Khanh Pham for Oregon
@khanhphamforor.bsky.social
Community organizer, parent, and Senator for Oregon SD 23.
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Most of the time I’m sort of inured to the news and sometimes I have to heavy breathe to get to the end of the post
A child dying of cancer spent her final days fighting to free her wrongfully detained father from ICE custody.
This comes just weeks after a mother from Maryland was denied the right to be at her son’s side as he died from cancer.
Not one dime for this cruelty.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/chicago/...
This comes just weeks after a mother from Maryland was denied the right to be at her son’s side as he died from cancer.
Not one dime for this cruelty.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/chicago/...
Ofelia Torres, teen who fought to have her father released from ICE custody, dies from rare cancer
Ofelia Torres, 16, died on Friday from Stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, her father's lawyer confirmed.
www.cbsnews.com
February 16, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Most of the time I’m sort of inured to the news and sometimes I have to heavy breathe to get to the end of the post
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I recently visited Maria in the Tacoma detention center. She is a loving mom, pays her taxes, and has no criminal history -- not even a parking ticket. She deserves to come home to her two children and her husband, who is recovering from surgery. I will not stop fighting until she is home.
Oregon woman headed to buy socks for teen son. She’s now stuck in ICE detention
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici has pushed ICE to release Maria Trinidad Loya Medina so she can care for her seriously ill husband and their two children. Medina has lived in the U.S. for more than 20 year...
www.oregonlive.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:04 AM
I recently visited Maria in the Tacoma detention center. She is a loving mom, pays her taxes, and has no criminal history -- not even a parking ticket. She deserves to come home to her two children and her husband, who is recovering from surgery. I will not stop fighting until she is home.
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The $38.3 billion they are going to spend for interment camps could fund the annual budget of NASA, the EPA, and all clean energy R&D at the Department of Energy—combined.
Breaking news: ICE expects to spend $38.3 billion on its plan to acquire warehouses across the U.S. and retrofit them into immigrant detention centers that can hold tens of thousands of people, according to agency documents.
ICE plans to spend $38.3 billion turning warehouses into detention centers
ICE plans to spend $38.3 billion converting warehouses into detention centers, according to planning documents, more than the annual budgets of 22 states.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:14 AM
The $38.3 billion they are going to spend for interment camps could fund the annual budget of NASA, the EPA, and all clean energy R&D at the Department of Energy—combined.
2700 families were evicted in Oregon last month.
Last month set an all time record for the number of evictions in the state of Oregon. This is an emergency, and this legislative session I'm asking my colleagues to add back $10 million to the state's eviction prevention fund to help keep families in stable housing. #orleg https://loom.ly/4Fgb5vs
Record evictions in Oregon highlight urgent housing crisis
Oregon experienced a record high in court-ordered evictions in January, driven by reduced state funding for eviction prevention and rising living costs, prompting urgent calls for solutions to keep families
www.kezi.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:52 PM
2700 families were evicted in Oregon last month.
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80,000 people is just a number that makes my stomach clench thinking about it
ICE is currently holding around 80,000 detainees. Nazi Germany didn't reach this number in its formal camp system until 1942, nine years after seizing power and three years into the war.
February 10, 2026 at 3:46 AM
80,000 people is just a number that makes my stomach clench thinking about it
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It's been a busy start to the year - press conferences and rallies, overseen hearings on multiple housing and transportation bills, met with policymakers and advocates on everything from immigrants' rights to economic development, and hosted visiting constituents for meetings in my office. #orleg
February 9, 2026 at 8:34 PM
It's been a busy start to the year - press conferences and rallies, overseen hearings on multiple housing and transportation bills, met with policymakers and advocates on everything from immigrants' rights to economic development, and hosted visiting constituents for meetings in my office. #orleg
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Anne Frank died from a typhus epidemic that spread through the concentration camp where she was imprisoned.
Two active cases of tuberculosis and 18 cases of COVID-19 have been identified at a massive immigration detention center in El Paso, according to the local Democratic member of Congress.
www.texastribune.org/2026/02/07/i...
www.texastribune.org/2026/02/07/i...
Two tuberculosis cases detected at Camp East Montana ICE facility
Eighteen cases of COVID-19 were also identified. U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar on Friday visited the 5,000-bed tent facility on the Fort Bliss Army base and said she saw many "chronic issues."
www.texastribune.org
February 7, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Anne Frank died from a typhus epidemic that spread through the concentration camp where she was imprisoned.
$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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Exciting D1 news: East Portland is going to be the heart of Soccer City this summer!
