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Join JWJ at our upcoming breakfast to continue building solidarity with immigrants & all working people!
We look forward to the keynote by Alaide Vilchis Ibarra, Co-Director of Together Lab!
Tues, Feb 17, 7:30 - 9am
St. Andrew Catholic Church (806 NE Alberta)
We look forward to the keynote by Alaide Vilchis Ibarra, Co-Director of Together Lab!
Tues, Feb 17, 7:30 - 9am
St. Andrew Catholic Church (806 NE Alberta)
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$450 Million each year that could have gone to schools, roads, and other basic services... We need to close these tax loopholes for data centers..
Tax breaks have made Oregon a top destination for data centers, which will save more than $450 million in property taxes this year alone through exemptions granted by local governments.
Bigger data center tax breaks? Oregon senator is dropping the idea
The bill still calls for 1,700 acres of new industrial land near Hillsboro.
www.oregonlive.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:05 AM
$450 Million each year that could have gone to schools, roads, and other basic services... We need to close these tax loopholes for data centers..
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Are you tired of journalism by parachuting east coasters?
Sick of stories with clickbait headlines that lack context and reporting to explain what's really happening?
Want stories that illuminate the Northwest without bombarding you constantly for your attention?
Welcome to the Western Edge.
Sick of stories with clickbait headlines that lack context and reporting to explain what's really happening?
Want stories that illuminate the Northwest without bombarding you constantly for your attention?
Welcome to the Western Edge.
February 7, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Are you tired of journalism by parachuting east coasters?
Sick of stories with clickbait headlines that lack context and reporting to explain what's really happening?
Want stories that illuminate the Northwest without bombarding you constantly for your attention?
Welcome to the Western Edge.
Sick of stories with clickbait headlines that lack context and reporting to explain what's really happening?
Want stories that illuminate the Northwest without bombarding you constantly for your attention?
Welcome to the Western Edge.
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“The impact on the folks who are in these vulnerable statuses,
who are being targeted right now is, this is such a dramatic,
such a profound sense
of being hunted,”
said [Oregon’s] Walker Keller.
who are being targeted right now is, this is such a dramatic,
such a profound sense
of being hunted,”
said [Oregon’s] Walker Keller.
Grateful to The Guardian for asking local reporters to contribute to stories like this.
With all eyes on Minneapolis, cities across the US, including in Oregon, are still feeling the impacts of Trump’s cruel deportation machine.
“We can’t simply make them all fearful to engage.”
With all eyes on Minneapolis, cities across the US, including in Oregon, are still feeling the impacts of Trump’s cruel deportation machine.
“We can’t simply make them all fearful to engage.”
‘A profound sense of being hunted’: with all eyes on Minneapolis, ICE arrests continue quietly across the US
Immigration operations are still stoking fear and disrupting the ability to go to work, school or doctor’s appointments
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:44 PM
“The impact on the folks who are in these vulnerable statuses,
who are being targeted right now is, this is such a dramatic,
such a profound sense
of being hunted,”
said [Oregon’s] Walker Keller.
who are being targeted right now is, this is such a dramatic,
such a profound sense
of being hunted,”
said [Oregon’s] Walker Keller.
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Tax cuts for giant corporations and the super rich.
Paid for by cuts to the social safety net for everyone else.
Trickle-up economics.
Paid for by cuts to the social safety net for everyone else.
Trickle-up economics.
February 7, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Tax cuts for giant corporations and the super rich.
Paid for by cuts to the social safety net for everyone else.
Trickle-up economics.
Paid for by cuts to the social safety net for everyone else.
Trickle-up economics.
There was no justification for ICE firing tear gas at kids and into buildings a hundred yards away because some people were at the gate.
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
As someone who was there it was clear that ICE intended to fire teargas on the labor march, directing shots over the heads of those closest to the building and firing munitions directly at the crowd. They even chose munitions that would have the widest possible effect.
Shameful that the Portland Mayor said that “outside agitators” were responsible for triggering ICE’s assault on thousands of union members last Saturday. Then @pdxoregon50501.bsky.social threw out the ED of @jwjpdx.bsky.social for holding the mayor accountable.
February 7, 2026 at 11:35 PM
There was no justification for ICE firing tear gas at kids and into buildings a hundred yards away because some people were at the gate.
