TheGoodIdeaFaerie
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I make things for concerts/events while listening to Primus & Les Claypool-adjacent music 😎🤘✨
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoodIdeaFaerie
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"But after six years living outside, Smith isn't interested in shelters."
"[S]he called shelters 'a temporary respite at best, and a cruel excuse to displace and dispossess at worst.'"
"She's not alone."
#Oregon #USA #Housing #Policing
"[S]he called shelters 'a temporary respite at best, and a cruel excuse to displace and dispossess at worst.'"
"She's not alone."
#Oregon #USA #Housing #Policing
Is ending 'unsheltered homelessness' different from hiding it?
Experts, homeless Portlanders question intent and benefits of Mayor Keith Wilson's focus on ending unsheltered homelessness.
www.streetroots.org
December 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Tonight, the longest night of the year, reminds us how unsafe the streets become after dark for people without shelter. We remember those who died while homeless, often alone. Many were our guests. Every life mattered and deserves to be named. Vigil 5–7 p.m., 601 W Burnside, St. André Bessette’s.
December 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Tonight, the longest night of the year, reminds us how unsafe the streets become after dark for people without shelter. We remember those who died while homeless, often alone. Many were our guests. Every life mattered and deserves to be named. Vigil 5–7 p.m., 601 W Burnside, St. André Bessette’s.
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In the richest city in the richest country on the planet, the thing we can’t afford is to forget those who are left hungry.
November 27, 2025 at 9:50 PM
In the richest city in the richest country on the planet, the thing we can’t afford is to forget those who are left hungry.
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Trump isn’t just firing more Veterans than any President in history—
He’s cancelling contracts with Veteran-owned small businesses that help cancer patients…
…and forcing them to consider selling their cars just to pay their employees.
Truly despicable.
He’s cancelling contracts with Veteran-owned small businesses that help cancer patients…
…and forcing them to consider selling their cars just to pay their employees.
Truly despicable.
Almost a year into Trump's second term, veterans doing business with DC are feeling the sting of the president's efforts to shrink the federal government and DOGE’s crusade to combat what it calls waste, fraud and abuse.
Veteran-owned businesses are feeling burned by Trump’s contract cutting
Among the contracts DOGE canceled under the Department of Veterans Affairs alone, two-thirds were with veteran-owned businesses.
www.politico.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Trump isn’t just firing more Veterans than any President in history—
He’s cancelling contracts with Veteran-owned small businesses that help cancer patients…
…and forcing them to consider selling their cars just to pay their employees.
Truly despicable.
He’s cancelling contracts with Veteran-owned small businesses that help cancer patients…
…and forcing them to consider selling their cars just to pay their employees.
Truly despicable.
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Your Thanksgiving gravy tastes better when you use union mushrooms. Let's give a huge thanks to workers like "Adan" who harvest mushrooms for Monterey Mushrooms under a UFW contract. On an average day, he picks 240-280 of the blue baskets you see in this vid. #WeFeedYou
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Your Thanksgiving gravy tastes better when you use union mushrooms. Let's give a huge thanks to workers like "Adan" who harvest mushrooms for Monterey Mushrooms under a UFW contract. On an average day, he picks 240-280 of the blue baskets you see in this vid. #WeFeedYou
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Some people don’t realize how hard it is to get housing once you’re homeless. Our staff tried to help a man apply for a tiny home. The waitlist was open for only five hours before it filled! It shouldn’t be this hard for someone to find a place to live.
November 22, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Some people don’t realize how hard it is to get housing once you’re homeless. Our staff tried to help a man apply for a tiny home. The waitlist was open for only five hours before it filled! It shouldn’t be this hard for someone to find a place to live.
