Erika Bolstad
@erikabolstad.bsky.social
Journalist, doc filmmaker and author of Windfall. Portland, Ore. Find The Windfall Dispatch on Substack. erikabolstad.com
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Independence Day seems like a good day to share that I’m directing a film about the symbols of democracy. Check out the trailer below!
See the film’s website to make a tax-deductible contribution toward production, via @filmindependent.org (And view the full trailer, too.) makingmonumental.com
See the film’s website to make a tax-deductible contribution toward production, via @filmindependent.org (And view the full trailer, too.) makingmonumental.com
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Alissa's tenure at NYT has carved out so much space for documentaries, and here she addresses the threat of A.I. on our understanding of "truth" and how nonfiction filmmakers are fighting back: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/m...
Can You Believe the Documentary You’re Watching?
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Alissa's tenure at NYT has carved out so much space for documentaries, and here she addresses the threat of A.I. on our understanding of "truth" and how nonfiction filmmakers are fighting back: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/m...
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“In the first 3 weeks of the government shutdown, the BLM has approved 308 applications for permits to drill (APDs) on national public lands. The majority of those permits (245) are in NM, with another 38 in WY. The rest of the permits were issued in Utah, Texas, North Dakota, Montana, & Oklahoma.”
Interior department issuing hundreds of oil and gas drilling permits during government shutdown - Center for Western Priorities
New tracker monitors Trump administration permitting activity DENVER—As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, a new analysis by the Center for Western Priorities finds the Trump administrati...
westernpriorities.org
October 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
“In the first 3 weeks of the government shutdown, the BLM has approved 308 applications for permits to drill (APDs) on national public lands. The majority of those permits (245) are in NM, with another 38 in WY. The rest of the permits were issued in Utah, Texas, North Dakota, Montana, & Oklahoma.”
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“We’re cold, but not as cold as ICE,” said a sign on one rider’s back.
Portland cyclists strip down in pouring rain to protest ICE facility and Trump troop deployment
“We’re cold, but not as cold as ICE,” said a sign on one rider’s back.
www.oregonlive.com
October 13, 2025 at 12:17 AM
“We’re cold, but not as cold as ICE,” said a sign on one rider’s back.
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Right-wing media influencers are now being welcomed into the federal government to promote its messages. This kind of media access shows a deepening alliance between the Trump administration and an online world willing to misrepresent facts if it means furthering political goals.
Right-wing influencers shape nation and Trump’s understanding of Portland protests
Social media personalities, conservative media outlets and the Trump administration itself are blending online content to serve the administration’s policies.
www.opb.org
October 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Right-wing media influencers are now being welcomed into the federal government to promote its messages. This kind of media access shows a deepening alliance between the Trump administration and an online world willing to misrepresent facts if it means furthering political goals.
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“Although warrants are required to operate cell-site simulators, the devices can be used without judicial authorization in certain circumstances, such as when there is an immediate threat to national security.”
san.com/cc/exclusive...
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Exclusive: Fake cellphone tower likely surveilled protesters at Portland ICE facility
Law enforcement officials may have deployed a secretive cellphone surveillance technology last weekend at Portland’s ICE facility.
san.com
October 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
“Although warrants are required to operate cell-site simulators, the devices can be used without judicial authorization in certain circumstances, such as when there is an immediate threat to national security.”
san.com/cc/exclusive...
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BREAKING: A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from federalizing and deploying Oregon National Guard troops to Portland following a challenge from the state and the city of Portland.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/04/f... by @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/04/f... by @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social
Federal judge blocks Trump from deploying Oregon National Guard to Portland • Oregon Capital Chronicle
This is a breaking news story and will be updated. A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from federalizing and deploying Oregon National Guard troops to Portland following a c...
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
October 4, 2025 at 11:48 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from federalizing and deploying Oregon National Guard troops to Portland following a challenge from the state and the city of Portland.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/04/f... by @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/10/04/f... by @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social
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Not only does this story get a number of basic facts wrong, it doesn’t take time to actually explore why Portlanders elected these folks. Coming in with a pre-baked PDX story to fit a NYT narrative about NYC is harmful, especially at this moment.
What Happens When Socialists Are in Charge? Portland Offers a Glimpse.
www.nytimes.com
October 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Not only does this story get a number of basic facts wrong, it doesn’t take time to actually explore why Portlanders elected these folks. Coming in with a pre-baked PDX story to fit a NYT narrative about NYC is harmful, especially at this moment.
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Federal officers gassed a crowd of hundreds of protesters today outside the ICE facility in Portland.
Federal agents fire tear gas, make multiple arrests during protest outside Portland ICE facility
Hundreds of protesters marched to facility from nearby Elizabeth Carruthers Park in Southwest Portland.
www.opb.org
October 4, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Federal officers gassed a crowd of hundreds of protesters today outside the ICE facility in Portland.
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Federal officer blasts chemical spray into vocal but nonviolent Portland protester, video shows
The interaction illustrates how federal law enforcement officers do use aggressive tactics against protesters who yell and needle officers but don’t appear to present clear physical threats.
