Becky
braines.bsky.social
Becky
@braines.bsky.social
30, she/hers 🦖🌲📕🌸🕯️
Ok fell off the map here a little bit. Thursday, May 1: voted for bargaining delegates for my union’s upcoming contract negotiations #didthistosay.

Anyone else starting to get a little numb to *gestures broadly*? Trying to fight against it, but…
May 1, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Thursday, April 17: attended a panel presentation of professors whose research relates to global refugees/borders/migration. Encouraged me to think more deeply about historical migration and displacement patterns related to colonialism. #didthistoday
April 18, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Monday, April 14: attended (virtually) the city council meeting in support of our local mobile crisis response team. Can’t believe not funding them is even an option. #didthistoday
April 15, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Wednesday, April 9: attended my union’s monthly meeting. Trying to do what I can, see the forest for the trees, and not get entangled in the daily chaos.
April 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Tuesday, April 8: visited an Indigiqueer art exhibit. Simultaneously a gut-punch and so so life giving
April 9, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Sunday, April 6: went to my local Native American Arts & Crafts Makers market! Saw a lot of really neat beading and got some cool earrings for a work event next month. #didthistoday
April 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
They’ve been doing awesome work supporting local striking workers here! Excited to learn more.
April 6, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Saturday, April 5: went to a DSA 101 meeting at my local chapter to learn more about what they do. Thanks to all who protested! #didthistoday
April 6, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Thursday, April 3: listened to Ruha Benjamin on Trever Noah's "What Now?" podcast -- a lot to chew on with abolition, AI perpetuating bias, and the ways institutions (especially universities!!!) weaponize DEI initiatives against marginalized communities. #didthistoday
April 4, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Wednesday, April 2: donated to a legal defense fund for a local student whose visa was revoked. #didthistoday
April 3, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Monday, March 31: did a Zoom book club discussion with some neighbors and their friends! #didthistoday
April 1, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Saturday, March 29: submitted testimony opposing Oregon SB210, which reduces voting by mail. It goes up for hearing on Monday! Submit here: olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/T...
#didthistoday
Oregon Legislative Information System
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March 30, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Sunday, March 16: finally cancelled my household’s @amazonprime.bsky.social account bc #oligarchy. Discussions had to be had bc we used it for a lot of medical needs, but we decided together it was worth it. #didthistoday
March 16, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Thursday, March 13: dropped off water and snacks at the picket line for Bigfoot Beverages workers on strike. If you’re in Oregon, check out the list of products to boycott: boycottbigfoot.now#avoid

#didthistoday
Home - Boycott Bigfoot
The bosses at Bigfoot Beverages are union busting and Teamsters workers are on strike - learn how you can support the strike and boycott!
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March 14, 2025 at 3:05 AM
@hankgreen.bsky.social @okidokiboki.bsky.social I can’t remember if this question came up in a recent DHAJ or if it was an older one I was relistening to, but it’s COOL!
March 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Wednesday, March 12: emailed my Oregon state reps to thank them for supporting / sponsoring SB551A reducing plastic waste: olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/M... #didthistoday
SB551 2025 Regular Session - Oregon Legislative Information System
olis.oregonlegislature.gov
March 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Tuesday, March 11: participated with my coworkers in preparing Undocumented Migration Project’s Hostile Terrain ‘94 for view at our museum.
March 12, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Monday, March 3: donated to my local food bank through our state governor’s food drive
March 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM