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NEW: Sen. Mark Kelly RESPONDS to Pete Hegseth for censuring him, cutting his military pension, threatening to demote his rank, and warning of possible criminal prosecution for telling soldiers to obey their oath.
Sen. Kelly statement: Over twenty-five years in the U.S. Navy, thirty-nine combat missions, and four missions to space, I risked my life for this country and to defend our Constitution – including the First Amendment rights of every American to speak out. I never expected that the President of the United States and the Secretary of Defense would attack me for doing exactly that. My rank and retirement are things that I earned through my service and sacrifice for this country. I got shot at. I missed holidays and birthdays. I commanded a space shuttle mission while my wife Gabby recovered from a gunshot wound to the head– all while proudly wearing the American flag on my shoulder. Generations of servicemembers have made these same patriotic sacrifices for this country, earning the respect, appreciation, and rank they deserve. Pete Hegseth wants to send the message to every single retired servicemember that if they say something he or Donald Trump doesn’t like, they will come after them the same way. It’s outrageous and it is wrong. There is nothing more un-American than that. If Pete Hegseth, the most unqualified Secretary of Defense in our country’s history, thinks he can intimidate me with a censure or threats to demote me or prosecute me, he still doesn’t get it. I will fight this with everything I’ve got — not for myself, but to send a message back that Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump don’t get to decide what Americans in this country get to say about their government.
January 5, 2026 at 5:17 PM
joplingardner24.bsky.social
What about folks outside of the Portland area?
tinakotek.bsky.social Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · 18d
Cutting property taxes for Oregonians affected by wildfires. Canceling planned freeway tolls. Pausing local new taxes in the Portland area. We have to keep going to make life more affordable for Oregonians.
December 27, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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ashtonpittman.bsky.social
DOJ briefly uploaded this letter from Jeff Epstein to serial child molester Larry Nassar:

"Our president shares our love of young, nubile girls. When a young beauty walked by he loved to 'grab snatch,' whereas we ended up snatching grub in the mess halls of the system."
letter says: J. Epstein NOVA 220 Manhattan Correctionio PMSL NYC NY 10007 NETURNTO BENPER nmas 口 INMATE NAME AND REGISTER NÚMBER ARE REQUIRED TO 口 UNATHORIZED PACKA REQUIRE AUTHOREA I EIGHING VARESS OF NO LONGER AT THIS ADDRESS. 85 BS756-970688 x 85756 hoijhhahedl-2112--225a218g7-d2-l2-/2-2118 Dear L. N As you know by now, I have taken the "Short route" home. Good ench! We shared one thing... our love i cains fo yue hage ladies auf' Thad read thais foll Om president allo shares on love o young, nubile girl. When a young beauty walked by loved to grab snatch, Whereas we ended up snatching grub in The mess halls o the sxem "Life is unfai Your Г. Epstein
December 23, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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oregonoutdoors.bsky.social
The City of Detroit took yet another major body blow last week when a windstorm that brought gusts up to 110 mph brought down numerous trees and destroyed numerous homes around town — some of which were just rebuilt following the 2020 Labor Day Fires: tinyurl.com/mtyvajxy
December 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
joplingardner24.bsky.social
My beautiful, 15 year old Maggie.
December 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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governor.ca.gov
Trump tonight:

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December 18, 2025 at 2:29 AM
joplingardner24.bsky.social
Unbelievable to move on this without identified funding.
opb.org OPB @opb.org · Dec 11
Oregon transportation officials opted Thursday to move forward with a multi-billion dollar highway project that would reshape Portland’s Rose Quarter.
New phase of Rose Quarter project to proceed, despite funding hole
The Oregon Transportation Commission on Thursday declined to pull the plug on the long-planned effort.
www.opb.org
December 12, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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governor.ca.gov
In January, Donald Trump looked me in the eye on the tarmac, promising Angelenos that he'd help rebuild after the firestorms.

11 months later, he still hasn't delivered.

That's why I'm headed to D.C. to push for a long-overdue federal aid package for survivors.
Governor Newsom meets President Trump on the LAX tarmac during Trump's January 2025 visit to survey the damage left by the Los Angeles area firestorms. 11 months later, Trump has yet to actually transmit the formal request to Congress for critical disaster funding to help Southern California communities recover from the Palisades and Eaton fires — despite California's urgent pressure and bipartisan support on Capitol Hill.
December 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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gtconway.bsky.social
There he goes again
meidastouch.com MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · Oct 24
Here’s the original clip of Ronald Reagan from April 25, 1987, where he delivered a complete and total rebuke against tariffs. Trump's calling Reagan’s words here “FAKE” and “fraudulent.” They’re 100% real. And the original clip is actually far worse for Trump, as much is left out of the ad:
October 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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portlandpolice.bsky.social
Chief Day’s op-ed in The @oregonian.com
Opinion: One block in Portland doesn’t define city’s identity
National portrayals of the one block around the ICE building in Portland distort the reality of what’s taking place there, writes Portland Police Chief Bob Day. Portland Police are facilitating protes...
www.oregonlive.com
October 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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lisaeffinwood.bsky.social
Props to my co-workers for grinding it out until the wee hours as the news kept coming in.