The interaction illustrates how federal law enforcement officers do use aggressive tactics against protesters who yell and needle officers but don’t appear to present clear physical threats.
October 4, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Federal officer blasts chemical spray into vocal but nonviolent Portland protester, video shows
The interaction illustrates how federal law enforcement officers do use aggressive tactics against protesters who yell and needle officers but don’t appear to present clear physical threats.
The interaction illustrates how federal law enforcement officers do use aggressive tactics against protesters who yell and needle officers but don’t appear to present clear physical threats.
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A hearing on Oregon’s motion to block the federal government from deploying troops to Portland is set for Friday.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/09/29/f...
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/09/29/f...
Following suit against Trump, Oregon asks judge to issue order blocking Guard deployment • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The request for temporary restraining order blocking troop deployment is part of a broader lawsuit against the Trump administration over its federalizing of Oregon National Guard troops.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
September 30, 2025 at 12:54 AM
A hearing on Oregon’s motion to block the federal government from deploying troops to Portland is set for Friday.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/09/29/f...
oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2025/09/29/f...
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Oregon and the city of Portland are suing President Donald Trump to block the federal government from deploying hundreds of Oregon National Guard members in an unprecedented crackdown in Oregon’s largest city. buff.ly/FHQxLhV
Oregon sues to block Trump from sending National Guard to Portland • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon and the city of Portland are suing President Donald Trump to block the federal government from deploying hundreds of Oregon National Guard members in an unprecedented crackdown in Oregon’s…
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
September 28, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Oregon and the city of Portland are suing President Donald Trump to block the federal government from deploying hundreds of Oregon National Guard members in an unprecedented crackdown in Oregon’s largest city. buff.ly/FHQxLhV
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This is an article about Portland and coffee, but every time I sat down to write it I felt like it needed to tie into right-wing threats to the city too. Then the morning it came out, Trump sent the military authorized to use "full force," so I think my intuition was right.
slate.com/life/2025/09...
slate.com/life/2025/09...
It’s Called America’s “Weirdest” City. But Just Wait Until You Hear What’s Going On in Its Coffee Shops.
Biking is just better with a caffeine buzz.
slate.com
September 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM
This is an article about Portland and coffee, but every time I sat down to write it I felt like it needed to tie into right-wing threats to the city too. Then the morning it came out, Trump sent the military authorized to use "full force," so I think my intuition was right.
slate.com/life/2025/09...
slate.com/life/2025/09...
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Oregon Gov Tina Kotek said she only learned about Trump’s potential deployment of troops this morning from social media like everyone else. Portland Mayor Keith Wilson did not get any communication from Trump, Noel, Hegseth or Fed agencies.
BREAKING: Trump says he's deploying troops to Portland, vows ‘Full Force.' Story by me and @alexbaumhardt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com:
Trump to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon, vows ‘Full Force’ • Oregon Capital Chronicle
PORTLAND, Ore. — President Donald Trump said Saturday morning he will send troops to Portland, attempting an unprecedented use of U.S. military forces within the country. In a brief post to his social...
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
September 27, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Oregon Gov Tina Kotek said she only learned about Trump’s potential deployment of troops this morning from social media like everyone else. Portland Mayor Keith Wilson did not get any communication from Trump, Noel, Hegseth or Fed agencies.
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Trump said the decision was necessary to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, which he described as “under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists.”
Trump says he’ll send troops to Portland to handle ‘domestic terrorists’
The president made the announcement on social media, writing that he was directing the Department of Defense to “provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland.”
www.opb.org
September 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Trump said the decision was necessary to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, which he described as “under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists.”
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From @erikabolstad.bsky.social: States are scrambling for the money to fill potholes, plow roads, maintain bridges and pay bus drivers as they confront inflation- and tariff-driven cost increases and declining gas tax revenues.
stateline.org/2025/09/25/s...
stateline.org/2025/09/25/s...
States scramble to plug transportation funding holes • Stateline
States are scrambling for the money to fill potholes, plow roads, maintain bridges and pay bus drivers as they face inflation- and tariff-driven cost increases and declining gas tax revenues.
stateline.org
September 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
From @erikabolstad.bsky.social: States are scrambling for the money to fill potholes, plow roads, maintain bridges and pay bus drivers as they confront inflation- and tariff-driven cost increases and declining gas tax revenues.
stateline.org/2025/09/25/s...
stateline.org/2025/09/25/s...
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NEW: The U.S. Department of Justice is sharing state voter roll information with the Department of Homeland Security in a search for noncitizens, the Trump administration confirmed.
@jonshorman.bsky.social reports:
stateline.org/2025/09/12/d...
@jonshorman.bsky.social reports:
stateline.org/2025/09/12/d...
DOJ is sharing state voter roll lists with Homeland Security • Stateline
The U.S. Department of Justice is sharing state voter roll information with the Department of Homeland Security in a search for noncitizens, the Trump administration confirmed.
stateline.org
September 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
NEW: The U.S. Department of Justice is sharing state voter roll information with the Department of Homeland Security in a search for noncitizens, the Trump administration confirmed.
@jonshorman.bsky.social reports:
stateline.org/2025/09/12/d...
