Xavier D. Stickler
@xavierdstickler.bsky.social
If Barbur Blvd was a person: curvy, too wide, useless. Transit, architecture, urban geography.
Opinions are that of *your* employer.
Opinions are that of *your* employer.
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May your email never find me. May I sublime onto the next plane of existence without the burden of text comprehension
February 9, 2026 at 8:10 PM
May your email never find me. May I sublime onto the next plane of existence without the burden of text comprehension
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hard to think of a better example of "you may not believe in class war, but billionaires know they're in one" than this
This is bleak: Jes Staley, currently CEO of Barclays, reassuring Epstein that popular revolt against financial elites is unlikely because capitalism and pop culture have defanged social movements, leaving people more invested in consumption than justice.
February 7, 2026 at 3:53 AM
hard to think of a better example of "you may not believe in class war, but billionaires know they're in one" than this
“I wonder why Portland’s homelessness crisis is so bad?”
Donnie Oliveira with $106M shoved up his ass:
Donnie Oliveira with $106M shoved up his ass:
February 7, 2026 at 3:26 AM
“I wonder why Portland’s homelessness crisis is so bad?”
Donnie Oliveira with $106M shoved up his ass:
Donnie Oliveira with $106M shoved up his ass:
If you live in Forest Grove, please for the love of God run against Susan McClane.
In a statement to BikePortland this morning, Councilor Mitch Green called a bill in the legislature that aims to preempt local regulation of robotaxis, "appalling."
bikeportland.org/2026/02/05/a...
bikeportland.org/2026/02/05/a...
A showdown looms over robotaxis on Portland streets
It might not be a smooth ride for Waymo.
bikeportland.org
February 5, 2026 at 6:01 PM
If you live in Forest Grove, please for the love of God run against Susan McClane.
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Hitting *the third floor* of an apartment building across the street is more than a mere skill issue.
February 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Hitting *the third floor* of an apartment building across the street is more than a mere skill issue.
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In a lovely tribute to Catherine O’Hara, one of the tv screens at the Eagle is playing Schitt’s Creek instead of porn
February 2, 2026 at 2:28 AM
In a lovely tribute to Catherine O’Hara, one of the tv screens at the Eagle is playing Schitt’s Creek instead of porn
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At the heart of every well used US transit system is a piece of infrastructure that was built over 100 years ago that you simply could not build today under any circumstances.
January 31, 2026 at 6:52 PM
At the heart of every well used US transit system is a piece of infrastructure that was built over 100 years ago that you simply could not build today under any circumstances.
Me when TriMet suggested City Council use PCEF transportation decarbonization money to pay for hydrogen buses on 82nd
January 30, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Me when TriMet suggested City Council use PCEF transportation decarbonization money to pay for hydrogen buses on 82nd
Dog (assisting in) driving an old man around. Not very traffic-safety of them, but I'll allow it.
January 27, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Dog (assisting in) driving an old man around. Not very traffic-safety of them, but I'll allow it.
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The people of Minnesota have executed one of the most impressive civil resistance campaigns I can remember:
- Organized a city wide general strike
- Maintained nonviolent discipline amidst violence
- Mobilized 10,000s in subzero temps to protest and watch ICE
- Flipped public opinion against ICE
- Organized a city wide general strike
- Maintained nonviolent discipline amidst violence
- Mobilized 10,000s in subzero temps to protest and watch ICE
- Flipped public opinion against ICE
January 26, 2026 at 4:17 PM
The people of Minnesota have executed one of the most impressive civil resistance campaigns I can remember:
- Organized a city wide general strike
- Maintained nonviolent discipline amidst violence
- Mobilized 10,000s in subzero temps to protest and watch ICE
- Flipped public opinion against ICE
- Organized a city wide general strike
- Maintained nonviolent discipline amidst violence
- Mobilized 10,000s in subzero temps to protest and watch ICE
- Flipped public opinion against ICE
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That goes for what’s happened in Palestine as well. The surveillance technology they tested on Palestinians is now being used against us at home. The imperial boomerang always comes back. The war always comes home.
Your fate is bound to mine, and mine to yours.
Your fate is bound to mine, and mine to yours.
January 26, 2026 at 2:30 AM
That goes for what’s happened in Palestine as well. The surveillance technology they tested on Palestinians is now being used against us at home. The imperial boomerang always comes back. The war always comes home.
Your fate is bound to mine, and mine to yours.
Your fate is bound to mine, and mine to yours.
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Strategic masterminds, the OR Democrats, think cutting safety funding for kids trying to get to school is the way to solve our transportation budget woes. Actually, the OPPOSITE is true: red or blue, urban or rural, safety for kids and families around schools is a TOP PRIORITY and BASIC NEED.
URGENT ACTION ALERT: We've just heard some alarming news that Governor Kotek and the Joint Transportation Committee (made up of lawmakers from both parties in Oregon's legislature) are considering taking funds from the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) to fill other gaps in ODOT's budget.
January 23, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Strategic masterminds, the OR Democrats, think cutting safety funding for kids trying to get to school is the way to solve our transportation budget woes. Actually, the OPPOSITE is true: red or blue, urban or rural, safety for kids and families around schools is a TOP PRIORITY and BASIC NEED.
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Positively shocked that the house magazine of the Manhattan Institute is upset that my book refuses to attribute America's record-high homelessness to "personal choices"—rather than, say, rents outpacing income gains by 325 percent since 1985.
