Mara Gross
@maragpdx.bsky.social
Nonprofits, policy, erstwhile lawyer • Healthy and just communities • she/her • Portland, Oregon
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AUTHORS!!
Remember that case where a bunch of authors sued AI for stealing their work? And WON?
Well, the settlement money has been announced. Each WORK that got thefted will be compensated $3k (split 50/50 bw publisher + author). So authors will be compensated $1500 per WORK stolen.
More here:
Remember that case where a bunch of authors sued AI for stealing their work? And WON?
Well, the settlement money has been announced. Each WORK that got thefted will be compensated $3k (split 50/50 bw publisher + author). So authors will be compensated $1500 per WORK stolen.
More here:
Homepage | Bartz v Anthropic Settlement Site
www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
AUTHORS!!
Remember that case where a bunch of authors sued AI for stealing their work? And WON?
Well, the settlement money has been announced. Each WORK that got thefted will be compensated $3k (split 50/50 bw publisher + author). So authors will be compensated $1500 per WORK stolen.
More here:
Remember that case where a bunch of authors sued AI for stealing their work? And WON?
Well, the settlement money has been announced. Each WORK that got thefted will be compensated $3k (split 50/50 bw publisher + author). So authors will be compensated $1500 per WORK stolen.
More here:
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A horrific mass murder is unfolding in Sudan, where no one can see it. The RSF are murdering civilians in El Fasher, having finally defeated the Sudanese army forces holding out in the city. The BBC has managed to speak to some who escaped
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fC...
Sudanese survivors of el-Fasher siege tell the BBC about RSF brutality | BBC News
YouTube video by BBC News
www.youtube.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:14 AM
A horrific mass murder is unfolding in Sudan, where no one can see it. The RSF are murdering civilians in El Fasher, having finally defeated the Sudanese army forces holding out in the city. The BBC has managed to speak to some who escaped
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fC...
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Meanwhile, we will be filing a brief in the Ninth Circuit later today urging the court to hold an en banc hearing on the motion to stay our first TRO.
This means that, for now, National Guard troops still cannot be deployed in Oregon.
This means that, for now, National Guard troops still cannot be deployed in Oregon.
October 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Meanwhile, we will be filing a brief in the Ninth Circuit later today urging the court to hold an en banc hearing on the motion to stay our first TRO.
This means that, for now, National Guard troops still cannot be deployed in Oregon.
This means that, for now, National Guard troops still cannot be deployed in Oregon.
October 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Immergut's second order, given from the bench, will prohibit the relocation or deployment of any federalized national guard to Oregon.
October 6, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Immergut's second order, given from the bench, will prohibit the relocation or deployment of any federalized national guard to Oregon.
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We will be gathering at our waterfront tomorrow to be present with each other, care for each other, and remind those that seek to occupy us - we out number you.
Tomorrow. Sunday. 3pm at
Battleship Memorial, Downtown Portland
We stand together.
United.
Peaceful and Determined.
Oregonians from all walks of life
coming together in a
peaceful demonstration
to send a clear message:
NO MILITARY TAKEOVER OF PORTLAND.
www.mobilize.us/oepindivisib...
Battleship Memorial, Downtown Portland
We stand together.
United.
Peaceful and Determined.
Oregonians from all walks of life
coming together in a
peaceful demonstration
to send a clear message:
NO MILITARY TAKEOVER OF PORTLAND.
www.mobilize.us/oepindivisib...
Peaceful Demonstration - No Military Takeover of Portland! · Outer East Portland Indivisible
Save the time - 3pm Sunday. Planning in progress, more details coming.
**We stand together. United. Peaceful and Determined.**
Oregonians from all walks of life—nurses, teachers, faith leaders, smal...
www.mobilize.us
September 28, 2025 at 3:26 AM
We will be gathering at our waterfront tomorrow to be present with each other, care for each other, and remind those that seek to occupy us - we out number you.
In addition to hearing the sound of helicopters, I’m smelling something acrid in the air, like burning rubber or something. anyone have info? NE Portland, a few miles from downtown and ICE hq.
September 28, 2025 at 6:29 AM
In addition to hearing the sound of helicopters, I’m smelling something acrid in the air, like burning rubber or something. anyone have info? NE Portland, a few miles from downtown and ICE hq.