@jonshorman.bsky.social reports:
stateline.org/2025/09/12/d...
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Following an immigration raid at an active wildfire in Washington state, wildland fire professionals are raising alarms that the leadership team in charge of the fire response may have sent their crews into an ambush.
stateline.org/2025/08/31/f...
stateline.org/2025/08/31/f...
Firefighters question leaders’ role in Washington immigration raid • Stateline
Wildland firefighters were stunned when federal immigration authorities last week raided an active wildfire response in Washington state, arresting two firefighters and sidelining crews for hours.
stateline.org
September 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Following an immigration raid at an active wildfire in Washington state, wildland fire professionals are raising alarms that the leadership team in charge of the fire response may have sent their crews into an ambush.
stateline.org/2025/08/31/f...
stateline.org/2025/08/31/f...
States fast-track wind, solar permits and contracts to beat Trump’s deadline stateline.org/2025/08/27/s...
States fast-track wind, solar permits and contracts to beat Trump’s deadline • Stateline
Across the country, state leaders are racing to fast-track wind and solar projects before the expiration of federal tax credits to support clean energy.
stateline.org
August 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
States fast-track wind, solar permits and contracts to beat Trump’s deadline stateline.org/2025/08/27/s...
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NEW: Frustrated by oil companies mysteriously withholding large amounts of royalties, North Dakota mineral owners lobbied for change.
Instead, lawmakers provided an oversight program that, owners say, fails to address the issue it was created to solve.
With @northdakotamonitor.com
Instead, lawmakers provided an oversight program that, owners say, fails to address the issue it was created to solve.
With @northdakotamonitor.com
They Can’t Get Answers From the Oil Industry. North Dakota’s Oversight Program Hasn’t Helped.
Frustrated by oil companies mysteriously withholding large amounts of royalties, North Dakota mineral owners lobbied for change. Instead, lawmakers provided an oversight program that, owners say, fail...
www.propublica.org
August 11, 2025 at 11:40 AM
NEW: Frustrated by oil companies mysteriously withholding large amounts of royalties, North Dakota mineral owners lobbied for change.
Instead, lawmakers provided an oversight program that, owners say, fails to address the issue it was created to solve.
With @northdakotamonitor.com
Instead, lawmakers provided an oversight program that, owners say, fails to address the issue it was created to solve.
With @northdakotamonitor.com
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A statue of a Confederate general that demonstrators toppled and burned in D.C. in 2020 will be reinstalled, the National Park Service announces.
Confederate general statue toppled in 2020 to be reinstalled in D.C.
The bronze statue depicting Confederate Gen. Albert Pike, which was torn down and burned by protesters in 2020, is being restored, the Park Service said Monday.
nbcnews.to
August 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
A statue of a Confederate general that demonstrators toppled and burned in D.C. in 2020 will be reinstalled, the National Park Service announces.
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Prior to the executive orders, the Trump administration was already taking action to revise information on park websites that did not align with its priorities. @jkutzie.bsky.social reports.
Women’s contributions and men’s racism erased from history of Muir Woods National Monument
An initiative to fill in historical gaps from the Muir Woods National Monument disappeared under pressure from the Trump administration.
19thnews.org
July 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Prior to the executive orders, the Trump administration was already taking action to revise information on park websites that did not align with its priorities. @jkutzie.bsky.social reports.
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Now, state lawmakers have passed a bill which allocates $3.4 million to support criminal defense clinics. They had previously approved $2.1 million in one-time funding in 2024.
Oregon law schools to receive funding for criminal defense clinics
There are currently defense clinics at Willamette University in Salem, Lewis & Clark College in Portland, and the University of Oregon in both Portland and Eugene.
www.opb.org
July 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Now, state lawmakers have passed a bill which allocates $3.4 million to support criminal defense clinics. They had previously approved $2.1 million in one-time funding in 2024.
More more more of this kind of journalism everywhere in the USA, please! Looove it!
The Miami Herald/Tampa Bay Times has obtained a list of more than 700 people who have been detained or appear to be scheduled to be sent to the Florida-run immigration detention facility known as Alligator Alcatraz.
Is your family member or client at Alligator Alcatraz? We obtained a list
The Trump and DeSantis administrations have refused to release a roster of detainees, none of whom seem to appear in ICE’s online database.
www.miamiherald.com
July 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
More more more of this kind of journalism everywhere in the USA, please! Looove it!
Independence Day seems like a good day to share that I’m directing a film about the symbols of democracy. Check out the trailer below!
See the film’s website to make a tax-deductible contribution toward production, via @filmindependent.org (And view the full trailer, too.) makingmonumental.com
See the film’s website to make a tax-deductible contribution toward production, via @filmindependent.org (And view the full trailer, too.) makingmonumental.com
July 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Independence Day seems like a good day to share that I’m directing a film about the symbols of democracy. Check out the trailer below!
See the film’s website to make a tax-deductible contribution toward production, via @filmindependent.org (And view the full trailer, too.) makingmonumental.com
See the film’s website to make a tax-deductible contribution toward production, via @filmindependent.org (And view the full trailer, too.) makingmonumental.com
