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Oregonian Opinion @oregonianopinion.bsky.social · 7m

Letter from the Editor: Inside Portland’s ICE protests. Answering your questions

Current demonstrations lack the widespread violence and destruction of 2020, but federal response and local impact remain complex.

www.oregonlive.com

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 19h

Robert De Niro: “Now we have a would-be king — King Donald the First. Fuck that. I’m Robert De Niro and I’m asking you to stand up and be counted in the nationwide No Kings protest on October 18th”

👉👉 nokings.org

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Indivisible Baltimore ❌👑 @indivisiblebaltimo.bsky.social · 17m

Spread the word. This is what #nokingsday is all about. Pick an action and stand up for what you love about this country. >> www.nokings.org
@indivisible.org

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 15h

It turns out that the best way to thaw ICE might just be through irreverent mockery…

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 16h

Portland 🔥

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Deb Brown 🚨🇺🇲 @debpixcom.bsky.social · 15h

Here's Drumpf's "insurrection"... #Insurrection #InsurrectionAct

Never forget January 6th was an attack on our country.

USA Today
Pro-Trump Mobs Storm U.S. Capitol

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 17h

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Sam Jones @samjownes.bsky.social · 1d

We are all the Portland frog! Read this:

MIT Rejects Trump’s Loyalty Pledge, JD Vance Protested In Indiana, and A Portland Frog Becomes An Unexpected Resistance Hero

When institutions say no, and protesters say never again

www.dworkinsubstack.com

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Ari Cohn @aricohn.com · 17h

Some weirdo on Twitter has been absolutely melting down for like 36 straight hours because I posted:

When this is over, do not forget what ICE did, and what ICE is. And do not make room for them in society. Make sure they know that they are, and will continue to be, reviled and beneath contempt.

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Old White Nepo Hat @kenwhite.bsky.social · 16h

Also: if you work for ICE, even if you’re not one of the ones arresting citizens or tackling 15-year-olds or zip-tying kids together and segregating them by race, you’re part of the mechanism making it happen, and you should suffer long-term social and post-regime-change consequences.

Ari Cohn @aricohn.com · 17h

Some weirdo on Twitter has been absolutely melting down for like 36 straight hours because I posted:

When this is over, do not forget what ICE did, and what ICE is. And do not make room for them in society. Make sure they know that they are, and will continue to be, reviled and beneath contempt.

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Tony Michaels 🎙 @thetonymichaels.bsky.social · 14h

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Fozofthedead @fozofthedead.bsky.social · 14h

Watching masked agents of color participate in daily atrocities against other people of color is something I will never understand. I expect it from white people. But hispanics, Asians, and black agents will be shocked when the white people running this turn on them. And they will.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

Vicious authoritarianism built on a pretext of shameless lies under the cover of scolding Christianity.

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 2d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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carelesswhisperer.bsky.social @carelesswhisperer.bsky.social · 1d

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AntifAndrea @antheonly.bsky.social · 23h

This was really moving! I love that despite the chaos of America today we still have people bringing joy and beauty to our lives.

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Michael Ky Johnson @michaelkyjohnson.bsky.social · 2d

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dharmalee3❌👑 @dharmalee3.bsky.social · 22h

I Just FOUND Trump’s Secret Plan to Deploy the 82nd Airborne Inside the U.S.

YouTube video by The Michael Fanone Show

youtu.be

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Leasa @fishgirl66.bsky.social · 23h

This is how you write a headline. Finally @cnn.com

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Gold Country Rich @goldcountryrich.bsky.social · 1d

Next!
While I am NO fan of Bolton, this is now beyond ridiculous. That said, gotta wonder what he's thinking now. He refused to testify against Trump in the 1st Impeachment (the Ukraine / Biden shakedown scandal). He was 'in the room' during the scam. His testimony would have been damning.

Criminal charges against John Bolton expected as early as next week

Federal prosecutors are considering filing charges against the former Trump national security adviser as either a rushed complaint or an indictment.

www.msnbc.com

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

On National Coming Out Day, know that I will always be an ally to you — no matter where you are on your journey.

I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.

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Cathy 🖤 💀 🧡 @coco.sheshed.rocks · 1d

Appreciate you including me ✌🏽💙

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DrDinD.bsky.social @drdind.bsky.social · 1d

🧵Billionaire Marc Benioff built a tower that dominates the San Francisco skyline like a giant dick. Apparently he aspires to be a giant dick himself. Crime is way down in San Francisco. No need for Trump to send troops and spread authoritarianism.

Salesforce Tower, visible all over San Francisco and known affectionately as the giant penis.

NYT headline

Marc Benioff Says Trump Should Send Guard Troops to San Francisco

Mr. Benioff, the Salesforce C.E.O. and owner of Time magazine, once supported Hillary Clinton and a business tax for homeless services. Now he’s fully behind Donald Trump

Table of crime rate change from 2024 to 2025 in a number of American cities. San Francisco dropped 14% in violent crime and 29% in property crime.

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Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray” @ryanjreilly.com · 1d

PORTLAND, Ore. — A small group of federal agents in camouflage and face masks watched from atop the immigration processing center Thursday night as a unicorn, peacock, dinosaur and raccoon danced to Cher’s “If I Could Turn Back Time.” www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Costumed protesters in Portland defy description of the city as a 'war zone'

Dancing frogs, peacocks and unicorns outside the federal immigration building present a joyful contrast to the Trump administration's portrait of the Oregon city, they say.

www.nbcnews.com

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👣COCA👣 🇺🇦 @nortygirl.bsky.social · 23h

Jasmine Crockett nail's it

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Chris⚖️Justice @chrisjustice01.bsky.social · 22h

Felon Trump is a failure

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NPR @npr.org · 23h

The shutdown is forcing the closure of a number of America's beloved cultural institutions starting Sunday. Twenty-one Smithsonian museums, its research centers and the National Zoo are all affected. n.pr/48scGty

Smithsonian museums and National Zoo set to close as shutdown takes its toll

The shutdown is forcing the closure of a number of America's beloved cultural institutions starting Sunday. Twenty-one Smithsonian museums, its research centers and the National Zoo are all affected.

n.pr

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