Martha Smith
@jazziknits.bsky.social
She/her. Knitter, mom to one human, gramma to two cats. Lifelong Democratic worker bee, looking for a bit of a rest … but now doesn’t seem like the time. #Minterland
📍Corvallis, OR
📍Corvallis, OR
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Martha Smith
@jazziknits.bsky.social
· Nov 13
A bit irreverent, I know, but my attitude hasn’t changed.
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TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Clackamas County for a public town hall on 2/6 at 6:00 PM. Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
February 2, 2026 at 1:31 AM
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Clackamas County for a public town hall on 2/6 at 6:00 PM. Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
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Anne Frank died of typhus at Bergen-Belsen
ICE now confirming that there is a measles outbreak at the Texas concentration camp where young Liam was held.
February 2, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Anne Frank died of typhus at Bergen-Belsen
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All these transit riders on POINT would be left in the rain/driving if intercity transit was defunded per the transportation plan supported by Oregon Republicans.
February 2, 2026 at 1:35 AM
All these transit riders on POINT would be left in the rain/driving if intercity transit was defunded per the transportation plan supported by Oregon Republicans.
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Gonna beg media not to just repeat Trump's obviously bullshit framing in the headlines. Tell readers the truth in the headlines.
Alternatives:
"With Artists and Audience Fleeing, Trump Closes Kennedy Center Indefinitely"
"Trump Says Kennedy Center Needs Renovation, Despite Recent $250M Renovation"
Alternatives:
"With Artists and Audience Fleeing, Trump Closes Kennedy Center Indefinitely"
"Trump Says Kennedy Center Needs Renovation, Despite Recent $250M Renovation"
Breaking news: President Trump said that the Kennedy Center could temporarily close for roughly two years to undergo construction.
https://wapo.st/49VsdCk
https://wapo.st/49VsdCk
February 2, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Gonna beg media not to just repeat Trump's obviously bullshit framing in the headlines. Tell readers the truth in the headlines.
Alternatives:
"With Artists and Audience Fleeing, Trump Closes Kennedy Center Indefinitely"
"Trump Says Kennedy Center Needs Renovation, Despite Recent $250M Renovation"
Alternatives:
"With Artists and Audience Fleeing, Trump Closes Kennedy Center Indefinitely"
"Trump Says Kennedy Center Needs Renovation, Despite Recent $250M Renovation"
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"Four hours after his arrest, he was taken to a hospital emergency room in Edina with swelling and bruising around his right eye and bleeding. A CT scan revealed at least eight skull fractures and life-threatening hemorrhages in at least five areas of his brain..."
apnews.com/article/immi...
apnews.com/article/immi...
ICE claim that a man shattered his skull running into wall triggers tension at a Minnesota hospital
Nurses in Minneapolis doubted federal immigration officers' claims about a Mexican immigrant's severe injuries.
apnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 12:04 AM
"Four hours after his arrest, he was taken to a hospital emergency room in Edina with swelling and bruising around his right eye and bleeding. A CT scan revealed at least eight skull fractures and life-threatening hemorrhages in at least five areas of his brain..."
apnews.com/article/immi...
apnews.com/article/immi...
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February 2, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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1. This picture is often posted throughout Black History Month and random times throughout the year, but allow me to give a little context.
This woman's name is Pamela Echols, and this takes place in Milwaukee in 1967.
Events that year were known as "The Long Hot Summer of 1967...."
This woman's name is Pamela Echols, and this takes place in Milwaukee in 1967.
Events that year were known as "The Long Hot Summer of 1967...."
February 4, 2025 at 3:29 AM
1. This picture is often posted throughout Black History Month and random times throughout the year, but allow me to give a little context.
This woman's name is Pamela Echols, and this takes place in Milwaukee in 1967.
Events that year were known as "The Long Hot Summer of 1967...."
This woman's name is Pamela Echols, and this takes place in Milwaukee in 1967.
Events that year were known as "The Long Hot Summer of 1967...."
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I would suggest taking the words “Complete Rebuilding” literally and seriously.
Or we can just be surprised when aerial photos show it being demolished some day.
Or we can just be surprised when aerial photos show it being demolished some day.
Trump: "I have determined that the fastest way to bring The Trump Kennedy Center to the highest level of Success, Beauty, and Grandeur, is to cease Entertainment Operations for an approximately two year period of time, with a scheduled Grand Reopening that will rival and surpass anything."
February 2, 2026 at 12:18 AM
I would suggest taking the words “Complete Rebuilding” literally and seriously.
Or we can just be surprised when aerial photos show it being demolished some day.
Or we can just be surprised when aerial photos show it being demolished some day.
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PORTLAND MAYOR WILSON:
“.. To those who continue to work for ICE: Resign. To those who control this facility: Leave. … you have lost all legitimacy and replaced it with shame.”