Portland is terrifying. The tiny thorns as I cut back my raspberry bushes today … you don’t want to even know.
September 28, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Portland is terrifying. The tiny thorns as I cut back my raspberry bushes today … you don’t want to even know.
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If you’re in Portland and pissed off about the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel, here’s a good guide as to what you can do.
Our local Sinclair station is KATU, and the post includes a list of last night’s advertisers. www.bojack2.com/2025/09/acti...
Our local Sinclair station is KATU, and the post includes a list of last night’s advertisers. www.bojack2.com/2025/09/acti...
Acting locally about Kimmel
I'm interrupting my current blog hiatus (which has been quite positive; I'll write about it soon) for what I consider a public service. Any...
www.bojack2.com
September 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
If you’re in Portland and pissed off about the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel, here’s a good guide as to what you can do.
Our local Sinclair station is KATU, and the post includes a list of last night’s advertisers. www.bojack2.com/2025/09/acti...
Our local Sinclair station is KATU, and the post includes a list of last night’s advertisers. www.bojack2.com/2025/09/acti...
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in light of the kimmel news, just a reminder that a few days ago a prominent fox news host literally called for killing homeless people. right afterward, someone shot up a couple homeless encampments.
that fox news host still has his job.
that fox news host still has his job.
Brian Kilmeade endorses euthanizing homeless people: "Involuntary lethal injection, or something. Just kill them."
September 17, 2025 at 11:23 PM
in light of the kimmel news, just a reminder that a few days ago a prominent fox news host literally called for killing homeless people. right afterward, someone shot up a couple homeless encampments.
that fox news host still has his job.
that fox news host still has his job.
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The White House has ordered the US Dept. of Justice to prioritize denaturalization: voiding the citizenship of US citizens.
Who will it denaturalize? "Any" case that it "determines to be sufficiently important".
Point 10 leaves the criteria opaque and arbitrary.
substack.com/redirect/169...
Who will it denaturalize? "Any" case that it "determines to be sufficiently important".
Point 10 leaves the criteria opaque and arbitrary.
substack.com/redirect/169...
June 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The White House has ordered the US Dept. of Justice to prioritize denaturalization: voiding the citizenship of US citizens.
Who will it denaturalize? "Any" case that it "determines to be sufficiently important".
Point 10 leaves the criteria opaque and arbitrary.
substack.com/redirect/169...
Who will it denaturalize? "Any" case that it "determines to be sufficiently important".
Point 10 leaves the criteria opaque and arbitrary.
substack.com/redirect/169...
It appears that ICE is arresting US citizens in Portland, Oregon. This parent doesn’t know where her kid was taken. www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8rmkp9k/
#portland #iceprotest #ICE #cowards
TikTok video by susie5clops
www.tiktok.com
June 22, 2025 at 2:03 AM
It appears that ICE is arresting US citizens in Portland, Oregon. This parent doesn’t know where her kid was taken. www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8rmkp9k/
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Following today's massive "No Kings" march in Portland, federal agents have begun firing tear gas and less-lethal munitions at a crowd of roughly 500 people at the ICE facility on Macadam Avenue. Stay tuned to the Mercury for the latest.
Following Massive Daytime Downtown "No Kings" March, Protesters Gassed at ICE Facility
An estimated ten thousand Portlanders joined the national "No Kings" march today in downtown Portland—for a look at what transpired, check out the Mercury's Bluesky account. As the march came to an en...
www.portlandmercury.com
June 15, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Following today's massive "No Kings" march in Portland, federal agents have begun firing tear gas and less-lethal munitions at a crowd of roughly 500 people at the ICE facility on Macadam Avenue. Stay tuned to the Mercury for the latest.
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Three small victories (we'll take it!) on the immigration front:
* Trump regime returned a Guatemalan man, known as O.C.G., who was wrongly deported to Mexico, marking the first instance of the regime following a court order.
* Trump regime returned a Guatemalan man, known as O.C.G., who was wrongly deported to Mexico, marking the first instance of the regime following a court order.
June 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Three small victories (we'll take it!) on the immigration front:
* Trump regime returned a Guatemalan man, known as O.C.G., who was wrongly deported to Mexico, marking the first instance of the regime following a court order.
