Lisa Kendall, MPA
@lisakendallpdx.bsky.social
Director of Counter Cult Coalition, writer, animal lover, world citizen, Democratic activist.
"Trump distracts them from the fact that the assailant is far more likely to look like their friend or neighbor or husband — or the president — than he is some stranger lurking in the bushes."
Amanda Marcotte in Salon
Amanda Marcotte in Salon
November 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
"Trump distracts them from the fact that the assailant is far more likely to look like their friend or neighbor or husband — or the president — than he is some stranger lurking in the bushes."
Amanda Marcotte in Salon
Amanda Marcotte in Salon
tRump says "immigrants as are unwashed mass of rapists, ignoring the fact that over 95% of sex offenders are American citizens. He has characterized trans women as a great danger, even though they are exponentially more likely to be victims than offenders." Rachel Maddow
November 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
tRump says "immigrants as are unwashed mass of rapists, ignoring the fact that over 95% of sex offenders are American citizens. He has characterized trans women as a great danger, even though they are exponentially more likely to be victims than offenders." Rachel Maddow
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People are rising up and teaching each other how to resist and fight back, and it’s working.
And yeah, we’re seeing a whole lot of stupid ICE agents stumbling around like they own the place.
You cannot occupy a city and expect silence. The people who live there always answer back.
And yeah, we’re seeing a whole lot of stupid ICE agents stumbling around like they own the place.
You cannot occupy a city and expect silence. The people who live there always answer back.
November 18, 2025 at 3:54 AM
People are rising up and teaching each other how to resist and fight back, and it’s working.
And yeah, we’re seeing a whole lot of stupid ICE agents stumbling around like they own the place.
You cannot occupy a city and expect silence. The people who live there always answer back.
And yeah, we’re seeing a whole lot of stupid ICE agents stumbling around like they own the place.
You cannot occupy a city and expect silence. The people who live there always answer back.
The study next to the Oval has been turned into Rump's gift shop. When will this be over?
November 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The study next to the Oval has been turned into Rump's gift shop. When will this be over?
Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
November 16, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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Why renewable energy matters. And ethical leaders.
Worth the read...
Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves.
Follow the oil. It clarifies everything.
substack.com/@thehumanity...
Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves.
Follow the oil. It clarifies everything.
substack.com/@thehumanity...
Here We Go Again
America is preparing for war.
substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Why renewable energy matters. And ethical leaders.
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A month ago, I talked with friends about doing that in Portland. We envisioned it to be similar to the roadside memorials for people killed by cars.
"A citizens group in Ontario, California is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving federal immigration agents.
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
Immigrant rights group placing 'ICE stole someone here' signs in Ontario
A citizens group in Ontario is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving ICE agents detaining and arresting undocumented immigrants.
abc7.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:44 AM
A month ago, I talked with friends about doing that in Portland. We envisioned it to be similar to the roadside memorials for people killed by cars.
Why would they come here now?
"The U.S. has historically enjoyed a travel trade surplus. But for 2025, the Travel Association forecasts a deficit of nearly $70 billion US."
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
www.cbc.ca/news/busines...
U.S. tourism faces $5.7B US loss as Canadians continue to stay home | CBC News
Many Canadians continue to boycott travel to the United States, and the U.S. economy is paying the price. A U.S. Travel Association report forecasts a 3.2 per cent decline in international tourism spe...
www.cbc.ca
November 13, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Why would they come here now?
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AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"
By his logic, no woman should marry a Christian because so may of them cheat.
November 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
By his logic, no woman should marry a Christian because so may of them cheat.
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So the one to 25,000 bad apples in the NYPD are "self-deporting?" What a great way to weed out the most prejudiced assholes. Congratulations, New York City!
November 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
So the one to 25,000 bad apples in the NYPD are "self-deporting?" What a great way to weed out the most prejudiced assholes. Congratulations, New York City!
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ICE is still being paid.
Congress is still being paid.
Private jets are still being bought.
The White House is still being renovated.
In the most prosperous country in the history of the world...
This.👇
Congress is still being paid.
Private jets are still being bought.
The White House is still being renovated.
In the most prosperous country in the history of the world...
This.👇
November 8, 2025 at 8:18 PM
ICE is still being paid.
Congress is still being paid.
Private jets are still being bought.
The White House is still being renovated.
In the most prosperous country in the history of the world...
This.👇
Congress is still being paid.
Private jets are still being bought.
The White House is still being renovated.
In the most prosperous country in the history of the world...
This.👇
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Just when I think Pete Hegseth is the worst person in the Trump administration, Kristi Noem says something, and I change my mind, then Pam Bondi says something, then JD Vance says something, then Stephen Miller says something, but then Donald Trump says something. Contest over.
October 31, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Just when I think Pete Hegseth is the worst person in the Trump administration, Kristi Noem says something, and I change my mind, then Pam Bondi says something, then JD Vance says something, then Stephen Miller says something, but then Donald Trump says something. Contest over.
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Pritzker: "I sent a letter to Kristi Noem and to DHS leadership asking them to pause all of their federal agent operations for the entirety of the Halloween weekend. I'm asking for basic human decency. I think their response will be revealing. Give the children and families of Illinois a break."
October 30, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Pritzker: "I sent a letter to Kristi Noem and to DHS leadership asking them to pause all of their federal agent operations for the entirety of the Halloween weekend. I'm asking for basic human decency. I think their response will be revealing. Give the children and families of Illinois a break."
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I think 🤔 I see the problem.
October 30, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I think 🤔 I see the problem.
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These dogs were spotted taking a group photo in their Halloween costumes. We're impressed by the dog walker's dedication to getting the shot, but that ghost definitely wishes he could actually disappear. 14/10 for all (TT: franklinbarkzoo)
October 30, 2025 at 10:57 PM
These dogs were spotted taking a group photo in their Halloween costumes. We're impressed by the dog walker's dedication to getting the shot, but that ghost definitely wishes he could actually disappear. 14/10 for all (TT: franklinbarkzoo)
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Reposted by Lisa Kendall, MPA
Reposted by Lisa Kendall, MPA
NOT QUITE ON DAY 1: Great if the remaining hostages are released, but "A signing ceremony doesn't create peace. It's a photo op meant to generate adulation & praise for Trump. It is not the end of this story. It does not end the conflict between Israel & Palestine"--Ben Rhodes
October 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
NOT QUITE ON DAY 1: Great if the remaining hostages are released, but "A signing ceremony doesn't create peace. It's a photo op meant to generate adulation & praise for Trump. It is not the end of this story. It does not end the conflict between Israel & Palestine"--Ben Rhodes