Can't wait to catch a match at Lents Park😍
Can't wait to catch a match at Lents Park😍
MAKE SOME ROOM PICKLES, WE’RE MOVING IN!🧳
The Portland Bangers and Cherry Bombs are coming to Lents Park.
Let’s get this party started‼️
@picklesbaseball.bsky.social
@cherrybombsfc.bsky.social
The Portland Bangers and Cherry Bombs are coming to Lents Park.
Let’s get this party started‼️
@picklesbaseball.bsky.social
@cherrybombsfc.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Exciting D1 news: East Portland is going to be the heart of Soccer City this summer!
Can't wait to catch a match at Lents Park😍
Can't wait to catch a match at Lents Park😍
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I also talked to former MCDA Mike Schmidt, who had a different take.
February 6, 2026 at 12:52 AM
I also talked to former MCDA Mike Schmidt, who had a different take.
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Nathan Vasquez does not consider himself an ICE agent watchdog. But he did win the DA seat on a “tough on crime” platform. As federal officials flout the law and hurt Portlanders, attention is turning to the DA to hold them to account.
What Can the Multnomah County District Attorney Do to Stand Up to Trump?
What can local government leaders do to protect their residents in a time of federal authoritarianism? Many Portlanders have asked that question since federal officials and agents have become increasi...
www.portlandmercury.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Nathan Vasquez does not consider himself an ICE agent watchdog. But he did win the DA seat on a “tough on crime” platform. As federal officials flout the law and hurt Portlanders, attention is turning to the DA to hold them to account.
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Still figuring out your weekend plans? Check out two FREE, family-friendly events happening in East Portland: the Portland Winter Lights Festival Launch Party in Parkrose, and the Gateway Night Market happening in the Gateway/Hazelwood neighborhood!
February 6, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Still figuring out your weekend plans? Check out two FREE, family-friendly events happening in East Portland: the Portland Winter Lights Festival Launch Party in Parkrose, and the Gateway Night Market happening in the Gateway/Hazelwood neighborhood!
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I was just denied entry to the Dilley detention facility while my constituent, seven-year-old Diana, remains inside.
What kind of sick, horrific conditions are children being forced to endure in there?
I will be back tomorrow. Accountability can’t wait.
What kind of sick, horrific conditions are children being forced to endure in there?
I will be back tomorrow. Accountability can’t wait.
February 6, 2026 at 2:35 AM
I was just denied entry to the Dilley detention facility while my constituent, seven-year-old Diana, remains inside.
What kind of sick, horrific conditions are children being forced to endure in there?
I will be back tomorrow. Accountability can’t wait.
What kind of sick, horrific conditions are children being forced to endure in there?
I will be back tomorrow. Accountability can’t wait.
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one thing i have noticed is a lot of folks do not seem to understand the difference between a presidential election and 435+ legislative elections. i have seen any number of people say that you could subvert the outcome this november by targeting “swing states,” which does not make any sense.
February 5, 2026 at 1:26 PM
one thing i have noticed is a lot of folks do not seem to understand the difference between a presidential election and 435+ legislative elections. i have seen any number of people say that you could subvert the outcome this november by targeting “swing states,” which does not make any sense.
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The Skanner's closure is a profound loss—an irreplaceable Black-owned institution holding power to account & serving communities too often ignored. I’m championing Protect Local Journalism (SB1580) to ensure Big Tech pays its fair share so community media survives & thrives.
https://loom.ly/k0JNi8A
https://loom.ly/k0JNi8A
The Skanner Ceases Operation After 50 Years
The Skanner, a pioneering Black-owned newspaper in Portland, has ceased operation.
www.wweek.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:43 PM
The Skanner's closure is a profound loss—an irreplaceable Black-owned institution holding power to account & serving communities too often ignored. I’m championing Protect Local Journalism (SB1580) to ensure Big Tech pays its fair share so community media survives & thrives.
https://loom.ly/k0JNi8A
https://loom.ly/k0JNi8A
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In this fraught time, it's inspiring to see Oregon high school students stepping up to discuss and debate our foundational constitutional principles, as they are being tested and under threat like never before. Shout out to the students from McDaniel High School featured!
https://loom.ly/rU_Ih2Y
https://loom.ly/rU_Ih2Y
As politics roil the nation, Oregon students compete to make sense of the U.S. Constitution and find solutions
Nearly 200 high schoolers participated in the civic championship at Multnomah County Courthouse with federal judges among those evaluating their constitutional knowledge.
www.oregonlive.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:04 PM
In this fraught time, it's inspiring to see Oregon high school students stepping up to discuss and debate our foundational constitutional principles, as they are being tested and under threat like never before. Shout out to the students from McDaniel High School featured!
https://loom.ly/rU_Ih2Y
https://loom.ly/rU_Ih2Y
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I keep thinking about the difference between the feds who chaotically unloaded teargas on thousands of people after a few minutes of chanting vs. the crowd, which moved slowly and carefully even while people were choking & blind from gas. People looked out for each other & didn't panic. We will win.
