Adam Drummer
@adamdrummer.bsky.social
- Bend, OR
- Mojave desert 🐢 biologist
- Part-time woodworker
- Skiing, cooking, riding bikes
- Cleveland Cavaliers 🏀 fan!
- #noKings
- Mojave desert 🐢 biologist
- Part-time woodworker
- Skiing, cooking, riding bikes
- Cleveland Cavaliers 🏀 fan!
- #noKings
I’ve driven the Kei-class vehicles all over Japan. Would love to be able to legally own her in Oregon (and get rid of all the overiszed trucks that would smash these to bits!)
A bipartisan group of Oregon lawmakers including Sen. Anthony Broadman of Bend is bringing back a bill to make Kei trucks street legal. Supporters say it could help small businesses and working Oregonians.
Oregon lawmakers, including Broadman, revive push to make Kei trucks street legal
A bipartisan group of Oregon lawmakers including Sen. Anthony Broadman of Bend is bringing back a bill to make Kei trucks street legal. Supporters say it could help small businesses and working Oregonians.
www.centraloregondaily.com
January 21, 2026 at 4:36 AM
I’ve driven the Kei-class vehicles all over Japan. Would love to be able to legally own her in Oregon (and get rid of all the overiszed trucks that would smash these to bits!)
Really helpful and important listen! As Eli says…Dems are playing both to not lose and also to not win. And, a lot of the times you/they/we end up losing! The party needs to be pushed and since the establishment is so weak and concerned about their image, they can be convinced to grow a spine
"We Have to Crush Fascism, Before It Crushes Us"
An all-star panel featuring Elie Mystal, Joy-Ann Reid, & Danielle Moodie relies on history, the law, & Black resistance to make the case for why the majority must confront and crush fascist regimes.
thelefthook.substack.com/p/we-have-to...
An all-star panel featuring Elie Mystal, Joy-Ann Reid, & Danielle Moodie relies on history, the law, & Black resistance to make the case for why the majority must confront and crush fascist regimes.
thelefthook.substack.com/p/we-have-to...
We Have to Crush Fascism, Before It Crushes Us
An all-star panel featuring Elie Mystal, Joy-Ann Reid, & Danielle Moodie relies on history, the law, & Black resistance to make the case for why the majority must confront and crush fascist regimes.
thelefthook.substack.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Really helpful and important listen! As Eli says…Dems are playing both to not lose and also to not win. And, a lot of the times you/they/we end up losing! The party needs to be pushed and since the establishment is so weak and concerned about their image, they can be convinced to grow a spine
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In OR’s Deschutes County, proportional representation can reflect voters’ views better than arbitrary lines.
Districts Won’t Truly Represent Deschutes County Residents | Sightline Institute
Proportional representation can better reflect voters’ views than arbitrary lines.
www.sightline.org
January 20, 2026 at 10:29 PM
In OR’s Deschutes County, proportional representation can reflect voters’ views better than arbitrary lines.
@bynum.house.gov @wyden.senate.gov @merkley.senate.gov You silence is complicity. The crimes ICE is committing are out in the ope and so egregious that, at this point, I can only assume you support what ICE is doing?
Why can't Democratic leadership say this?
Because they DONT WANT TO.
Because they DONT WANT TO.
Mamdani: I am in support of abolishing ICE… I'm tired of waking up every day and seeing a new image of someone being dragged out of a car, dragged out of their home, dragged out of their life.
January 20, 2026 at 6:15 PM
@bynum.house.gov @wyden.senate.gov @merkley.senate.gov You silence is complicity. The crimes ICE is committing are out in the ope and so egregious that, at this point, I can only assume you support what ICE is doing?
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1/ On the one year anniversary of Trump's inauguration, a new vision for American power is taking shape—one organized in part around AI supremacy and control of critical minerals. My latest on the State Department’s "Pax Silica" initiative, the pursuit of Greenland, and Trump’s imperial ambitions:
‘Pax Silica’ and Pursuit of Greenland Give Shape to Trump’s Imperial AI Ambitions
Trump's efforts to secure critical minerals are part of what experts regard as more nakedly imperialist US foreign and industrial policies.
www.techpolicy.press
January 20, 2026 at 6:04 PM
1/ On the one year anniversary of Trump's inauguration, a new vision for American power is taking shape—one organized in part around AI supremacy and control of critical minerals. My latest on the State Department’s "Pax Silica" initiative, the pursuit of Greenland, and Trump’s imperial ambitions:
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Men who defend Jonathan Ross for murdering Renee Good are not safe to be around. End those relationships.
January 19, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Men who defend Jonathan Ross for murdering Renee Good are not safe to be around. End those relationships.
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Just 34 people control 12% of income in the U.S. and people still think immigrants are the problem.
January 19, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Just 34 people control 12% of income in the U.S. and people still think immigrants are the problem.
