Jon Hance
@jhance.bsky.social
Portland based, StJohns Proud. Software guy. Photography Fan. Footy and justice. Be nice to each other, damnit. #UCLA #BAONPDX #RCTID
#HondaFury
#HondaFury
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I am. But there are three things at play here regarding ICE collecting private data. Quick rundown on the issue, why you should be paying attention, and what I'm doing about it:
So which politician is calling for the dismantling of the probably illegal database that ice & this government is collecting biometric data of protesters?
January 27, 2026 at 9:28 PM
I am. But there are three things at play here regarding ICE collecting private data. Quick rundown on the issue, why you should be paying attention, and what I'm doing about it:
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
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The CIA is up to something and Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat who is the longest serving member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, doesn't like it but can't tell us about it.
February 4, 2026 at 11:58 PM
The CIA is up to something and Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat who is the longest serving member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, doesn't like it but can't tell us about it.
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These are the last words in the last column I wrote for The Washington Post, titled "When institutions crumble, strongmen step in". www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
February 4, 2026 at 3:26 PM
These are the last words in the last column I wrote for The Washington Post, titled "When institutions crumble, strongmen step in". www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Jira as a tool of the resistance was not on my bingo card for today, but if you are looking for a way to fuck things up - that's a pretty good start.
February 2, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Jira as a tool of the resistance was not on my bingo card for today, but if you are looking for a way to fuck things up - that's a pretty good start.
Firmly in the “They’re not getting a cent of my money” camp on this one.
“Easier to find the Aurora Borealis.”
“Once-in-a-lifetime adventure … squashed.”
“We still think it will be worth it.”
“Do I think it’ll be worth it? No.”
“Spent approximately $70,000.”
“They’re not getting a cent of my money.”
@theguardian.com readers share their World Cup ticket experiences:
“Once-in-a-lifetime adventure … squashed.”
“We still think it will be worth it.”
“Do I think it’ll be worth it? No.”
“Spent approximately $70,000.”
“They’re not getting a cent of my money.”
@theguardian.com readers share their World Cup ticket experiences:
‘They’re not getting a cent of my money’: how readers feel about World Cup ticket prices
With less than six months until kickoff, Guardian readers share their experiences of buying World Cup tickets – or deciding not to
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Firmly in the “They’re not getting a cent of my money” camp on this one.
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A reminder that the New England Patriots plane is flown by Omni air who contracts with ICE to fly people in chains to Africa and Asia several times per week.
Go Seahawks.
Go Seahawks.
February 2, 2026 at 12:16 AM
A reminder that the New England Patriots plane is flown by Omni air who contracts with ICE to fly people in chains to Africa and Asia several times per week.
Go Seahawks.
Go Seahawks.
This was clear to all of us. And I expect it will still happen, since introspection and learning from mistakes is not these folks strong suit.
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
‘Oregon was next’: Trump targeted state after Minnesota, report says
NBC on Wednesday quoted an unnamed former White House official saying Oregon was next in line for a large-scale immigration operation.
www.oregonlive.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:36 PM
This was clear to all of us. And I expect it will still happen, since introspection and learning from mistakes is not these folks strong suit.
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...
In my experience, the 'Wealthy' work a lot less (and easier work) than the average middle or lower class hourly employee. But sure, I guess "Fuck Poor People" is a slogan his supporters can get behind.
Trump: "People that own their homes -- we're gonna keep them wealthy. We're gonna keep those prices up. We're not gonna destroy the value of their homes so that somebody who didn't work very hard can buy a home."
January 29, 2026 at 5:58 PM
In my experience, the 'Wealthy' work a lot less (and easier work) than the average middle or lower class hourly employee. But sure, I guess "Fuck Poor People" is a slogan his supporters can get behind.
You gotta laugh. Also cry and fight back, but 'We're #1!"
January 28, 2026 at 11:20 PM
You gotta laugh. Also cry and fight back, but 'We're #1!"
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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One way you can gauge the success of a signing like this is how mad fans losing the player are.
And Rapids fans are shocked and incensed.
Ned done fleeced ‘em. #RCTID
And Rapids fans are shocked and incensed.
Ned done fleeced ‘em. #RCTID
🚨🇺🇸 BREAKING: The Portland Timbers are finalizing deal to sign American midfielder Cole Bassett from the Colorado Rapids, per sources.
Rapids to receive $2.65m + add-ons to take total potential fee to $3.7m. Club retains sell-on %.
Big addition for Timbers. www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Rapids to receive $2.65m + add-ons to take total potential fee to $3.7m. Club retains sell-on %.
Big addition for Timbers. www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Portland Timbers finalizing deal to acquire Cole Bassett: Sources
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:00 AM
One way you can gauge the success of a signing like this is how mad fans losing the player are.
And Rapids fans are shocked and incensed.
Ned done fleeced ‘em. #RCTID
And Rapids fans are shocked and incensed.
Ned done fleeced ‘em. #RCTID
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This mid-afternoon Alex Pretti vigil at the Portland VA was not heavily promoted. But the crowd probably stretches a quarter mile or more. Americans are galvanized and grieving.
January 27, 2026 at 11:47 PM
This mid-afternoon Alex Pretti vigil at the Portland VA was not heavily promoted. But the crowd probably stretches a quarter mile or more. Americans are galvanized and grieving.
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Also, may I say that I don’t agree with people saying ICE and CBP need “more training.” They’re doing exactly what this administration has trained them to—impose a reign of fear in blue cities. They don’t need more training. They need to be ripped up root and branch.
January 24, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Also, may I say that I don’t agree with people saying ICE and CBP need “more training.” They’re doing exactly what this administration has trained them to—impose a reign of fear in blue cities. They don’t need more training. They need to be ripped up root and branch.
I feel like this is going to be an everygreen post, this season. :/
Kristoffer Velde has been sent off with a red card. The score remains 0-0.
January 23, 2026 at 7:47 PM
I feel like this is going to be an everygreen post, this season. :/
There is no place in hell hot enough for these bastards.
The parents of a 7 year old, all of whom are in the process of applying for asylum, took their daughter to the ER when her nose wouldn't stop bleeding. ICE picked them up near the hospital and they are now in detention in Texas, presumably awaiting deportation. www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
ICE detains family seeking emergency care for child at Portland hospital
The Venezuelan parents and their 7-year-old daughter entered the U.S. legally.
www.oregonlive.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:45 PM
There is no place in hell hot enough for these bastards.
This should be an ad run by the DNC on every TV in the country. It will not be, as there is not an organized resistance party - but it's not for lack of content.
January 21, 2026 at 7:47 PM
This should be an ad run by the DNC on every TV in the country. It will not be, as there is not an organized resistance party - but it's not for lack of content.
THAT.
Danish Parliament Deputy Speaker Lars-Christian Brask:
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
"If I could come with some advice, it would be for the Senate & House to start to take control of political power in America because with this erratic & mad behaviour, you have to ask the question, is the President capable of running the US?"
January 20, 2026 at 7:44 PM
THAT.