* Trump regime returned a Guatemalan man, known as O.C.G., who was wrongly deported to Mexico, marking the first instance of the regime following a court order.
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Now more than ever, we need our leaders to fight for climate justice, not walk away from it. So why is #MultCo considering cuts to climate and sustainability programs? Join us this Thursday for a #HandsOffClimateJustice rally!
🗓️ Thurs. 5/29 2pm
📍501 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Wear red❗
#ClimateJusticeNow
🗓️ Thurs. 5/29 2pm
📍501 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Wear red❗
#ClimateJusticeNow
May 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Now more than ever, we need our leaders to fight for climate justice, not walk away from it. So why is #MultCo considering cuts to climate and sustainability programs? Join us this Thursday for a #HandsOffClimateJustice rally!
🗓️ Thurs. 5/29 2pm
📍501 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Wear red❗
#ClimateJusticeNow
🗓️ Thurs. 5/29 2pm
📍501 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Wear red❗
#ClimateJusticeNow
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Release Mayor Baraka immediately, along with everyone else who has been illegally arrested by ICE.
www.usmayors.org/2025/05/09/s...
www.usmayors.org/2025/05/09/s...
May 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Release Mayor Baraka immediately, along with everyone else who has been illegally arrested by ICE.
www.usmayors.org/2025/05/09/s...
www.usmayors.org/2025/05/09/s...
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Masked agents of the state are now comfortable arresting citizens, including election officials, who challenge their operations
HAPPENING NOW: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was just taken into custody while protesting outside the Delaney Hall ICE detention center
May 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Masked agents of the state are now comfortable arresting citizens, including election officials, who challenge their operations
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I think the special sauce of the Planning Commission is to be a public forum of ideas. It turns out our city and region is home to a lot of phenomenal folks who are asking important questions and suggesting thoughtful solutions. Here have been some that have stuck with me:
May 5, 2025 at 3:39 AM
I think the special sauce of the Planning Commission is to be a public forum of ideas. It turns out our city and region is home to a lot of phenomenal folks who are asking important questions and suggesting thoughtful solutions. Here have been some that have stuck with me:
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Signals would become stop signs. Crosswalks would waste away. No one would respond to your neighborhood street safety requests. Cars would take over plazas.
City budget heating up! Time to focus and learn what's up.
City budget heating up! Time to focus and learn what's up.
PBOT eyes elimination of key programs and services as they await budget fate
Have we hit rock bottom? We can only hope so.
bikeportland.org
May 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Signals would become stop signs. Crosswalks would waste away. No one would respond to your neighborhood street safety requests. Cars would take over plazas.
City budget heating up! Time to focus and learn what's up.
City budget heating up! Time to focus and learn what's up.
Standing up for Oregon schools against threats to illegally withhold funds. Thank you @tinakotek.bsky.social. opb.org/article/2025...
Oregon rejects Trump administration’s school funding threat over DEI policies
Top officials in Oregon are refusing to sign off on a demand from the U.S. Department of Education that requires states to abandon policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion if they want to k...
opb.org
April 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Standing up for Oregon schools against threats to illegally withhold funds. Thank you @tinakotek.bsky.social. opb.org/article/2025...
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boosting because good and we need more good
Rep. Steven Horsford to Greer: "So the trade representative hasn't spoken to the POTUS about a global reordering of trade, but yet he announced it on a tweet? WTF! Who is in charge? It looks like your boss just pulled the rug out from under you. There is no strategy ... is this market manipulation?"
April 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
boosting because good and we need more good
You can stop asking where the mass opposition is. It’s everywhere.
The message is: crowd large.
Many politicians, administrators, and business leaders, in bowing to Trump, have drawn confidence and comfort from the perceived vibe shift.
Events like this puncture that delusion.
Many politicians, administrators, and business leaders, in bowing to Trump, have drawn confidence and comfort from the perceived vibe shift.
Events like this puncture that delusion.
You can stop asking where the mass opposition is. It's everywhere.
People poured out to protest not only what Trump has done—and what they fear he will do next.
www.motherjones.com
April 6, 2025 at 1:06 AM
You can stop asking where the mass opposition is. It’s everywhere.
