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Dr. Jennifer Krauel

@freetailed.bsky.social

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Ecologist @ South Dakota State University, organizer @ Scientist Rebellion, member/organizer @ Working Families Party Portland OR https://www.krauel.com/ I study animal migration, esp bats and insects, but now I'm mostly fighting for climate justice

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Dr. Jennifer Krauel @freetailed.bsky.social · Nov 14

This place is just so gosh-darned wholesome.
Pocket #bat pic just for you.
Who knew there was social media that didn't require a shower afterward

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Nick @ecosozialismus.bsky.social · 1h

Oliveira also admitted in a work session to the Portland City Council that they were not under a strict deadline for reviewing Zenith’s LUCS, but rushed a decision when it became clear Councilors Morillo and Green called for greater scrutiny.

The City — Wilson & Oliveira — owns this more than DEQ.

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Nick @ecosozialismus.bsky.social · 1h

The Portland Business Alliance pressured City Administrator Donnie Oliveira — over drinks while a city review process was open — to approve Zenith’s LUCS.

Pretty astonishing given how much public scrutiny there has been over past back room dealings.

Metro Chamber privately discussed Zenith with Wilson admin staff before sending letter supporting LUCS

Cozy relationship between city administrator and business lobbyist highlights potential conflicts of interest around Zenith Energy, other executive functions

www.streetroots.org

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Nick @ecosozialismus.bsky.social · 1h

It’s important to remember that Zenith’s air permit is not simply the result of some neutral administrative processes and an “aw shucks that’s just how the law is” situation.

Zenith has been the beneficiary of *repeated* political interventions, including most recently, Mayor Wilson.

emily @soupmuse.bsky.social · 2h

Reminder Mayor Wilson rushed to approve Zenith’s land compatibility at the start of his tenure over the objections of Councilors Green and Morillo.

Whether the fuel is so-called “renewable” or not will make very little difference in a liquefaction zone when the river is on fire.

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War-ravaged hellhole Enthusiast @unlawfulassembler.bsky.social · 53m

Portland comrades: please be sure to mind your OPSEC. You are being surveilled. #portland #fuckice

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Fnord Borgly @borgly.bsky.social · 4h

Every billionaire should be treated as an existential risk on the level of a loose nuke.

Brooke Harrington @ebharrington.bsky.social · 8h

What Thiel is saying about tax havens = what Altman is saying about copyright:

"I can't be rich unless you let me steal from you."

This is how Broligarchs differ from oligarchs of yore: the latter tried to hide their thievery; the Broligarchs trumpet their entitlement to steal as a natural right.

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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 4h

Congratulations to the happy couple

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 7h

The couple in costumes said they wanted to bring joy to the protests and show that demonstrators are "fun loving people."

Unicorn bride marries Kenny from South Park at Portland ICE protest

The couple in costumes said they wanted to bring joy to the protests and show that demonstrators are "fun loving people."

www.oregonlive.com

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MadWoman.PDX ❌👑 @resister4344.bsky.social · 4h

#Portland

Snow on a Beach 🏳️‍🌈✈️ @jmow7.bsky.social · 4h

I haven't been on here in a long time, but I saw this on Reddit and I was like I know them!

Portland Reddit
Post says: I love my city so much lmao
Picture is screenshot of blue sky post by TrustedReveler that says:
LA: we will fight you.
Chicago: we will fight you.
PDX: we will make you endure week after week of of improv theater.

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Dr. Jennifer Krauel @freetailed.bsky.social · 16h

I worked for him back in the day and I never bought the ‘good billionaire’ thing

Dr. Jennifer Krauel @freetailed.bsky.social · 18h

Spread the word to scientists 🧪

Virginia Gewin @virginiagewin.bsky.social · 19h

Journalist here

I’m interested in talking to a federal agency scientist who was fired, then rehired. I can keep you anonymous. I’m on Signal ginnyg.04

Reposts are appreciated!

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Dr. Jennifer Krauel @freetailed.bsky.social · 18h

I heard it’s something about plywood

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Leah Sottile @leahsottile.bsky.social · 20h

It's gonna fuck him up if he finds out we have a store called Mr. Plywood.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21h

Trump: "Portland, I mean -- every time I look at that place it's burning down. There are fires all over the place. When a store -- there are very few of them left -- but when a store owner rebuilds a store they build it out of plywood. They don't put up storefronts anymore. They just put wood up."

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Dr. Jennifer Krauel @freetailed.bsky.social · 23h

👀 make it make sense pls

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

Dr. Jennifer Krauel @freetailed.bsky.social · 23h

Abolish billionaires, that will fix so many problems

elias isquith @eliasisquith.blog · 1d

rightist plutocrats are doing politics. liberal plutocrats are doing charity. it’s an entirely different mindset.

Dr. Jennifer Krauel @freetailed.bsky.social · 1d

❤️ @councilormorillo.bsky.social making me proud yet again 🔥

“War Ravaged” Portland Jobs with Justice @jwjpdx.bsky.social · 1d

"A Portland City Council member [Angelita Morillo] made a CNN anchor chuckle Thursday after calling Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem a 'renowned puppy killer' who is 'afraid of protesters wearing frog costumes and chicken costumes.'"

