James Belcher
@jamesbelcher.bsky.social
Energy, democracy, and energy democracy.
Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Reposted by James Belcher
Reposted by James Belcher
The Heceta Head lighthouse in Oregon
November 11, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The Heceta Head lighthouse in Oregon
If the NYT winked out of existence overnight, what of value would be lost?
November 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
If the NYT winked out of existence overnight, what of value would be lost?
I expect them to publish something like "Why STFU Friday Is Counter-Productive" any day now.
November 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I expect them to publish something like "Why STFU Friday Is Counter-Productive" any day now.
They're on here, too, stuck in Enforcer mode. 🤷
November 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
They're on here, too, stuck in Enforcer mode. 🤷
"[Portland] City Councilor Angelita Morillo proposes reallocating $4.3 million from sweeps to support rent assistance, food access, and immigrant and refugee services.
"Register to testify in support of the Morillo 1 amendment!"
"Register to testify in support of the Morillo 1 amendment!"
Adopt the FY 2025-26 Fall Supplemental Budget and make other budget related changes
www.portland.gov
November 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM
I saw ATOMIC BAMBOOZLE at Cinema 21 here in Portland two years ago, with a discussion by the director and interview subjects afterwards.
5/5, highly recommended.
5/5, highly recommended.
No New Nukes
Portland, OR-based documentary filmmaker Jan Haaken looks at NuScale Power, SMRs, and the latest attempts to sell nuclear as "clean energy".
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I saw ATOMIC BAMBOOZLE at Cinema 21 here in Portland two years ago, with a discussion by the director and interview subjects afterwards.
5/5, highly recommended.
5/5, highly recommended.
Don't talk to cops.
November 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Don't talk to cops.
"In September 2024, the US Census Bureau survey reported 52.2 million adults (23 percent of all US adults) could not pay their energy bills at least once in the previous year. In December 2024, American ratepayers were past due on over
$20.3 billion in payments."
$20.3 billion in payments."
Overcharged: The Rules Of The Electricity Affordability Crisis
Nearly a quarter of adults in the US—or over 52 million people—cannot pay their power bills.
climateandcommunity.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:29 AM
"In September 2024, the US Census Bureau survey reported 52.2 million adults (23 percent of all US adults) could not pay their energy bills at least once in the previous year. In December 2024, American ratepayers were past due on over
$20.3 billion in payments."
$20.3 billion in payments."
A pluribus is a vehicle that runs on peace, love, unity, respect, and incense. The Beatles made the first recorded use of a pluribus in MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR.
November 11, 2025 at 3:34 AM
A pluribus is a vehicle that runs on peace, love, unity, respect, and incense. The Beatles made the first recorded use of a pluribus in MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR.