Steph Routh (she/they)
@stephrouth.bsky.social
Post-electoral flaneur. Love dogs, long walks on the beach, community organizing, and transportation and housing policies that advance a survivable planet.
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Also… assuming the optimist in me is right and we can protect our neighbors to make it through this together, watch out future electeds:
Neighbors are more connected than ever before and will be even more powerful in our collective advocacy to make Minneapolis better for *all*
of us moving forward.
Neighbors are more connected than ever before and will be even more powerful in our collective advocacy to make Minneapolis better for *all*
of us moving forward.
Positive thought to end the day:
The amount of organizing & mutual aid happening in Minneapolis right now is NEXT LEVEL.
We will protect our neighbors & get through this as best we can.
We are so much stronger together. And we are SO together right now.
I ❤️ you, MPLS.
The amount of organizing & mutual aid happening in Minneapolis right now is NEXT LEVEL.
We will protect our neighbors & get through this as best we can.
We are so much stronger together. And we are SO together right now.
I ❤️ you, MPLS.
January 12, 2026 at 5:37 AM
Also… assuming the optimist in me is right and we can protect our neighbors to make it through this together, watch out future electeds:
Neighbors are more connected than ever before and will be even more powerful in our collective advocacy to make Minneapolis better for *all*
of us moving forward.
Neighbors are more connected than ever before and will be even more powerful in our collective advocacy to make Minneapolis better for *all*
of us moving forward.
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A Black man was killed by ICE (off duty) in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. And like Renée Good, he was an American citizen. But most people have not heard about Keith Porter.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
January 10, 2026 at 3:24 PM
A Black man was killed by ICE (off duty) in Los Angeles on New Year’s Eve. And like Renée Good, he was an American citizen. But most people have not heard about Keith Porter.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
I need y’all to realize this. Black people experience this lack of visibility all the time when it comes to being victims.
I am co-facilitating a non-cooperation training this afternoon (Saturday, January 10 at 1 p.m.) in partnership with Protect Oregon and @indivisible-oregon.bsky.social East Portland. There are still a few spaces! You can sign up here: lnkd.in/gJX9Q6zh
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January 10, 2026 at 4:34 PM
I am co-facilitating a non-cooperation training this afternoon (Saturday, January 10 at 1 p.m.) in partnership with Protect Oregon and @indivisible-oregon.bsky.social East Portland. There are still a few spaces! You can sign up here: lnkd.in/gJX9Q6zh
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WSJ investigation: In the past 6 months ICE agents have fired at vehicles 13 times, leading to:
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
Videos Show How ICE Vehicle Stops Can Escalate to Shootings
A WSJ visual investigation found that the Minneapolis ICE killing is one of 13 incidents where federal immigration agents have used deadly force against civilians in vehicles since July.
www.wsj.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:44 PM
WSJ investigation: In the past 6 months ICE agents have fired at vehicles 13 times, leading to:
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
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Federal agents have shot two people in Portland, just a day after ICE shot and killed a woman in Minnesota. Follow @alexzee.bsky.social for updates. www.opb.org/article/2026...
Federal agents shoot 2 people in East Portland
Two people were shot Thursday by federal officers operating in East Portland, according to the Portland Police Bureau. The victims were transported to a local hospital. It was not immediately clear th...
www.opb.org
January 9, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Federal agents have shot two people in Portland, just a day after ICE shot and killed a woman in Minnesota. Follow @alexzee.bsky.social for updates. www.opb.org/article/2026...
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Portland City Council in recess indefinitely for security concern. Info still coming into focus.
January 8, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Portland City Council in recess indefinitely for security concern. Info still coming into focus.
Huh. Well, will you look at that. Who would have thunk? (Answer: a lot of people, actually!). H/t @nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Huh. Well, will you look at that. Who would have thunk? (Answer: a lot of people, actually!). H/t @nytimes.com
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New Interview: www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...
January 3, 2026 at 9:42 PM
New Interview: www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a...
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US oil giants silent on Trump claim they will spend billions on Venezuelan oil industry
US oil giants silent on Trump claim they will spend billions on Venezuelan oil industry
US president says oil majors primed to invest in rebuilding infrastructure following Maduro ouster
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:03 AM
US oil giants silent on Trump claim they will spend billions on Venezuelan oil industry
Deeply grateful to everyone who took the time to show up for this evening's Portland Planning Commission hearing regarding the CEI Hub. As we mentioned, the written testimony will close Friday Dec. 19 but reopen Jan. 13 - Jan. 23. You can sign up to get project updates on BPS' website.
City of Portland, Oregon - Sign up for email updates from the Bureau of Planning & Sustainability (BPS)
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December 17, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Deeply grateful to everyone who took the time to show up for this evening's Portland Planning Commission hearing regarding the CEI Hub. As we mentioned, the written testimony will close Friday Dec. 19 but reopen Jan. 13 - Jan. 23. You can sign up to get project updates on BPS' website.
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Made a list of various resources, businesses, and orgs providing assistance due to the loss of SNAP funding, only to realize there are already a dozen other lists doing so. Regardless, here's a spreadsheet with 60+ businesses, orgs, and mutual aid-groups stepping up.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Portland Area SNAP Resources
docs.google.com
November 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Made a list of various resources, businesses, and orgs providing assistance due to the loss of SNAP funding, only to realize there are already a dozen other lists doing so. Regardless, here's a spreadsheet with 60+ businesses, orgs, and mutual aid-groups stepping up.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on making public transit accessible: "I think the way that you move around the city, it influences the way in which you see the city. Too often if you're riding around only in a car with tinted windows, the only New Yorker you might see is a reflection of yourself."
