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Night Mayor, D2.
Portland policy + politics. Blazers, beer + spirits, support the arts.
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Portland policy + politics. Blazers, beer + spirits, support the arts.
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woah woah woah let’s not be hasty everyone, when was the last time that jeff swickard or the PPA steered us wrong??? now hang on a minute while i take a big sip of my coffee
November 12, 2025 at 3:56 AM
woah woah woah let’s not be hasty everyone, when was the last time that jeff swickard or the PPA steered us wrong??? now hang on a minute while i take a big sip of my coffee
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In Chicago, the courage of good, everyday folks getting in the face of ICE/BP and fighting back is restoring my faith in America
In DC, the cowardice of Senate Democrats has undermined it, again
America needs a government as good as its people. My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
In DC, the cowardice of Senate Democrats has undermined it, again
America needs a government as good as its people. My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
A nation of heroes, a Senate of cowards | Will Bunch Newsletter
Plus, Cheney didn’t save us from Trump. He created him.
www.inquirer.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
In Chicago, the courage of good, everyday folks getting in the face of ICE/BP and fighting back is restoring my faith in America
In DC, the cowardice of Senate Democrats has undermined it, again
America needs a government as good as its people. My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
In DC, the cowardice of Senate Democrats has undermined it, again
America needs a government as good as its people. My new column www.inquirer.com/columnists/a...
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Scoop: FOREVER WARS obtained a habeas corpus petition filed by a journalist in ICE detention. The evidence against him? His Instagram likes. @attackerman.bsky.social reports:
ICE Caged This Man For His Instagram Posts And Likes
New details about Yaa'kub Ira Vijandre's detention show his posts supporting Palestine and the wrongfully convicted representing, in Homeland Security's eyes, support for terrorism
www.forever-wars.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Scoop: FOREVER WARS obtained a habeas corpus petition filed by a journalist in ICE detention. The evidence against him? His Instagram likes. @attackerman.bsky.social reports:
Sounds like the new owner of Big Pink, Jeff Swickard, is a real piece of work. He's backing this ham-fisted initiative.
Ballot Initiative Will Seek to Reroute 25% of Climate Tax Revenues to Hiring Police
A citizen ballot initiative backed by the Portland Police Association will seek to reroute 25% of revenues from the Portland Clean Energy Fund tax to fund the hiring of 400 additional police officers.
www.wweek.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Sounds like the new owner of Big Pink, Jeff Swickard, is a real piece of work. He's backing this ham-fisted initiative.
“I would like for [the Mayor] to express some maturity by picking up the phone when the legislative branch is making certain decisions so that he can actually execute our vision, which is what his role is as the executive branch,” Councilor Morillo said.
Proposed cuts to Portland’s homeless camp removal program puts mayor on defense
Budget talks in Portland City Hall have exposed a political chasm between how some city councilors and Mayor Keith Wilson want to address homelessness.
www.opb.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
“I would like for [the Mayor] to express some maturity by picking up the phone when the legislative branch is making certain decisions so that he can actually execute our vision, which is what his role is as the executive branch,” Councilor Morillo said.
"They took me out of the car, I don't remember how they threw me to the floor," Avila said. "I remember being on the floor and me screaming, 'Why are you doing this?' I was so scared."
Cottage Grove, Oregon.
Cottage Grove, Oregon.
ICE detains local mother and store owner
Juanita Avila, a local business owner, was detained by ICE in an incident she describes as racial profiling.
www.kezi.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:11 AM
"They took me out of the car, I don't remember how they threw me to the floor," Avila said. "I remember being on the floor and me screaming, 'Why are you doing this?' I was so scared."
Cottage Grove, Oregon.
Cottage Grove, Oregon.
Nine years ago we were protesting Trump's first inauguration here in Portland. 9 years ago.
November 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Nine years ago we were protesting Trump's first inauguration here in Portland. 9 years ago.
Maria, the owner of Boom Boom Balloons on Lombard Street who is still recovering from a recent fire, says her son was recently kidnapped by ICE. 🤬🤬🤬
November 10, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Maria, the owner of Boom Boom Balloons on Lombard Street who is still recovering from a recent fire, says her son was recently kidnapped by ICE. 🤬🤬🤬
My new hobby is to watch tik toks of the lady who calls churches to see if they'll help her with baby formula as I vacillate between indignant anger and inconsolable sobbing.
November 9, 2025 at 1:26 AM
My new hobby is to watch tik toks of the lady who calls churches to see if they'll help her with baby formula as I vacillate between indignant anger and inconsolable sobbing.
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Read it and your day will get better. www.hcn.org/issues/57-11...
November 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Read it and your day will get better. www.hcn.org/issues/57-11...
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A permanent injunction is now in place barring the National Guard in Portland due to extremely small protests.
Federal judge prohibits Trump from deploying National Guard to Portland
In her ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut found President Trump “did not have a lawful basis to federalize the National Guard.”
www.opb.org
November 8, 2025 at 1:45 AM
A permanent injunction is now in place barring the National Guard in Portland due to extremely small protests.
What a freaking shame. This place was going to open in 2026. Ugh!
> “While we recognize the importance of providing resources for the houseless community, we have serious safety concerns,” wrote Rockwood Families PDX, the group that started a petition in opposition.
> “While we recognize the importance of providing resources for the houseless community, we have serious safety concerns,” wrote Rockwood Families PDX, the group that started a petition in opposition.
E.C. Homeless Resource Center scuttled by community feedback - The Outlook
After months of back-and-forth, Multnomah County Commissioners spiked East County Homeless Resource Center during budget meeting
theoutlookonline.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM
What a freaking shame. This place was going to open in 2026. Ugh!