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
“.. To those who continue to work for ICE: Resign. To those who control this facility: Leave. … you have lost all legitimacy and replaced it with shame.”
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
February 1, 2026 at 10:35 PM
PORTLAND MAYOR WILSON:
“.. To those who continue to work for ICE: Resign. To those who control this facility: Leave. … you have lost all legitimacy and replaced it with shame.”
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
“.. To those who continue to work for ICE: Resign. To those who control this facility: Leave. … you have lost all legitimacy and replaced it with shame.”
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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Lucy has her Monday face on early 🫤😅 #LucyTheJerseyGirl #RescueCow
February 2, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Lucy has her Monday face on early 🫤😅 #LucyTheJerseyGirl #RescueCow
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The Kennedy Center just had an expansion built at the cost of $250M, why the f–– should it need a “complete rebuilding”?
Whose bribes is he taking/money is he laundering?
Whose bribes is he taking/money is he laundering?
February 1, 2026 at 11:41 PM
The Kennedy Center just had an expansion built at the cost of $250M, why the f–– should it need a “complete rebuilding”?
Whose bribes is he taking/money is he laundering?
Whose bribes is he taking/money is he laundering?
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Good to see that many Dem elected officials now want to be seen getting involved in the cases of immigrants who have been wrongly detained by ICE.
Let's spare a word for @vanhollen.senate.gov, who did this for Kilmar Abrego Garcia back when wise pundits said this was politically dangerous.
Let's spare a word for @vanhollen.senate.gov, who did this for Kilmar Abrego Garcia back when wise pundits said this was politically dangerous.
February 1, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Good to see that many Dem elected officials now want to be seen getting involved in the cases of immigrants who have been wrongly detained by ICE.
Let's spare a word for @vanhollen.senate.gov, who did this for Kilmar Abrego Garcia back when wise pundits said this was politically dangerous.
Let's spare a word for @vanhollen.senate.gov, who did this for Kilmar Abrego Garcia back when wise pundits said this was politically dangerous.
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ICE agents act like they have no oversight because Republicans in Congress and Trump gave ICE $75 BILLION in the Big Ugly Bill (by cutting health care funding).
But Congress has the power to claw back those funds to stop ICE’s violence.
But Congress has the power to claw back those funds to stop ICE’s violence.
February 1, 2026 at 9:52 PM
ICE agents act like they have no oversight because Republicans in Congress and Trump gave ICE $75 BILLION in the Big Ugly Bill (by cutting health care funding).
But Congress has the power to claw back those funds to stop ICE’s violence.
But Congress has the power to claw back those funds to stop ICE’s violence.
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"The late Pope Francis was a stalwart defender of the rights, dignity, and humanity of immigrants and refugees."
In San Diego, that legacy lives on. The Pope Francis Center creates a welcoming safe, offering legal aid, and mental and spiritual support for immigrant families.
✍️ @tusk81.bsky.social
In San Diego, that legacy lives on. The Pope Francis Center creates a welcoming safe, offering legal aid, and mental and spiritual support for immigrant families.
✍️ @tusk81.bsky.social
Faith Communities Continue To Come Together To Protect Their Immigrant Neighbors - America's Voice
The late Pope Francis, who died last April at the age of 88 following an illness, was a stalwart defender of the rights, dignity, and humanity of immigrants and refugees. A new joint effort by a Catho...
americasvoice.org
January 30, 2026 at 8:50 PM
"The late Pope Francis was a stalwart defender of the rights, dignity, and humanity of immigrants and refugees."
In San Diego, that legacy lives on. The Pope Francis Center creates a welcoming safe, offering legal aid, and mental and spiritual support for immigrant families.
✍️ @tusk81.bsky.social
In San Diego, that legacy lives on. The Pope Francis Center creates a welcoming safe, offering legal aid, and mental and spiritual support for immigrant families.
✍️ @tusk81.bsky.social
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A lot of carceral workers are nonwhite people.
Another example of why we need to deal with the racial politics of how people are recruited and encouraged to become carceral workers, and how the pathologizing of nonwhite communities and their “redemption” through carceral service are part of that.
Another example of why we need to deal with the racial politics of how people are recruited and encouraged to become carceral workers, and how the pathologizing of nonwhite communities and their “redemption” through carceral service are part of that.
BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 1, 2026 at 9:58 PM
A lot of carceral workers are nonwhite people.
Another example of why we need to deal with the racial politics of how people are recruited and encouraged to become carceral workers, and how the pathologizing of nonwhite communities and their “redemption” through carceral service are part of that.
Another example of why we need to deal with the racial politics of how people are recruited and encouraged to become carceral workers, and how the pathologizing of nonwhite communities and their “redemption” through carceral service are part of that.
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Do any #Minterland folks know of resources for this cat and her human?