Zohran Mamdani, the Internet’s Mayor
Mere months ago, New York’s mayoral front-runner was polling right next to “Someone Else.” He spoke to WIRED about building a social media machine, Big Tech capitulation, and learning from Eric Adams.
www.wired.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on making public transit accessible: "I think the way that you move around the city, it influences the way in which you see the city. Too often if you're riding around only in a car with tinted windows, the only New Yorker you might see is a reflection of yourself."
In one sense, it doesn't seem to be working. But I do feel seen.
October 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
In one sense, it doesn't seem to be working. But I do feel seen.
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A full house turned out for last week's Gateway Town Hall, co-hosted by @counciloravalos.bsky.social and @councilordunphy.bsky.social. We have your recap, fresh and ready for you: www.eastportlandvoice.org/gateway-join... #eastportland #portlandoregon
Gateway Joint Town Hall Recap
A record turnout and feedback ranging from public safety issues to economic opportunities.
www.eastportlandvoice.org
October 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
A full house turned out for last week's Gateway Town Hall, co-hosted by @counciloravalos.bsky.social and @councilordunphy.bsky.social. We have your recap, fresh and ready for you: www.eastportlandvoice.org/gateway-join... #eastportland #portlandoregon
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What The Hell Is Going On, a thread:
I’ve seen some thinkpieces and posts about Portland protests that fail to understand the long-term hyperspecificity of Portland culture/humor, and frame it as a sort of shitposting meme-pilled ironic thing. Which is wrong.
So I’m gonna give you my breakdown.
I’ve seen some thinkpieces and posts about Portland protests that fail to understand the long-term hyperspecificity of Portland culture/humor, and frame it as a sort of shitposting meme-pilled ironic thing. Which is wrong.
So I’m gonna give you my breakdown.
October 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
What The Hell Is Going On, a thread:
I’ve seen some thinkpieces and posts about Portland protests that fail to understand the long-term hyperspecificity of Portland culture/humor, and frame it as a sort of shitposting meme-pilled ironic thing. Which is wrong.
So I’m gonna give you my breakdown.
I’ve seen some thinkpieces and posts about Portland protests that fail to understand the long-term hyperspecificity of Portland culture/humor, and frame it as a sort of shitposting meme-pilled ironic thing. Which is wrong.
So I’m gonna give you my breakdown.
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October 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
I am praying over my Trailhead Coffee that some video-savvy Portlander will commemorate Noem's visit with a reduxed version of the John Wick opening, in which Noem kills his puppy.
Apropos of nothing, Sec. Kristi Noem is currently praying over Burgerville with Portland ICE officials.
October 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I am praying over my Trailhead Coffee that some video-savvy Portlander will commemorate Noem's visit with a reduxed version of the John Wick opening, in which Noem kills his puppy.
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BREAKING: A federal judge blocked President Trump’s call-up of the National Guard for a deployment in Portland, saying his actions were based on false claims and undermined Oregon’s sovereignty.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Seizure of Oregon National Guard for Portland Deployment
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
October 5, 2025 at 12:21 AM
BREAKING: A federal judge blocked President Trump’s call-up of the National Guard for a deployment in Portland, saying his actions were based on false claims and undermined Oregon’s sovereignty.
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I always pay attention to what stories People Magazine and other consumer media outlets cover. That's how you can tell that something has broken through the usual political and news bubbles. This horrific Chicago story has broken through. people.com/ice-agents-o...
ICE Agents Rappel from Helicopter in Overnight Chicago Raid, Dragging Kids from Beds to U-Hauls
Overnight on Tuesday, Sept. 30, federal agents from different agencies raided an apartment building on the South Side of Chicago, pulling men, women and children — some of them allegedly naked — from ...
people.com
October 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I always pay attention to what stories People Magazine and other consumer media outlets cover. That's how you can tell that something has broken through the usual political and news bubbles. This horrific Chicago story has broken through. people.com/ice-agents-o...
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The president said, in a televised speech, that he's sending his new, less restrained, more violent military into US cities to practice their brutality on immigrants and minorities, to better train them to apply that brutality to other countries.
He said this out loud.
He said this out loud.
September 30, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The president said, in a televised speech, that he's sending his new, less restrained, more violent military into US cities to practice their brutality on immigrants and minorities, to better train them to apply that brutality to other countries.
He said this out loud.
He said this out loud.
A few other lovers of East Portland and I are starting up a local news source called @eastportlandvoice.bsky.social. We are still warming up, so please subscribe, share, and engage! <3 #eastportland #portlandoregon #localnews
In response to President Trump's declaration to send troops to Portland, Governor Tina Kotek held a joint press conference yesterday in downtown Portland along with law enforcement representatives and local, county, regional, and state elected officials. www.eastportlandvoice.org/kotek-to-tru...
Kotek to Trump: "Oregon is our home. It is not a military target."
According to a recent post on Truth Social, President Trump has directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to deploy troops to Portland with an authorization of “full force.”
In response, Governor Tina K...
www.eastportlandvoice.org
September 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
A few other lovers of East Portland and I are starting up a local news source called @eastportlandvoice.bsky.social. We are still warming up, so please subscribe, share, and engage! <3 #eastportland #portlandoregon #localnews
For example, here is an easy breezy medical power of attorney form. This is the person you would choose to make health care decisions if you were unable to articulate them yourself. www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/ABOUT...
September 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
For example, here is an easy breezy medical power of attorney form. This is the person you would choose to make health care decisions if you were unable to articulate them yourself. www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/ABOUT...
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This is literally what the actual "siege" of the auxiliary ICE building looks like
September 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This is literally what the actual "siege" of the auxiliary ICE building looks like
Dear fellow Portlanders, this is an occasional reminder that I am a notary public and waive all fees as a community service. Love y'all. 💓
September 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Dear fellow Portlanders, this is an occasional reminder that I am a notary public and waive all fees as a community service. Love y'all. 💓