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Might do an entire series of Nazi photos side-by-side with contemporary ICE and CBP arrests
January 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Might do an entire series of Nazi photos side-by-side with contemporary ICE and CBP arrests
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Fascism always returns if it's not crushed.
Warsaw Ghetto 1943. Minneapolis 2026.
Warsaw Ghetto 1943. Minneapolis 2026.
January 13, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Fascism always returns if it's not crushed.
Warsaw Ghetto 1943. Minneapolis 2026.
Warsaw Ghetto 1943. Minneapolis 2026.
This is a total softball @wyden.senate.gov , @merkley.senate.gov , @bynum.house.gov ! I’ll always remember your vote if you continue to fund this fascist and terrotistic para-military organization
January 19, 2026 at 3:05 AM
This is a total softball @wyden.senate.gov , @merkley.senate.gov , @bynum.house.gov ! I’ll always remember your vote if you continue to fund this fascist and terrotistic para-military organization
When my wife and I started planning our porch remodel enclosure & addition over 6 years ago, this was the vibe we were going for. I’m delighted to say, that after I installed the new plant/grow light hanger rack thingy this weekend that the space is officially done!
January 19, 2026 at 1:19 AM
When my wife and I started planning our porch remodel enclosure & addition over 6 years ago, this was the vibe we were going for. I’m delighted to say, that after I installed the new plant/grow light hanger rack thingy this weekend that the space is officially done!
Yesterday my wife & I attended the Deschutes Co Townhall at Sisters High for @wyden.senate.gov & @bynum.house.gov. Here are my thoughts:
-the attendance was good but not as packed as I expected considering the state of our country.
-as is usual in Sisters, it’s an older crowd. I’m 45 and felt…1/
-the attendance was good but not as packed as I expected considering the state of our country.
-as is usual in Sisters, it’s an older crowd. I’m 45 and felt…1/
January 19, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Yesterday my wife & I attended the Deschutes Co Townhall at Sisters High for @wyden.senate.gov & @bynum.house.gov. Here are my thoughts:
-the attendance was good but not as packed as I expected considering the state of our country.
-as is usual in Sisters, it’s an older crowd. I’m 45 and felt…1/
-the attendance was good but not as packed as I expected considering the state of our country.
-as is usual in Sisters, it’s an older crowd. I’m 45 and felt…1/
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i was talking with someone in the twin cities about how it’s not even accurate to call them protesters. they’re literally just people protecting their city from TERRORISTS.
Every time the Trump regime uses the words "funded protesters" and "outside agitators" news outlets need to cut to this photo from last week.
ICE has invaded these communities. Outside agitators don't show up in their fucking bathrobes.
ICE has invaded these communities. Outside agitators don't show up in their fucking bathrobes.
January 18, 2026 at 4:39 PM
i was talking with someone in the twin cities about how it’s not even accurate to call them protesters. they’re literally just people protecting their city from TERRORISTS.
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The Founders assumed that Members of Congress would jealously and zealously guard the powers and prerogatives of their branch of government against the grasping of an overweening Executive, and instead we got this supine GOP majority that yearns to lick the boot.
I would like to think the Mad King proclaiming “I will continue to illegally raise taxes on the American people until the NATO alliance collapses” would be the type of statement to cause Congress to act, but I’m not sure there’s any red line the GOP Congress has anymore.
Trump says he'll impose a 10% tariff (rising to 25% in June) on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands and Finland, because they've sent people to Greenland, until the US can buy Greenland.
January 17, 2026 at 7:37 PM
The Founders assumed that Members of Congress would jealously and zealously guard the powers and prerogatives of their branch of government against the grasping of an overweening Executive, and instead we got this supine GOP majority that yearns to lick the boot.
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"The best way to discourages ppl from riding a bike is to make the infrastructure so dangerous you just give up."
Perfectly describes California's bicycle policy.
Perfectly describes California's bicycle policy.
January 18, 2026 at 3:26 PM
"The best way to discourages ppl from riding a bike is to make the infrastructure so dangerous you just give up."
Perfectly describes California's bicycle policy.
Perfectly describes California's bicycle policy.
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The fact that Gavin Newsom is even talking to the likes of Shapiro is a sign that he’s a non-starter. I’ve never forgotten how Shapiro said that Trayvon Martin deserved to die. Not fucking ever.
Ben Shapiro: "Israel did not commit a genocide in Gaza"
Gavin Newsom: "I agree with you."
Gavin Newsom: "I agree with you."
January 17, 2026 at 9:06 PM
The fact that Gavin Newsom is even talking to the likes of Shapiro is a sign that he’s a non-starter. I’ve never forgotten how Shapiro said that Trayvon Martin deserved to die. Not fucking ever.