“There Is No Place for Us”: A Sympathetic, but Skewed, Portrait of the Working Homeless
Brian Goldstone’s new book downplays the role of personal choices.
www.city-journal.org
January 17, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Positively shocked that the house magazine of the Manhattan Institute is upset that my book refuses to attribute America's record-high homelessness to "personal choices"—rather than, say, rents outpacing income gains by 325 percent since 1985.
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Update: The Netherlands has been hit with tariffs from the US due to the deployment of the two guys.
The Netherlands have doubled their military deployment to Greenland in the wake of American threats.
(There was 1 guy. Now there is 2)
(There was 1 guy. Now there is 2)
January 17, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Update: The Netherlands has been hit with tariffs from the US due to the deployment of the two guys.
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Any elected leader who thinks ICE in the era of Donald Trump can be fixed with body cameras and "more training" is deeply unserious, lacks commitment to civil and human rights, and should be voted out of office.
January 17, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Any elected leader who thinks ICE in the era of Donald Trump can be fixed with body cameras and "more training" is deeply unserious, lacks commitment to civil and human rights, and should be voted out of office.
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The Star Tribune had an insane graphic about the presence of immigration enforcement in Minneapolis. There are more immigration officers in the metro right now than local police officers.
January 15, 2026 at 12:56 AM
The Star Tribune had an insane graphic about the presence of immigration enforcement in Minneapolis. There are more immigration officers in the metro right now than local police officers.
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Councilor Ryan says he has to be "a voice for those who are voiceless" on this city council, which is a wild rhetorical position given the Owendoff news that just came out and validated everything we already more or less knew about him
January 14, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Councilor Ryan says he has to be "a voice for those who are voiceless" on this city council, which is a wild rhetorical position given the Owendoff news that just came out and validated everything we already more or less knew about him
As I was saying…
www.portlandmercury.com/news/2026/01...
www.portlandmercury.com/news/2026/01...
January 13, 2026 at 8:32 PM
As I was saying…
www.portlandmercury.com/news/2026/01...
www.portlandmercury.com/news/2026/01...
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The Mercury has obtained a series of images of group messages that show racist, sexist, and homophobic tropes used by a local developer and other local conservative political activists during a council president election. Readers may find this content offensive.
"Racist, Dehumanizing": Chat Images Show Portland Power Players Disparaging Councilors of Color
Messages obtained by the Mercury contain a slew of offensive tropes sent during a council president election
www.portlandmercury.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:21 PM
The Mercury has obtained a series of images of group messages that show racist, sexist, and homophobic tropes used by a local developer and other local conservative political activists during a council president election. Readers may find this content offensive.
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“While construction costs are estimated to increase by 68%, the costs for consultants and staff are estimated to increase by 406%. You might call it the “consultant industrial complex.” #orpol #orleg pwlobby.com/up-up-and-aw...
Up, Up and Away - Pac/West Lobby Group
Government Affairs. Economic Development. Campaign Consulting. Public Relations & Communications. Association Management.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:24 PM
“While construction costs are estimated to increase by 68%, the costs for consultants and staff are estimated to increase by 406%. You might call it the “consultant industrial complex.” #orpol #orleg pwlobby.com/up-up-and-aw...
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Door to door "papers please" raids by masked and armed agents of the state against the express wishes of local elected officials, but tell me again how we were "overreacting" to call Trump a fascist
Greg Bovino has officially kicked off door-to-door raids. ICE/CBP goons are seen blocking an entire block, while Bovino and his Gestapo personally go door-to-door. (St. Paul, MN. January 11, 2026)
January 11, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Door to door "papers please" raids by masked and armed agents of the state against the express wishes of local elected officials, but tell me again how we were "overreacting" to call Trump a fascist
I did not have beefing with a genocidal banker on my 2026 bingo, but here we are.
Brian, if you're reading this: Free Palestine, and kiss my ass.
Brian, if you're reading this: Free Palestine, and kiss my ass.
January 10, 2026 at 10:59 PM
I did not have beefing with a genocidal banker on my 2026 bingo, but here we are.
Brian, if you're reading this: Free Palestine, and kiss my ass.
Brian, if you're reading this: Free Palestine, and kiss my ass.
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If the executive branch can unilaterally cut off federal funding to specific states the union has already been dissolved.
January 10, 2026 at 1:34 AM
If the executive branch can unilaterally cut off federal funding to specific states the union has already been dissolved.
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Nathan Vasquez is telling Portland residents he’s cooperating with the feds. Philly DA Larry Krasner told them to get the eff out of Philly. They are not the same.
January 9, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Nathan Vasquez is telling Portland residents he’s cooperating with the feds. Philly DA Larry Krasner told them to get the eff out of Philly. They are not the same.
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Less than 400 Venezuelans live in Portland, according to U.S. census data. Elliott Young, a Lat. Am. history professor at Lewis and Clark U who has researched Tren de Aragua in Venezuela, surrounding countries and the U.S., said he has not seen any evidence of the gang’s presence in Portland.
Residents at Portland's Bria Apartments, where two people shot by federal agents called for help yesterday, told the Capital Chronicle many immigrants live in the complex and that they haven't seen gang activity in or around the complex.
Feds identify two people shot in Portland • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The Department of Homeland Security claims the two are affiliated with a Venezuelan gang but has not yet provided any evidence
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January 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Less than 400 Venezuelans live in Portland, according to U.S. census data. Elliott Young, a Lat. Am. history professor at Lewis and Clark U who has researched Tren de Aragua in Venezuela, surrounding countries and the U.S., said he has not seen any evidence of the gang’s presence in Portland.