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/0...
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DHS’s account of two Venezuelans shot by border patrol falls apart in court: ‘A smear campaign’
Immigration officials said agent shot two ‘vicious gang members’ in Portland, but records obtained by the Guardian reveal US prosecutor contradicted claims
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Immigration officials said agent shot two ‘vicious gang members’ in Portland, but records obtained by the Guardian reveal US prosecutor contradicted claims
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
DHS’s account of two Venezuelans shot by border patrol falls apart in court: ‘A smear campaign’
Immigration officials said agent shot two ‘vicious gang members’ in Portland, but records obtained by the Guardian reveal US prosecutor contradicted claims
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:27 PM
DHS’s account of two Venezuelans shot by border patrol falls apart in court: ‘A smear campaign’
Immigration officials said agent shot two ‘vicious gang members’ in Portland, but records obtained by the Guardian reveal US prosecutor contradicted claims
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Immigration officials said agent shot two ‘vicious gang members’ in Portland, but records obtained by the Guardian reveal US prosecutor contradicted claims
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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The Mayor’s rhetoric excuses ICE’s atrocity and uses classic red baiting language of “good protestor/bad protester,” which wasn’t even applicable since it was an entirely non-violent march that was teargassed. Organizers of every generation have been called “outside agitators” by the powerful
February 7, 2026 at 7:59 PM
The Mayor’s rhetoric excuses ICE’s atrocity and uses classic red baiting language of “good protestor/bad protester,” which wasn’t even applicable since it was an entirely non-violent march that was teargassed. Organizers of every generation have been called “outside agitators” by the powerful
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As someone who was there it was clear that ICE intended to fire teargas on the labor march, directing shots over the heads of those closest to the building and firing munitions directly at the crowd. They even chose munitions that would have the widest possible effect.
Shameful that the Portland Mayor said that “outside agitators” were responsible for triggering ICE’s assault on thousands of union members last Saturday. Then @pdxoregon50501.bsky.social threw out the ED of @jwjpdx.bsky.social for holding the mayor accountable.
February 7, 2026 at 8:45 PM
As someone who was there it was clear that ICE intended to fire teargas on the labor march, directing shots over the heads of those closest to the building and firing munitions directly at the crowd. They even chose munitions that would have the widest possible effect.
Labor Says ICE Out!: "Thousands of people turned out, many wearing union gear and carrying their union banners. The Northwest Labor Press reported that marchers filled the streets for nine blocks."
Photo below is of Portland's rally & march! 🔥👇
Photo below is of Portland's rally & march! 🔥👇
More unions across the country are taking a stand against Immigration and Customs Enforcement since the January 23 mass strike in Minneapolis and the January 24 killing of Alex Pretti, an intensive care nurse and union member labornotes.org/blogs/2026/0...
More Unions Are Saying ‘ICE Out’
More unions across the country are taking a stand against Immigration and Customs Enforcement since the January 23 mass strike in Minneapolis and the January 24 killing of Alex Pretti, an intensive ca...
labornotes.org
February 7, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Labor Says ICE Out!: "Thousands of people turned out, many wearing union gear and carrying their union banners. The Northwest Labor Press reported that marchers filled the streets for nine blocks."
Photo below is of Portland's rally & march! 🔥👇
Photo below is of Portland's rally & march! 🔥👇
Join us as we support Kaiser healthcare professionals on their picket line at Sunnyside Medical Center this coming Mon, February 9!
Come out, raise your voice, and help demand justice for patients and their care providers!
🪧Sign up for picket shifts here: actionnetwork.org/forms/inform...
Come out, raise your voice, and help demand justice for patients and their care providers!
🪧Sign up for picket shifts here: actionnetwork.org/forms/inform...
February 7, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Join us as we support Kaiser healthcare professionals on their picket line at Sunnyside Medical Center this coming Mon, February 9!
Come out, raise your voice, and help demand justice for patients and their care providers!
🪧Sign up for picket shifts here: actionnetwork.org/forms/inform...
Come out, raise your voice, and help demand justice for patients and their care providers!
🪧Sign up for picket shifts here: actionnetwork.org/forms/inform...
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Now the responsibility is clear: move these dollars quickly, lawfully, and in alignment with what actually keeps people housed and what Portlanders are calling for.
