James Grace
@james-grace.bsky.social
Lewis & Clark College graduate ('25) with BA in Political Science and German Studies
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Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia have reaffirmed their commitment to coordinated action by signing a new pact to advance housing, clean energy, and innovation together. Cascadians continue building the institutions of shared governance that our future demands.
#cascadia #localgovernance
#cascadia #localgovernance
October 31, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia have reaffirmed their commitment to coordinated action by signing a new pact to advance housing, clean energy, and innovation together. Cascadians continue building the institutions of shared governance that our future demands.
#cascadia #localgovernance
#cascadia #localgovernance
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Today I announced an agreement between Washington state, Oregon, and British Columbia to renew and strengthen our partnership.
Together, the Cascadia region will address housing affordability, invest in clean energy, and create the conditions for long-term economic growth.
Together, the Cascadia region will address housing affordability, invest in clean energy, and create the conditions for long-term economic growth.
October 30, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Today I announced an agreement between Washington state, Oregon, and British Columbia to renew and strengthen our partnership.
Together, the Cascadia region will address housing affordability, invest in clean energy, and create the conditions for long-term economic growth.
Together, the Cascadia region will address housing affordability, invest in clean energy, and create the conditions for long-term economic growth.
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The owner of Heretic Coffee said Tuesday the shop had raised over $72,000 to help feed people losing food benefits as the government shutdown continues.
Portland coffee shop raises over $72,000 to feed people losing SNAP benefits
The owner of a Southeast Portland coffee shop said Tuesday the shop had raised over $72,000 to help feed people losing food benefits as the government shutdown continues.
www.oregonlive.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The owner of Heretic Coffee said Tuesday the shop had raised over $72,000 to help feed people losing food benefits as the government shutdown continues.
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Portland City Council issued the following statement in response to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on the potential deployment of National Guard troops in Portland:
Portland City Council Remains United Against Federal Overreach
www.portland.gov
October 20, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Portland City Council issued the following statement in response to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on the potential deployment of National Guard troops in Portland:
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Federal officer blasts chemical spray into vocal but nonviolent Portland protester, video shows
The interaction illustrates how federal law enforcement officers do use aggressive tactics against protesters who yell and needle officers but don’t appear to present clear physical threats.
The interaction illustrates how federal law enforcement officers do use aggressive tactics against protesters who yell and needle officers but don’t appear to present clear physical threats.
October 4, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Federal officer blasts chemical spray into vocal but nonviolent Portland protester, video shows
The interaction illustrates how federal law enforcement officers do use aggressive tactics against protesters who yell and needle officers but don’t appear to present clear physical threats.
The interaction illustrates how federal law enforcement officers do use aggressive tactics against protesters who yell and needle officers but don’t appear to present clear physical threats.
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UPDATE! We reached our first goal to open Bethanie’s Room, a women’s shelter. Thank you to everyone who contributed! Renovations can begin once we receive permit approval, but we still need to raise $375,000 to fund the first year with the building purchase. Please donate at http://bit.ly/4lDuKDI.
August 20, 2025 at 6:09 PM
UPDATE! We reached our first goal to open Bethanie’s Room, a women’s shelter. Thank you to everyone who contributed! Renovations can begin once we receive permit approval, but we still need to raise $375,000 to fund the first year with the building purchase. Please donate at http://bit.ly/4lDuKDI.
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BREAKING NEWS: AG Rayfield wins court ruling to protect disaster mitigation funding.
Read more about what happened and why it matters in Oregon:
#orpol
Read more about what happened and why it matters in Oregon:
#orpol
August 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
BREAKING NEWS: AG Rayfield wins court ruling to protect disaster mitigation funding.
Read more about what happened and why it matters in Oregon:
#orpol
Read more about what happened and why it matters in Oregon:
#orpol
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NEW: Sources tell my office that Treasury Secretary Bessent has granted DOGE *full* access to this system. Social Security and Medicare benefits, grants, payments to government contractors, including those that compete directly with Musk's own companies. All of it.
NEWS: Wyden Demands Answers Following Report of Musk Personnel Seeking Access to Highly Sensitive U.S. Treasury Payments System
Wyden Demands Answers Following Report of Musk Personnel Seeking Access to Highly Sensitive U.S. Treasury Payments System | The United States Senate Committee on Finance
Wyden Demands Answers Following Report of Musk Personnel Seeking Access to Highly Sensitive U.S. Treasury Payments System
www.finance.senate.gov
February 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
NEW: Sources tell my office that Treasury Secretary Bessent has granted DOGE *full* access to this system. Social Security and Medicare benefits, grants, payments to government contractors, including those that compete directly with Musk's own companies. All of it.
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California Department of Water Resources Statement.
January 28, 2025 at 6:47 AM
California Department of Water Resources Statement.
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This is an excellent and necessary tool kit. Know your rights and protect the rights of others.
Know Your Rights | Immigrants' Rights | ACLU
Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more here about your rights as an immigrant, and how to express them.
www.aclu.org
January 25, 2025 at 4:04 AM
This is an excellent and necessary tool kit. Know your rights and protect the rights of others.
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People in Southern Oregon and far Northern California will likely see ongoing changes in weather patterns in coming years, and those changes aren’t necessarily positive. During a Wednesday evening presentation, 1/2 ashland.news/warmer-wette...
Warmer, wetter weather projected due to climate change - Ashland News - Community-Supported, NonProfit News
People in Southern Oregon and far Northern California will likely see ongoing changes in weather patterns in coming years, and those changes aren’t necessarily positive. During a Wednesday evening pre...
ashland.news
January 24, 2025 at 8:02 AM
People in Southern Oregon and far Northern California will likely see ongoing changes in weather patterns in coming years, and those changes aren’t necessarily positive. During a Wednesday evening presentation, 1/2 ashland.news/warmer-wette...
this' rad as hell
January 24, 2025 at 5:54 AM
this' rad as hell
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We will rebuild!
Wild weather on the Oregon coast may have gotten even wilder than expected late Monday night when a tornado hit the land near Rockaway Beach, according to a preliminary report from the National Weather Service.
www.oregonlive.com/weather/2024...
Wild weather on the Oregon coast may have gotten even wilder than expected late Monday night when a tornado hit the land near Rockaway Beach, according to a preliminary report from the National Weather Service.
www.oregonlive.com/weather/2024...
November 12, 2024 at 11:09 PM
We will rebuild!
Wild weather on the Oregon coast may have gotten even wilder than expected late Monday night when a tornado hit the land near Rockaway Beach, according to a preliminary report from the National Weather Service.
www.oregonlive.com/weather/2024...
Wild weather on the Oregon coast may have gotten even wilder than expected late Monday night when a tornado hit the land near Rockaway Beach, according to a preliminary report from the National Weather Service.
www.oregonlive.com/weather/2024...