednesday at City Hall to demand a clearer housing plan.
GO!!! Welcome Home Coalition has been busting its ass for months. Show up for those who need real help and not to just be hidden at night
GO!!! Welcome Home Coalition has been busting its ass for months. Show up for those who need real help and not to just be hidden at night
Related: Wilson claimed victory this morning on reaching his goal.
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A number of organizations and city leaders who have been critical of Wilson’s plan will hold a rally on Wednesday at City Hall to demand a clearer housing plan.
GO!!! Welcome Home Coalition has been busting its ass for months. Show up for those who need real help and not to just be hidden at night
GO!!! Welcome Home Coalition has been busting its ass for months. Show up for those who need real help and not to just be hidden at night
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The City Attorney just released their proposed ballot title for the Portland Police Association's attempt to raid the clean energy fund to further grow its bloated budget.
Not only does the underlying idea really suck trying to enshrine it in the charter is an extra-shithead-y maneuver.
Not only does the underlying idea really suck trying to enshrine it in the charter is an extra-shithead-y maneuver.
www.portland.gov
December 2, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The City Attorney just released their proposed ballot title for the Portland Police Association's attempt to raid the clean energy fund to further grow its bloated budget.
Not only does the underlying idea really suck trying to enshrine it in the charter is an extra-shithead-y maneuver.
Not only does the underlying idea really suck trying to enshrine it in the charter is an extra-shithead-y maneuver.
15 year olds are children and should be protected both from pedophiles and from CIA recruitment as child soldiers in death squads www.democracynow.org/2025/12/1/sp...
December 2, 2025 at 12:22 AM
15 year olds are children and should be protected both from pedophiles and from CIA recruitment as child soldiers in death squads www.democracynow.org/2025/12/1/sp...
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Here is a FAQ sheet that will clarify what Portland City Council does and doesn't have power to do in relation to revoking the Macadam ICE permit.
TL;DR:
(1) CC cannot unilaterally revoke the ICE permit;
(2) CC cannot lean on PP&D to do it;
(3) the CC is exercising its authority in other ways.
TL;DR:
(1) CC cannot unilaterally revoke the ICE permit;
(2) CC cannot lean on PP&D to do it;
(3) the CC is exercising its authority in other ways.
November 29, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Here is a FAQ sheet that will clarify what Portland City Council does and doesn't have power to do in relation to revoking the Macadam ICE permit.
TL;DR:
(1) CC cannot unilaterally revoke the ICE permit;
(2) CC cannot lean on PP&D to do it;
(3) the CC is exercising its authority in other ways.
TL;DR:
(1) CC cannot unilaterally revoke the ICE permit;
(2) CC cannot lean on PP&D to do it;
(3) the CC is exercising its authority in other ways.
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This is a lovely idea in a hard time for trans young people, and they're taking donations, too:
Trans? Under 25? 🏳️⚧️
There's a few hours left to sign up for a free festive gift from our Trans Secret Santa community project 🎄🎁
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Registrations close just before midnight tonight ⌛
There's a few hours left to sign up for a free festive gift from our Trans Secret Santa community project 🎄🎁
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Sign up here: www.transsecretsanta.co.uk
Registrations close just before midnight tonight ⌛
Are you trans and under 25? You could receive a free gift from Trans Secret Santa
Are you trans and under 25? You could receive a free gift under a heartwarming Trans Secret Santa campaign. Here's how to apply.
www.thepinknews.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This is a lovely idea in a hard time for trans young people, and they're taking donations, too:
Also, Amazon Employees for Climate Justice: sign on for solidarity with cleaner, safer, fairer tech: www.amazonclimatejustice.org
November 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Also, Amazon Employees for Climate Justice: sign on for solidarity with cleaner, safer, fairer tech: www.amazonclimatejustice.org
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The CDC has carefully monitored the VAERS database of reported vaccine reactions. Medical professionals investigate any deaths for causal links.
There are ZERO child deaths causally linked to covid vaccinations. 183 US children died from covid. #vaccineswork
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There are ZERO child deaths causally linked to covid vaccinations. 183 US children died from covid. #vaccineswork
publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...
November 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The CDC has carefully monitored the VAERS database of reported vaccine reactions. Medical professionals investigate any deaths for causal links.
There are ZERO child deaths causally linked to covid vaccinations. 183 US children died from covid. #vaccineswork
publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...
There are ZERO child deaths causally linked to covid vaccinations. 183 US children died from covid. #vaccineswork
publications.aap.org/pediatrics/a...
So, looks like no more protests, no respirator masks, no attempts to redress racial/ethnic/gender inequities, no criticism of Israel, no gender-affirming treatment nor recognizing genders other than those assigned at birth, no foreign students....
Here’s the text of the Northwestern settlement with the DoJ, which includes a $75 million financial component / payoff (cc @profmarkovic.bsky.social):
November 29, 2025 at 11:41 PM
So, looks like no more protests, no respirator masks, no attempts to redress racial/ethnic/gender inequities, no criticism of Israel, no gender-affirming treatment nor recognizing genders other than those assigned at birth, no foreign students....
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Only 46% of Americans got the Covid shot this year. After how hard they made it to get it at first I don't necessarily blame folks but this government is absolutely going to bring infection rates back to 2020 levels if how they've treated measles is any indication
In a new leaked memo, the FDA outlined plans to make it much harder to get new vaccines approved, claiming, without sharing evidence, that the COVID vaccines have killed at least 10 children.
This is so reckless. The science shows us that COVID vaccines have saved millions of lives.
This is so reckless. The science shows us that COVID vaccines have saved millions of lives.
November 29, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Only 46% of Americans got the Covid shot this year. After how hard they made it to get it at first I don't necessarily blame folks but this government is absolutely going to bring infection rates back to 2020 levels if how they've treated measles is any indication
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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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Thread about an actual drug smuggler who’s about to be pardoned by Trump
Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted by a jury of conspiring to traffic 400 tons of cocaine into the United States.
November 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Thread about an actual drug smuggler who’s about to be pardoned by Trump
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Part of why this stuff keeps getting underreported is that our media class can’t get it through their thick heads that this is not a weightless debate over political ideology, but a declaration of war on over 100 million Americans, which DHS is announcing an intent to eliminate
November 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Part of why this stuff keeps getting underreported is that our media class can’t get it through their thick heads that this is not a weightless debate over political ideology, but a declaration of war on over 100 million Americans, which DHS is announcing an intent to eliminate
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3/ "Even if the U.S. were at war with the traffickers, an order to kill all the boat’s occupants if they were no longer able to fight 'would in essence be an order to show no quarter, which would be a war crime,' said Huntley, now director of the national security law program at Georgetown Law."
November 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
3/ "Even if the U.S. were at war with the traffickers, an order to kill all the boat’s occupants if they were no longer able to fight 'would in essence be an order to show no quarter, which would be a war crime,' said Huntley, now director of the national security law program at Georgetown Law."
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Among US health care workers, rates of poverty, food insecurity, and housing instability are highest among direct care and support staff, with over 1 in 4 experiencing food insecurity.
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October 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Among US health care workers, rates of poverty, food insecurity, and housing instability are highest among direct care and support staff, with over 1 in 4 experiencing food insecurity.
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If ICE existed in 1825....
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November 29, 2025 at 12:17 AM
If ICE existed in 1825....
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Oregon should really stop subsidizing the data centers that are trashing our land, air, and water.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Oregon should really stop subsidizing the data centers that are trashing our land, air, and water.
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