> “While we recognize the importance of providing resources for the houseless community, we have serious safety concerns,” wrote Rockwood Families PDX, the group that started a petition in opposition.
> “While we recognize the importance of providing resources for the houseless community, we have serious safety concerns,” wrote Rockwood Families PDX, the group that started a petition in opposition.
Hearing that ICE raided King Burrito on Lombard and abducted their cooks yesterday. 🤬🤬🤬
November 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Hearing that ICE raided King Burrito on Lombard and abducted their cooks yesterday. 🤬🤬🤬
Amazing work by Friends of Noise and their new venue!
All ages, ADA access as a priority for both the stage and viewing, goals for youth at the forefront of leadership and operations, a DIY merch lab. Holy moly 🥵
www.wweek.com/music/2025/1...
All ages, ADA access as a priority for both the stage and viewing, goals for youth at the forefront of leadership and operations, a DIY merch lab. Holy moly 🥵
www.wweek.com/music/2025/1...
Friends of Noise’s New All-Ages Venue Opens Next Month
The Off Beat will start a new era for the building that housed the landmark Kenton strip club Dancin’ Bare.
www.wweek.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Amazing work by Friends of Noise and their new venue!
All ages, ADA access as a priority for both the stage and viewing, goals for youth at the forefront of leadership and operations, a DIY merch lab. Holy moly 🥵
www.wweek.com/music/2025/1...
All ages, ADA access as a priority for both the stage and viewing, goals for youth at the forefront of leadership and operations, a DIY merch lab. Holy moly 🥵
www.wweek.com/music/2025/1...
Since Dan Ryan doesn't like posting on here, may I present his reaction to the Parks levy passing:
"It's unfortunate that turnout in last night's Parks Levy vote was low. However, I'm glad that Portlanders who did vote made their voices clear: Parks are a priority in our community."
"It's unfortunate that turnout in last night's Parks Levy vote was low. However, I'm glad that Portlanders who did vote made their voices clear: Parks are a priority in our community."
November 6, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Since Dan Ryan doesn't like posting on here, may I present his reaction to the Parks levy passing:
"It's unfortunate that turnout in last night's Parks Levy vote was low. However, I'm glad that Portlanders who did vote made their voices clear: Parks are a priority in our community."
"It's unfortunate that turnout in last night's Parks Levy vote was low. However, I'm glad that Portlanders who did vote made their voices clear: Parks are a priority in our community."
This teen from Hillsboro is so goddamn courageous. Amplify his voice.
Devastating— “I’m afraid for my parents to leave the house. They treat us like dogs because of the color of our skin. I shouldn’t be scared, I should be focusing on school.”
A 16yo American living in fear of the Trump regime’s ICE goons terrorizing brown people pleads for help.
A 16yo American living in fear of the Trump regime’s ICE goons terrorizing brown people pleads for help.
November 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
This teen from Hillsboro is so goddamn courageous. Amplify his voice.
TURN THE VOLUME UP
November 5, 2025 at 5:05 AM
TURN THE VOLUME UP
let's gooo portland parks!!!
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
let's gooo portland parks!!!
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tired: leaders throw folks under the bus
wired: leaders invite folks on the bus in a dedicated lane
wired: leaders invite folks on the bus in a dedicated lane
November 5, 2025 at 3:44 AM
tired: leaders throw folks under the bus
wired: leaders invite folks on the bus in a dedicated lane
wired: leaders invite folks on the bus in a dedicated lane
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Zohran Mamdani was the first mayoral candidate and Democratic official to stand up to the Trump administration over the arrest and disappearance of Mahmoud Khalil, which he saw as a violation of the First Amendment.
New York assemblyman Zohran Mamdani confronts Border Czar Tom Homan today in Albany 👇🏻
November 5, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Zohran Mamdani was the first mayoral candidate and Democratic official to stand up to the Trump administration over the arrest and disappearance of Mahmoud Khalil, which he saw as a violation of the First Amendment.
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I don't know what will happen in NYC tonight, but I do know that regardless of outcome, any number of public figures, celebrities, politicians and institutions that oppose Mamdani have done so with a level of rhetorical ugliness, racism, and dishonesty that should neither be forgotten nor forgiven.
November 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I don't know what will happen in NYC tonight, but I do know that regardless of outcome, any number of public figures, celebrities, politicians and institutions that oppose Mamdani have done so with a level of rhetorical ugliness, racism, and dishonesty that should neither be forgotten nor forgiven.
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I am no longer employed so I'm not blogging Zohran tonight but I can just repeat exactly what I said in June :-)
he won on the back of a pro-migrant, pro-trans, pro-working class campaign. and also: Dem pundits are full of shit
he won on the back of a pro-migrant, pro-trans, pro-working class campaign. and also: Dem pundits are full of shit
The Democratic Party Needs to Learn from Zohran Mamdani's Guts and Backbone
Zohran Mamdani did something different, and it made all the difference.
www.teenvogue.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I am no longer employed so I'm not blogging Zohran tonight but I can just repeat exactly what I said in June :-)
he won on the back of a pro-migrant, pro-trans, pro-working class campaign. and also: Dem pundits are full of shit
he won on the back of a pro-migrant, pro-trans, pro-working class campaign. and also: Dem pundits are full of shit
F5 season lets go
November 5, 2025 at 2:01 AM
F5 season lets go
I love it here.
The inaugural collection for Portland Cherry Bombs FC. These pieces were made to make noise.
Available now at shopcherrybombs.com.
Available now at shopcherrybombs.com.
November 5, 2025 at 1:55 AM
I love it here.