February 7, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Now the responsibility is clear: move these dollars quickly, lawfully, and in alignment with what actually keeps people housed and what Portlanders are calling for.
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I am escorting the Crespo-Gonzalez family, including their seven year old daughter, back to Oregon now.
Out of respect for the family, additional information is not being shared at this time.
Out of respect for the family, additional information is not being shared at this time.
February 7, 2026 at 1:07 AM
I am escorting the Crespo-Gonzalez family, including their seven year old daughter, back to Oregon now.
Out of respect for the family, additional information is not being shared at this time.
Out of respect for the family, additional information is not being shared at this time.
And hey, it's a good thing that councilors voted to approve the oversight hearing!
We need a public hearing so that members of the public can follow the money (and the timing of it's discovery by council) because this is too important to rely on a pinkie swear that it won't happen again.
We need a public hearing so that members of the public can follow the money (and the timing of it's discovery by council) because this is too important to rely on a pinkie swear that it won't happen again.
News of the pallet of cash comes two days after the City Council voted to open an investigation into $21 million previously found through an audit. The release of public records and oversight hearings are expected later this month and in early March.
The Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) is sitting on $106 million in unspent funds, far more than was previously reported. City Administrator Raymond Lee outlined the funding in a memo Friday afternoon.
February 7, 2026 at 1:30 AM
And hey, it's a good thing that councilors voted to approve the oversight hearing!
We need a public hearing so that members of the public can follow the money (and the timing of it's discovery by council) because this is too important to rely on a pinkie swear that it won't happen again.
We need a public hearing so that members of the public can follow the money (and the timing of it's discovery by council) because this is too important to rely on a pinkie swear that it won't happen again.
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the budget scandal indicator is tipping into the red on this one
February 7, 2026 at 12:11 AM
the budget scandal indicator is tipping into the red on this one
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In 20 years tracking city politics I have never seen anything as absurd as the discovery of tens — then hundreds — of millions of dollars that was supposed to be serving us and was instead laying fallow in a bank account someone forgot about.
The Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) is sitting on $106 million in unspent funds, far more than was previously reported. City Administrator Raymond Lee outlined the funding in a memo Friday afternoon.
Update: Portland Housing Bureau's Unspent Funds Reach $106 Million
News of the unspent money comes two months after city councilors learned the city's Rental Services Office amassed $21 million in revenue, which went unreported for months.
www.portlandmercury.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:54 PM
In 20 years tracking city politics I have never seen anything as absurd as the discovery of tens — then hundreds — of millions of dollars that was supposed to be serving us and was instead laying fallow in a bank account someone forgot about.
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Labor unions urge Gov. Gavin Newsom, California lawmakers to rein in artificial intelligence
Labor unions urge Gov. Gavin Newsom, California lawmakers to rein in artificial intelligence
National union leaders urged Gov. Gavin Newsom to protect workers as AI threatens to replace or surveil employees — and warned that failure to do so could hurt his presidential ambitions.
www.latimes.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Labor unions urge Gov. Gavin Newsom, California lawmakers to rein in artificial intelligence
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Registration is open for the LRAN/JWJ National Conference in Atlanta, May 14-16, 2026.
@jwj.org #LaborResearch #UnionYes
www.lranetwork.org/news/registr...
@jwj.org #LaborResearch #UnionYes
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Registration Open for LRAN/JWJ National Conference
Registration is open for LRAN/JWJ National Conference in Atlanta, on May 14-16, 2026.
www.lranetwork.org
February 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Registration is open for the LRAN/JWJ National Conference in Atlanta, May 14-16, 2026.
@jwj.org #LaborResearch #UnionYes
www.lranetwork.org/news/registr...
@jwj.org #LaborResearch #UnionYes
www.lranetwork.org/news/registr...
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What will happen to Oregon families if the Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) program runs out of money? "It'll be catastrophic to Oregon's economy," shared our Political Director, Marchel Kalekini. https://youtu.be/FNl-p6hJQr0?si=1cUqJfJAwb6otzbw #olis
February 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM
What will happen to Oregon families if the Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) program runs out of money? "It'll be catastrophic to Oregon's economy," shared our Political Director, Marchel Kalekini. https://youtu.be/FNl-p6hJQr0?si=1cUqJfJAwb6otzbw #olis
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Urge Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez to hold federal agents accountable when they violate Oregon law and harm our communities. This moment calls for clear, public leadership from Multnomah County’s chief prosecutor.
