Steve Siefert
@stevesiefert.bsky.social
Now living in Oregon, but I’ve lived in too many other places to mention: 10 states and 2 countries. Married to wonderful Mark. Father to two great sons.
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Cherry farmers in my district in The Dalles are leaving hundreds of tons of cherries to rot because workers are too afraid of ICE raids to come harvest.
This is what happens when cruelty becomes policy. It hurts everyone.
#orpol #immigration #agriculture
www.kptv.com/2025/07/10/c...
This is what happens when cruelty becomes policy. It hurts everyone.
#orpol #immigration #agriculture
www.kptv.com/2025/07/10/c...
Cherry farmer in The Dalles says ICE raid fears costing him workforce, profits
One cherry farm in The Dalles has been forced to leave tons of fruit on the branches over the lack of workforce.
www.kptv.com
July 10, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Cherry farmers in my district in The Dalles are leaving hundreds of tons of cherries to rot because workers are too afraid of ICE raids to come harvest.
This is what happens when cruelty becomes policy. It hurts everyone.
#orpol #immigration #agriculture
www.kptv.com/2025/07/10/c...
This is what happens when cruelty becomes policy. It hurts everyone.
#orpol #immigration #agriculture
www.kptv.com/2025/07/10/c...
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April 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Returning from paradise
April 6, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Returning from paradise
Warms my heart to see this from abroad, wishing I could be a part of this. True evidence that an ocean tide is rising with millions of drops of water.
April 5, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Warms my heart to see this from abroad, wishing I could be a part of this. True evidence that an ocean tide is rising with millions of drops of water.
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Now THAT’S some #GoodTrouble. #HandsOff
April 5, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Now THAT’S some #GoodTrouble. #HandsOff
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This is the power of the people.
April 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
This is the power of the people.
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Please help! Please share!
Comments are due 04/11/2025 at 11:59 pm EST.
#transgender #healthcare #ACA #transrights
Comments are due 04/11/2025 at 11:59 pm EST.
#transgender #healthcare #ACA #transrights
The HHS rule banning trans care from many ACA plans is open for public comment now. Only 3 comments so far.
There's likely over 200,000 trans people on ACA plans (1% of 24 million)
#TransRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
There's likely over 200,000 trans people on ACA plans (1% of 24 million)
#TransRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights
www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability
This proposed rule would revise standards relating to past-due premium payments; exclude Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients from the definition of "lawfully present"; the evidentiary st...
www.federalregister.gov
March 25, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Please help! Please share!
Comments are due 04/11/2025 at 11:59 pm EST.
#transgender #healthcare #ACA #transrights
Comments are due 04/11/2025 at 11:59 pm EST.
#transgender #healthcare #ACA #transrights
Pete Buttigieg on Substack
These people cannot keep America safe.
substack.com
March 26, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Excellent words from Denmark: youtube.com/watch?v=JNs6...
youtube.com
March 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Excellent words from Denmark: youtube.com/watch?v=JNs6...
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Remember tomorrow we don’t buy from anyone except small businesses!
February 28, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Remember tomorrow we don’t buy from anyone except small businesses!
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LGBTQ federal workers say they're terrified they're about to be fired for their gender identity, sexual orientation, or past efforts to support other queer and trans employees—in other words, a second Lavender Scare.
Honored to have their trust with this story: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Honored to have their trust with this story: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
LGBTQ federal workers brace for a McCarthyist purge
"They’re not asking people ‘Are you gay? Are you lesbian?’ They’re asking, ‘Who is participating in DEI?'"
www.motherjones.com
February 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
LGBTQ federal workers say they're terrified they're about to be fired for their gender identity, sexual orientation, or past efforts to support other queer and trans employees—in other words, a second Lavender Scare.
Honored to have their trust with this story: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Honored to have their trust with this story: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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With the all the attacks on our community I thought I’d post this again. Might save a life.
February 24, 2025 at 1:36 AM
With the all the attacks on our community I thought I’d post this again. Might save a life.
While those in power can’t seem to find their courage and compassion, those without power are expressing theirs . . . and becoming more powerful. It takes courage to act honorably, but there is no courage in corrupt acts.
February 24, 2025 at 4:40 AM
While those in power can’t seem to find their courage and compassion, those without power are expressing theirs . . . and becoming more powerful. It takes courage to act honorably, but there is no courage in corrupt acts.
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“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
February 22, 2025 at 4:50 AM
“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
Though I’m hearing encouraging words that many in our agency are safe, there is plenty to leave us feeling uncertain about the future. I’m witnessing far too much of what this author reports: www.muellershewrote.com/p/letter-fro...
Letter From a Federal Worker
This is a heartbreaking letter that a federal worker has asked me to share with the public.
www.muellershewrote.com
February 19, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Though I’m hearing encouraging words that many in our agency are safe, there is plenty to leave us feeling uncertain about the future. I’m witnessing far too much of what this author reports: www.muellershewrote.com/p/letter-fro...
These days picking a single issue to emphasize in contacting congressional reps and senators feels like trying to point a garden hose at a single tree in a forest fire, but millions of hoses will do the job. #boycotsotuaddress
February 11, 2025 at 5:25 AM
These days picking a single issue to emphasize in contacting congressional reps and senators feels like trying to point a garden hose at a single tree in a forest fire, but millions of hoses will do the job. #boycotsotuaddress
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“To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness… The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live…is…victory.” Howard Zinn
November 21, 2024 at 7:11 PM
“To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness… The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live…is…victory.” Howard Zinn
Great use of supersportsballbowl commercial time: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx58...
Science Moms Climate Change Education | By the Time
YouTube video by Ad Council
www.youtube.com
February 8, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Great use of supersportsballbowl commercial time: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx58...
This song gives me a chance to breath with all the news: youtu.be/KCzORgC1NpM?...
Nanci Griffith - From A Distance
YouTube video by Bob Marshall
youtu.be
February 6, 2025 at 5:37 AM
This song gives me a chance to breath with all the news: youtu.be/KCzORgC1NpM?...
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The universe speaks in mysterious ways.
February 2, 2025 at 12:21 AM
The universe speaks in mysterious ways.
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Not a great sign when Wired says it won't name at least two fo the people Musk has installed to run the Office of Personnel Management because they may be minors www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
Elon Musk Lackeys Have Taken Over the Office of Personnel Management
Sources tell WIRED that the OPM’s top layers of management now include individuals linked to xAI, Neuralink, the Boring Company, and Palantir. One expert found the takeover reminiscent of Stalin.
www.wired.com
January 28, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Not a great sign when Wired says it won't name at least two fo the people Musk has installed to run the Office of Personnel Management because they may be minors www.wired.com/story/elon-m...