Local journalism is more important than ever. Support your community papers and stations however you can.
opb.org OPB @opb.org · Oct 5
Outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Saturday, federal officers pushed crowds of protesters hundreds of yards down city streets and fired tear gas, flash-bang grenades and pepper balls without any clear signs of provocation.
Federal tactics on Portland protesters escalate, hours after judge rules against Trump
Hours after a federal judge paused the Trump administration’s plans to deploy 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to Portland, federal law enforcement officers escalated the tactics used on protesters in the city.
www.opb.org
October 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
joplingardner24.bsky.social
She is the same idiot who's telling Trump Portland is a war zone. She's from Oregon and knows better. We will remember her when it's time to vote.
georgetakei.bsky.social George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · Oct 5
The Ministry of Propaganda controls the Ministry of Labor.
A screenshot of an X post by Ron Smith (@Ronxyz00 , 20 hours ago) quoting a CNN segment. The post includes a news broadcast image with a male and female CNN anchor, discussing a jobs report. Text overlay reads: "NEW THIS MORNING LABOR SECRETARY WE NEED GOVT OPEN TO RELEASE SEPT. JOBS REPORT D STABBING ATTACK OUTSIDE A SYNAGOGUE ON YOM KIPPER, THE HOLIEST DAY IN JEWISH CALENDAR 9:32 AM ET." The post text states: "CNN: Construction jobs fell in August, private sector payrolls plunged in September. Why is it heading in the wrong direction? Labor Secretary De-Remer: All indicators shows we have the strongest economy in the world. What we inherited from the Biden administration... CNN: Jobs economy? Do we have the strongest jobs economy compared to last year when there were hundreds of thousands of jobs added each month? De-Remer: Absolutely. [Everyone in this administration is out of their fucking minds]."
October 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
Miller has Fascist Hissy #3 today after another court ruling. This one from a judge appointed by radical left marxist Donald J Trump.
October 5, 2025 at 2:02 AM
joplingardner24.bsky.social
@secretarylcd.govpeeps.us are you out of your mind? How dare you encourage the Pres to send military to Portland for the sole purpose of provoking violence. You are not representing Oregon. You obviously don't care for the people who sent you to DC. We will remember you the next time we vote.
September 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
joplingardner24.bsky.social
Its not snowing here.
suzettesmith.bsky.social Suzette Smith @suzettesmith.bsky.social · Sep 25
I am once again on City Cast PDX this morning—today we discussed @portlandmercury.com Fall Arts Issue stories, like the opening of PAM's Rothko Pavilion, a wholesome local zine-maker meetup group, and improv comedy show Punchlines & Piledrivers.

portland.citycast.fm/podcasts/pam...
It's the Bernie Sanders meme where he is wearing a brown anorak, standing on a snowy neighborhood street "once again asking for your support" but the text is "I am once again on City Cast PDX this morning. Today we discussed the Fall Arts Issue and my endless desire for tote bags."
September 25, 2025 at 8:48 PM
joplingardner24.bsky.social
Ban Sinclair.
September 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
And they said we can’t agree on anything these days!
August 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
joplingardner24.bsky.social
@dalejr.bsky.social

This man resurrected Willamette Speedway in Oregon. He's a pillar in dirtrack racing here and is now fighting for his life. Pls help his family by getting the word out. www.gofundme.com/f/please-hel...
Donate to PLEASE HELP CORY AND SANDY!, organized by Larry Adams
He gave everything to racing. Now he’s got nothing left to give. He’s the guy who never qu… Larry Adams needs your support for PLEASE HELP CORY AND SANDY!
www.gofundme.com
August 6, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
Excited to be returning to the Star Trek universe as Captain Sulu in the new original podcast series, Star Trek: Khan! Star Trek: Khan premieres on Star Trek Day, September 8. Follow the series wherever you get your podcasts today! link.podtrac.com/star-trek-khan
July 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
joplingardner24.bsky.social
@oregonoutdoors.bsky.social did you know the Detroit Dredge is postponed due to lack of review and permitting?
July 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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patriottakes.bsky.social
No way this guy would ever cover up the Epstein files
July 14, 2025 at 11:29 PM
joplingardner24.bsky.social
July 6, 2025 at 7:23 PM
joplingardner24.bsky.social
#birds
June 9, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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#MyBeeHouse @CrownBees
March 9, 2025 at 1:21 AM
joplingardner24.bsky.social
Maggie having a great evening.
February 24, 2025 at 5:50 AM