Take action at safetyandjustice.org/act/.
Take action at safetyandjustice.org/act/.
Hold Federal Agents Accountable - Partnership for Safety and Justice
Multnomah County District Attorney, Nathan Vasquez, has the authority (and responsibility) to hold federal agents accountable when they violate Oregon law and
safetyandjustice.org
February 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Urge Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez to hold federal agents accountable when they violate Oregon law and harm our communities. This moment calls for clear, public leadership from Multnomah County’s chief prosecutor.
Take action at safetyandjustice.org/act/.
Take action at safetyandjustice.org/act/.
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City and state police mass arresting peaceful protestors in Minneapolis tonight
🚨Police BOX IN and ARREST multiple protesters during an ICE protest outside their hotel in Minneapolis, right before pushing press to the other side of the road.
LIVE NOW ⬇️
LIVE NOW ⬇️
February 6, 2026 at 4:47 AM
City and state police mass arresting peaceful protestors in Minneapolis tonight
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Good. It's time for electeds at every level to use every ounce of their authority to stop the Trump regime's attacks on our neighbors and our democracy.
A Minneapolis City Council committee delayed action Tuesday on renewing liquor licenses for two Minneapolis hotels that have housed federal immigration officers.
Minneapolis Council committee delays liquor licenses for 2 hotels over hosting federal agents
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the liquor licenses for the Canopy by Hilton in the Mill District and Depot Renaissance Hotel.
www.startribune.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:26 AM
Good. It's time for electeds at every level to use every ounce of their authority to stop the Trump regime's attacks on our neighbors and our democracy.
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They have achieved 10 to 1 force superority over ICE
A manager for the Immigrant Defense Network told MPR News that back in November, 2,500 people were trained as constitutional observers. Now, the total is nearly 30,000 trained observers in 77 of Minnesota's 87 counties.
Nearly 30,000 Minnesotans trained as constitutional observers
The Immigrant Defense Network works with more than 100 organizations to help train constitutional observers. At the end of November, there were 2,500 trained observers. That number has soared as more ...
www.mprnews.org
February 4, 2026 at 3:44 PM
They have achieved 10 to 1 force superority over ICE
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🚨NEW: A federal judge out of Oregon has issued a sweeping rebuke of the DOJ’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls.
The opinion released Thursday concluded that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warned that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
The opinion released Thursday concluded that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warned that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
Federal judge rules DOJ can ‘no longer’ be trusted in voter roll crusade
The judge pointed to a letter from Bondi to Minnesota that tied federal immigration enforcement to demands for voter data as the smoking gun.
bit.ly
February 6, 2026 at 6:49 PM
🚨NEW: A federal judge out of Oregon has issued a sweeping rebuke of the DOJ’s nationwide push to seize state voter rolls.
The opinion released Thursday concluded that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warned that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
The opinion released Thursday concluded that the department can no longer be presumed to be acting in good faith and warned that its conduct threatens voters and states’ rights.
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Contrary to The Oregonian, giving $75m in PCEF funds to renovate the Moda Center would not "stretch the limit of what the fund is intended to do;" it would be a complete perversion of the what the fund is meant to do.
You’ll never guess which Deputy City Administrator (with deep ties to PBA lobbyists) wants to raid $75 million of PCEF funds for Moda Center renovations.
Portland leaders look to city’s cash-rich climate fund to help keep Trail Blazers in town
A key city councilor expressed skepticism about the proposal to use clean energy fund money for Moda Center renovations, saying those dollars are supposed to reduce carbon emissions, not finance arena...
www.oregonlive.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Contrary to The Oregonian, giving $75m in PCEF funds to renovate the Moda Center would not "stretch the limit of what the fund is intended to do;" it would be a complete perversion of the what the fund is meant to do.
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The City of Portland transportation committee is getting a 45 minute briefing on autonomous vehicles next week www.portland.gov/council/agen...
February 5, 2026 at 10:27 PM
The City of Portland transportation committee is getting a 45 minute briefing on autonomous vehicles next week www.portland.gov/council/agen...