CNN anchor can't help but laugh as Trump Cabinet member brutally mocked by official

A Portland City Council member made a CNN anchor chuckle Thursday after calling Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem a "renowned puppy killer" who is "afraid of protesters wearing frog costumes ...

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Dr. Jennifer Krauel @freetailed.bsky.social · 1d

Happy to follow your amazing work wherever you go! Congratulations 🎉

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Nick @ecosozialismus.bsky.social · 1d

A couple of years ago, the Democrats in the Oregon legislature passed a domestic terrorism law over of the objection of civil liberties advocates, environmentalists, and ordinarily reasonable Oregonians who told them this would only be used against the left.

It fits right in with Trump’s strategy.

emily @soupmuse.bsky.social · 1d

This is why we collectively needed to reject the terrorism framework long ago. There is no equivalent to the counter-terror framework in eroding rights and legal norms.

Every “counter-terror” response has been an act of overreach that paints an entire community as guilty.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Mike Johnson: "We're so angry about it. I mean, I'm a very patient guy, but I've had it with these people. The theory we have right now -- they have a hate America rally that's scheduled for October 18 on the National Mall. It's the pro-Hamas wing and antifa people ... "

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“War Ravaged” Portland Jobs with Justice @jwjpdx.bsky.social · 1d

To Noem, an entire state worth of officials and residents is just simply running a massive cover-up.

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 1d

“I … met with the governor, met with the mayor, met with the chief of police, and the superintendent of the highway patrol. They’re all lying, and disingenuous, and dishonest people,” Noem said, because they wouldn’t back up her baseless claims that the streets were overrun with terrorists.

ICE Barbie Says an Entire State’s Worth of Officials Are “Lying”

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is convinced, against all evidence, that Portland is a war zone.

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Nick @ecosozialismus.bsky.social · 2d

RE: the question of what does it mean if the courts say it is ok for the President to deploy military in the cities based on bullshit claims…

The Nazis also had courts.

The law is inherently political.

Lawyers & judges approving of something blatantly unconstitutional is a reflection of that.

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Dr. Jennifer Krauel @freetailed.bsky.social · 1d

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Jonathan Maus @jonathanmaus.bsky.social · 2d

So much of what Trump and his cronies say that their enemies are doing is just projection… So the fact that they’re latest line of attack is that Portland/Oregon is “covering up terrorism” is a real tell.

Dr. Jennifer Krauel @freetailed.bsky.social · 1d

Release the Epstein Files

Jeff Merkley @jeff-merkley.bsky.social · 1d

House Republicans fled D.C. to avoid re-opening the government and fixing people’s health care, but let’s recognize there’s another reason the GOP doesn’t want to be in the building…

Release the Epstein Files.

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Diane @tonawandagirl.bsky.social · 1d

2500 events so far and more new ones being created every day (many more than last spring's protest). Sign up here for an event in your area: www.nokings.org If you don't see one, create one! #Resist #NoKings October 18, 2025

Map of the United States and Canada with 2500 blue dots in every state on the map representing No Kings events scheduled for October 18, 2025

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Dr. Jennifer Krauel @freetailed.bsky.social · 3d

Please take a moment to do this, your kids will thank you

Nick @ecosozialismus.bsky.social · 4d

Everything is stupid and dangerous right now, *but* we have an opportunity to make a least one thing less stupid and dangerous.

Please submit a comment to the PDX city planners asking them to prevent any further expansion of liquid fuel storage at the CEI Hub and mandate a fuel drawdown.

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Demand a Safer Portland! Stop the CEI Hub Time Bomb!

Tell City Hall to Choose Public Health and Safety Over Corporate Profits at the CEI Hub Portland faces a historic choice—one that will determine our city’s safety and environmental legacy for generat...

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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 4d

Kristi Noem is cosplaying as a public official. In reality, she's been sent by Trump to incite violence. Don't tar and feather her as Speaker Johnson suggested for Governor Newsom. The best response to her playacting as cop? Ignore her and keep supporting our community.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem expected in Portland for ICE facility visit

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem could be coming to Portland today.

katu.com

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Dr. Jennifer Krauel @freetailed.bsky.social · 6d

Frustrated by the D party's lack of spine? Messaging expert @anatosaurus.bsky.social lays out clearly why it's happening + unlikely to change, and a very powerful + viable alternative path (@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social 👀)

👉 @workingfamilies.org shows how to win with it:
💥 TELL THE TRUTH 💥

Bringing a Survey to a Gun Fight

“Pollingism” Has Failed Democrats and Voters. Here’s Why, and What to Do Instead.

www.weekendreading.net

Dr. Jennifer Krauel @freetailed.bsky.social · 7d

Super important and useful info, please share widely

Oregon for All @oregonforall.bsky.social · 7d

🚨 Federal agents are in Oregon: 50–100 CBP personnel in Portland, plus 200 National Guard troops deployed. This could mean more profiling, raids & force.

📱 Film evidence
☎️ PIRC: 1-888-622-1510
⚖️ ECO legal help: 1-888-274-7292

#OregonIsHome #ShareFactsNotFear