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Our coat rack is empty of large sizes, which are most needed. If you can donate, bring new or gently used adult coats to Blanchet House Mon-Sat, 8-10:30am or 1:30-4pm. Thank you for helping people facing hardship. You can also shop and ship to Blanchet House 310 NW Glisan St. Portland, OR 97209
November 18, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Our coat rack is empty of large sizes, which are most needed. If you can donate, bring new or gently used adult coats to Blanchet House Mon-Sat, 8-10:30am or 1:30-4pm. Thank you for helping people facing hardship. You can also shop and ship to Blanchet House 310 NW Glisan St. Portland, OR 97209
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@govpritzker.illinois.gov I want you to watch this video of me slammed to the ground- why are you allowing this to happen to people you know are on the right side of history. They tied my hands behind my back and when I asked them to be loosened because I was going numb they said, “STFU.”
at one point, i watched a cook county sheriff’s officer (who appears to be in charge) point out a priest in the crowd.
he and a couple officers then went into the crowd , dragged him into the street, and arrested him.
situation is still tense as crowd jostles with police to get into the street.
he and a couple officers then went into the crowd , dragged him into the street, and arrested him.
situation is still tense as crowd jostles with police to get into the street.
November 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
@govpritzker.illinois.gov I want you to watch this video of me slammed to the ground- why are you allowing this to happen to people you know are on the right side of history. They tied my hands behind my back and when I asked them to be loosened because I was going numb they said, “STFU.”
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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Free vet clinic Tues, Nov. 11, from 11-1:30 across from Blanchet House at 310 NW Glisan. Veterinarians with the Oregon Humane Society will offer vaccines (including rabies), flea and tick, food, and supplies. First come, first served. Thanks, Lan Su Chinese Garden, for the use of your parking lot!
November 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Free vet clinic Tues, Nov. 11, from 11-1:30 across from Blanchet House at 310 NW Glisan. Veterinarians with the Oregon Humane Society will offer vaccines (including rabies), flea and tick, food, and supplies. First come, first served. Thanks, Lan Su Chinese Garden, for the use of your parking lot!
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November 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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AOC shows up with massive food truck to feed TSA workers at LaGuardia Airport since they are not getting paid. There’s also additional fresh food for the community that federal workers can come and pick up if needed. 🙌🏾 #CityHarvest
November 2, 2025 at 12:28 PM
AOC shows up with massive food truck to feed TSA workers at LaGuardia Airport since they are not getting paid. There’s also additional fresh food for the community that federal workers can come and pick up if needed. 🙌🏾 #CityHarvest
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As we head into a new week, please know that your best is good enough. Know that you matter. Know that kindness is more valuable than excess wealth. Status is an imposter. Be You, and know what a miracle you are. May your week be peaceful, my friends. 😊
#nature #life #mindfulness #kindness #peace
#nature #life #mindfulness #kindness #peace
November 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
As we head into a new week, please know that your best is good enough. Know that you matter. Know that kindness is more valuable than excess wealth. Status is an imposter. Be You, and know what a miracle you are. May your week be peaceful, my friends. 😊
#nature #life #mindfulness #kindness #peace
#nature #life #mindfulness #kindness #peace
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He really could be America's Head Coach if he'd do this full-time.
Obama: "The weird videos of a US president with a crown on his head flying a fighter jet & dumping poop on American citizens - that's not even worth booing about. Because all of that is a distraction from the fact that your situation, your life has not gotten better. They do it so you won't notice"
November 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
He really could be America's Head Coach if he'd do this full-time.
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Take a break from this morning's doomscrolling:
Comedy Wildlife Contest Unveils Wonderful Photo Finalists to Make Everyone Smile
The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards just released their annual finalists. Here are our favorites with the highest potential for chuckles.
www.goodnewsnetwork.org
October 31, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Take a break from this morning's doomscrolling:
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Heretic Coffee in Portland, Oregon has announced that starting Nov 1st they will provide breakfast to those in the community who will be facing hunger due to SNAP benefits not being sent out in November.
"we know it’s not much, but we’ll do our best to keep you fed" - Heretic Coffee
#Pinks
"we know it’s not much, but we’ll do our best to keep you fed" - Heretic Coffee
#Pinks
October 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Heretic Coffee in Portland, Oregon has announced that starting Nov 1st they will provide breakfast to those in the community who will be facing hunger due to SNAP benefits not being sent out in November.