My friend is really concerned about her 1 year old cat's safety. She's having serious health issues, can't drive, & her very limited local support network is trying to get her to just put the cat outside. Anyone know any rescue/fosters for a kitty in Montgomery County,TX??
@ckshowalter.bsky.social
@ckshowalter.bsky.social
February 1, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Do any #Minterland folks know of resources for this cat and her human?
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Last week, I told Secretary Rubio that he was part of the most corrupt Admin in American history.
They are selling American security, prosperity, & innovation to enrich the Trump family & his billionaire buddies.
They must be held accountable for this blatant grift.
They are selling American security, prosperity, & innovation to enrich the Trump family & his billionaire buddies.
They must be held accountable for this blatant grift.
February 1, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Last week, I told Secretary Rubio that he was part of the most corrupt Admin in American history.
They are selling American security, prosperity, & innovation to enrich the Trump family & his billionaire buddies.
They must be held accountable for this blatant grift.
They are selling American security, prosperity, & innovation to enrich the Trump family & his billionaire buddies.
They must be held accountable for this blatant grift.
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Sitting here with my kids thinking about how one of the most powerful things we can do is be decent and kind to kids
February 1, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Sitting here with my kids thinking about how one of the most powerful things we can do is be decent and kind to kids
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TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Wasco County for a public town hall on 2/6 at 2:00 PM. Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
February 1, 2026 at 10:13 PM
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Wasco County for a public town hall on 2/6 at 2:00 PM. Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
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In case you were wondering what Alex Acosta of Epstein infamy is up to now, he’s landed gigs at the State Leadership Initiative (alongside Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts) and at Newsmax. 1/
February 1, 2026 at 6:58 PM
In case you were wondering what Alex Acosta of Epstein infamy is up to now, he’s landed gigs at the State Leadership Initiative (alongside Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts) and at Newsmax. 1/
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I don’t know if we can stop Trump raiding the treasury now. But I do know we can pursue every penny of Trump, his kids, his organizations, his friends, everyone who made a filthy penny off these guys … for as long as it takes.
A reminder that, even with all the corruption last year increasing his wealth by $4 billion, he's still worth less than the $10 billion of taxpayer money he's asking for.
Also, the leaker is in prison already.
Also, the leaker is in prison already.
Trump paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017 and now wants $10 billion because a leaker pointed that out www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
February 1, 2026 at 10:11 PM
I don’t know if we can stop Trump raiding the treasury now. But I do know we can pursue every penny of Trump, his kids, his organizations, his friends, everyone who made a filthy penny off these guys … for as long as it takes.
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Scenes of South Mpls
Two blocks away, my neighbors are roasting marshmallows over a bonfire in the street where we’ve blocked off traffic
Parents wear whistles around their necks and FUCK ICE buttons on their coats as we all check in on each other and add one another to stray signal chats
Two blocks away, my neighbors are roasting marshmallows over a bonfire in the street where we’ve blocked off traffic
Parents wear whistles around their necks and FUCK ICE buttons on their coats as we all check in on each other and add one another to stray signal chats
February 1, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Scenes of South Mpls
Two blocks away, my neighbors are roasting marshmallows over a bonfire in the street where we’ve blocked off traffic
Parents wear whistles around their necks and FUCK ICE buttons on their coats as we all check in on each other and add one another to stray signal chats
Two blocks away, my neighbors are roasting marshmallows over a bonfire in the street where we’ve blocked off traffic
Parents wear whistles around their necks and FUCK ICE buttons on their coats as we all check in on each other and add one another to stray signal chats
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You know how I reported that Dems flipped 21% of all GOP-held legislative seats at play throughout 2025, so more than one in five?
Well, they kept that up in January:
Dems flipped 1 out of the 3 GOP-held seats that were in play last month.
And they came within 21 votes of making it 2 out of 3.
Well, they kept that up in January:
Dems flipped 1 out of the 3 GOP-held seats that were in play last month.
And they came within 21 votes of making it 2 out of 3.
February 1, 2026 at 10:05 PM
You know how I reported that Dems flipped 21% of all GOP-held legislative seats at play throughout 2025, so more than one in five?
Well, they kept that up in January:
Dems flipped 1 out of the 3 GOP-held seats that were in play last month.
And they came within 21 votes of making it 2 out of 3.
Well, they kept that up in January:
Dems flipped 1 out of the 3 GOP-held seats that were in play last month.
And they came within 21 votes of making it 2 out of 3.
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So many innocent people — many of them very young children — are going to die.
The surgeon general of Florida announced that ALL vaccine mandates in Florida will be ended.
February 1, 2026 at 6:44 PM
So many innocent people — many of them very young children — are going to die.
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Canadian Company Cancels Sale of Virginia Warehouse to ICE
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 9:15 PM