February 1, 2026 at 4:50 PM
I keep thinking about the difference between the feds who chaotically unloaded teargas on thousands of people after a few minutes of chanting vs. the crowd, which moved slowly and carefully even while people were choking & blind from gas. People looked out for each other & didn't panic. We will win.
I join my City Councilors in calling for prosecution of ICE for this flagrant violation of city and state law. This is illegal, and if ICE does this to families and children on a sunny peaceful daytime protest, I shudder to think what they do without that kind of daylight and public scrutiny.
I just got tear gassed along with thousands of union members, many of whom had their families with them. Federal agents at the ICE facility tear gassed children. We must abolish ICE, DHS, and we must have prosecutions. I expect to see enforcement of our city code prohibiting the use of tear gas.
February 1, 2026 at 5:11 AM
I join my City Councilors in calling for prosecution of ICE for this flagrant violation of city and state law. This is illegal, and if ICE does this to families and children on a sunny peaceful daytime protest, I shudder to think what they do without that kind of daylight and public scrutiny.
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I just got tear gassed along with thousands of union members, many of whom had their families with them. Federal agents at the ICE facility tear gassed children. We must abolish ICE, DHS, and we must have prosecutions. I expect to see enforcement of our city code prohibiting the use of tear gas.
February 1, 2026 at 1:23 AM
I just got tear gassed along with thousands of union members, many of whom had their families with them. Federal agents at the ICE facility tear gassed children. We must abolish ICE, DHS, and we must have prosecutions. I expect to see enforcement of our city code prohibiting the use of tear gas.
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A little girl in Portland, OR after being tear gassed by ICE. what the actual fuck.
February 1, 2026 at 2:14 AM
A little girl in Portland, OR after being tear gassed by ICE. what the actual fuck.
See y'all there today. I'll be joining the Woodstock ride!
There are FIVE Solidarity Bike Rides on Saturday Jan 31, most linking up with the 2PM Irving Park Vigil Ride for those murdered by ICE.
From Milwaukie, Westside, Woodstock, Ladds
We are stronger together.
Find details about all at shift2bikes.org
@indivisible-oregon.bsky.social @bikeportland.org
From Milwaukie, Westside, Woodstock, Ladds
We are stronger together.
Find details about all at shift2bikes.org
@indivisible-oregon.bsky.social @bikeportland.org
January 31, 2026 at 4:27 PM
See y'all there today. I'll be joining the Woodstock ride!
What's giving you hope these days? My community, this amazing district who care deeply about one another and organizing to protect and defend democracy, here in Oregon and beyond. Thanks to everyone for packing the room at our Joint Town Hall! #orleg
January 28, 2026 at 9:43 PM
What's giving you hope these days? My community, this amazing district who care deeply about one another and organizing to protect and defend democracy, here in Oregon and beyond. Thanks to everyone for packing the room at our Joint Town Hall! #orleg
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I am grieving the latest killing by federal agents. Alex Pretti — a neighbor who stepped in to protect a woman being physically attacked, who was then held down by multiple federal agents — was shot dead by ICE in Minneapolis this past weekend.
January 27, 2026 at 4:59 PM
I am grieving the latest killing by federal agents. Alex Pretti — a neighbor who stepped in to protect a woman being physically attacked, who was then held down by multiple federal agents — was shot dead by ICE in Minneapolis this past weekend.
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brass solidarity band performing “stand by me” in the streets of whittier next to alex pretti’s memorial. the crowd started chanting “the people united will never be defeated” so they incorporated it into the song. i love minneapolis
January 27, 2026 at 12:22 AM
brass solidarity band performing “stand by me” in the streets of whittier next to alex pretti’s memorial. the crowd started chanting “the people united will never be defeated” so they incorporated it into the song. i love minneapolis
We have so many difficult decisions to make to keep ODOT solvent over the next few years. I'm grateful for the community voices speaking up to demand the Oregon Legislature prioritize protecting funding for safer streets, passenger rail, and road maintenance. #orleg #orpol
Lawmakers eye Safe Routes to School funding to backfill maintenance hole
They wouldn't come for the kids' money, would they?
bikeportland.org
January 26, 2026 at 5:34 PM