"we know it’s not much, but we’ll do our best to keep you fed" - Heretic Coffee
#Pinks
"we know it’s not much, but we’ll do our best to keep you fed" - Heretic Coffee
#Pinks
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Food pantries in Lane County, Oregon, are asking for more donations as they prepare for a potential lapse of SNAP benefits next month.
Food for Lane County asks for donations ahead of potential SNAP delays
Around 75,000 people in Lane County use the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to help pay for groceries. Those benefits are supposed to be distributed between the first and ninth day of each month.
www.opb.org
October 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Food pantries in Lane County, Oregon, are asking for more donations as they prepare for a potential lapse of SNAP benefits next month.
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🚨SHARE: Nearly 1 in 5 Multnomah County residents depends on SNAP food assistance to help meet their basic human needs. Find info on places providing free food, meals & other types of food-related support at: multco.us/food
October 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
🚨SHARE: Nearly 1 in 5 Multnomah County residents depends on SNAP food assistance to help meet their basic human needs. Find info on places providing free food, meals & other types of food-related support at: multco.us/food
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We asked people who lived in homeless encampments that were cleared out in city “sweeps” to write about what object was the hardest for them to lose.
“They took my baby pictures and my moms obituaries,” a man in California wrote.
(Published Dec. 2024)
“They took my baby pictures and my moms obituaries,” a man in California wrote.
(Published Dec. 2024)
“I Have Lost Everything”: The Toll of Cities’ Homeless Sweeps
Cities often take belongings — including important documents and irreplaceable mementos — when they conduct sweeps of homeless encampments. ProPublica gave notecards to people across the country so th...
projects.propublica.org
October 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
We asked people who lived in homeless encampments that were cleared out in city “sweeps” to write about what object was the hardest for them to lose.
“They took my baby pictures and my moms obituaries,” a man in California wrote.
(Published Dec. 2024)
“They took my baby pictures and my moms obituaries,” a man in California wrote.
(Published Dec. 2024)
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A moth got into the shelter tonight and it was the event of the season.
October 24, 2025 at 1:03 AM
A moth got into the shelter tonight and it was the event of the season.
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Know anyone who left the VA recently? @propublica.org journalists want to hear from you. Please see all of their specific contact info in the article and reach out.
#VA #Veterans #VeteransHealthcare #VeteransBenefits
www.propublica.org/getinvolved/...
#VA #Veterans #VeteransHealthcare #VeteransBenefits
www.propublica.org/getinvolved/...
Why Did You Leave the Department of Veterans Affairs?
ProPublica wants to hear from doctors, nurses and other front-line medical providers who recently left positions at a VA hospital or clinic.
www.propublica.org
October 23, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Know anyone who left the VA recently? @propublica.org journalists want to hear from you. Please see all of their specific contact info in the article and reach out.
#VA #Veterans #VeteransHealthcare #VeteransBenefits
www.propublica.org/getinvolved/...
#VA #Veterans #VeteransHealthcare #VeteransBenefits
www.propublica.org/getinvolved/...
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#MedSky: In August, we reported that the VA lost more than 600 doctors and nearly 2,000 nurses this year.
We know that for many of you, the decision to leave the VA could not have been easy. Here’s how you can share your story with us ⤵️
We know that for many of you, the decision to leave the VA could not have been easy. Here’s how you can share your story with us ⤵️
Why Did You Leave the Department of Veterans Affairs?
ProPublica wants to hear from doctors, nurses and other front-line medical providers who recently left positions at a VA hospital or clinic.
www.propublica.org
October 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
#MedSky: In August, we reported that the VA lost more than 600 doctors and nearly 2,000 nurses this year.
We know that for many of you, the decision to leave the VA could not have been easy. Here’s how you can share your story with us ⤵️
We know that for many of you, the decision to leave the VA could not have been easy. Here’s how you can share your story with us ⤵️