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My unsolicited advice for Dems that'll help instead of the centrist, feckless, overpaid corporate consultant BS:
1. Promise to tax the rich
2. Don't support Israel's genocide
3. Criticize ICE & refuse to fund it
4. Don't throw "the woke" under the bus
5. Run on affordability AND accountability
1. Promise to tax the rich
2. Don't support Israel's genocide
3. Criticize ICE & refuse to fund it
4. Don't throw "the woke" under the bus
5. Run on affordability AND accountability
January 17, 2026 at 9:59 PM
My unsolicited advice for Dems that'll help instead of the centrist, feckless, overpaid corporate consultant BS:
1. Promise to tax the rich
2. Don't support Israel's genocide
3. Criticize ICE & refuse to fund it
4. Don't throw "the woke" under the bus
5. Run on affordability AND accountability
1. Promise to tax the rich
2. Don't support Israel's genocide
3. Criticize ICE & refuse to fund it
4. Don't throw "the woke" under the bus
5. Run on affordability AND accountability
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We experienced a truly incredible moment at the aquarium when this octopus decided to be a total jerk to its tankmate.
January 16, 2026 at 11:30 PM
We experienced a truly incredible moment at the aquarium when this octopus decided to be a total jerk to its tankmate.
Dr Speed is my primary care doc. I’m saddened and enraged that a guy trying to bike home from work had to be run over by a negligent & irresponsible driver. We need better/safer bike & pedestrian infrastructure in Bend. It’s too dangerous out there!
A GoFundMe has been launched for a man who was critically injured after his bicycle was hit by an SUV that allegedly ran a red light.
Bend family doctor critically injured after SUV runs red light, GoFundMe launched
A GoFundMe has been launched for a Bend family doctor critically injured while riding his bicycle after an SUV ran a red light. The fundraiser is helping cover medical expenses.
www.centraloregondaily.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Dr Speed is my primary care doc. I’m saddened and enraged that a guy trying to bike home from work had to be run over by a negligent & irresponsible driver. We need better/safer bike & pedestrian infrastructure in Bend. It’s too dangerous out there!
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A GoFundMe has been launched for a man who was critically injured after his bicycle was hit by an SUV that allegedly ran a red light.
Bend family doctor critically injured after SUV runs red light, GoFundMe launched
A GoFundMe has been launched for a Bend family doctor critically injured while riding his bicycle after an SUV ran a red light. The fundraiser is helping cover medical expenses.
www.centraloregondaily.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:30 AM
A GoFundMe has been launched for a man who was critically injured after his bicycle was hit by an SUV that allegedly ran a red light.
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This is extremely on the nose
NEW: Trump pardoned a porta-potty magnate named Arie Eric De Jong III who was sentenced to 5 months in federal prison for illegally disposing of sludge in cities across southern California.
January 16, 2026 at 10:56 PM
This is extremely on the nose
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The library ebook business is such a scam. Good to see dem state lawmakers are considering banding together to negotiate fairer deals.
Are you currently 480th in line for an e-book and wondering why @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social doesn't just ... buy more copies?
The short answer: e-books are incredibly expensive. But D.C. lawmakers have a plan to curb the excessive pricing from publishers, @maustermuhle.bsky.social reports:
The short answer: e-books are incredibly expensive. But D.C. lawmakers have a plan to curb the excessive pricing from publishers, @maustermuhle.bsky.social reports:
Libraries can't afford e-books. D.C. lawmakers have a plan.
The demand and price for e-books is up — and it’s busting the D.C. Public Library budget.
51st.news
January 16, 2026 at 2:51 AM
The library ebook business is such a scam. Good to see dem state lawmakers are considering banding together to negotiate fairer deals.
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In this week’s newsletter, I discuss my own despair at the political fecklessness of the opposition party, but take solace in the fact that the people are leading.
In @thenation.com
In @thenation.com
It’s Official: The People, Not the Politicians, Are Leading
In this week’s Elie V. US, our justice correspondent explores the fecklessness of the Democratic Party, MAGA racism, and fighting despite unwinnable odds.
www.thenation.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM
In this week’s newsletter, I discuss my own despair at the political fecklessness of the opposition party, but take solace in the fact that the people are leading.
In @thenation.com
In @thenation.com
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ICE keeps saying the people protesting it are being paid without any evidence, but we have receipts showing that the people *defending* ICE are absolutely being paid.
And yet we only hear lies about the former on cable news.
And yet we only hear lies about the former on cable news.
relevant to the debate over whether we should keep funding DHS without reforms and accountability for how out of control their spending is
January 15, 2026 at 4:28 PM
ICE keeps saying the people protesting it are being paid without any evidence, but we have receipts showing that the people *defending* ICE are absolutely being paid.
And yet we only hear lies about the former on cable news.
And yet we only hear lies about the former on cable news.
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