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CascadiaPNW @cascadiaresistance.bsky.social · 19m

The camp was raided and supplies are needed. Please consider helping any way you can. If you are not comfortable with participating in direct action, this is a good way to support those who are. #portland
#mutualaid #protest #pnw #cascadia

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Shane Burley (Blue Sky Edition) @shaneburley.bsky.social · 2h

Biggest strike of the year about to happen in Oregon. You coming to the picket line or what?

Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (AFT 5017) @ofnhp.bsky.social · 9h

We’re fighting for safe staffing, fair wages & the time to care for every patient. Time for Kaiser to get serious about bargaining an agreement that ensures retention and recruitment of skilled healthcare providers.

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Portland-Area Kaiser Permanente Workers Could Strike as Soon as Next Week

Healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente in Oregon and Southwest Washington are set to strike for five days beginning next Tuesday if they are unable to reach a contract agreement with the care consort...

www.portlandmercury.com

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Councilor Sameer Kanal @councilorkanal.bsky.social · 6h

Portland is a safe city.

#PDX #Portland

Portland ranks No. 4 among U.S. cities for preventing and reducing gun violence

Recognition builds on Portland’s decrease in violent crime .

www.portland.gov

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 6h

Kristi Noem, while governor of South Dakota, supplemented her roughly $130,000 salary by secretly accepting $80,000 donated to a political nonprofit she was affiliated with, records show.

She never disclosed this income on federal ethics forms.

(Published June)

Kristi Noem Secretly Took a Cut of Political Donations

A dark money group paid $80,000 to Noem’s personal company when she was governor of South Dakota. She did not include this income on her federal disclosure forms, a likely violation of ethics requirem...

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 11h

“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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Jackie Yerby @jyypdx.bsky.social · 5h

JFC. Where are the fucking guardrails?

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 5h

There’s little evidence to support Trump’s claims about Portland — but a federal appeals court judge appeared to say that the facts on the ground were irrelevant to the legality of Trump’s actions.

Portland is no ‘war zone,’ as Trump has claimed. Legally, it might not matter

There’s little evidence to support Trump’s claims about Portland — but a federal appeals court judge appeared to say that the facts on the ground were irrelevant to the legality of...

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🎃 public HELLth guy 🎃 @publichealthguy1.bsky.social · 5h

no shit

RFK Jr. to Congress: "I don't think people should be taking medical advice from me'

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Senate Press Gallery @senatepress.bsky.social · 7h

By a vote of 10-88, the Senate did not adopt the Sanders amendment #3853 to reduce the Pentagon budget by 10 percent and instead expand veteran dental care at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Not voting: Senators Cruz & Cortez Masto

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Senate Press Gallery @senatepress.bsky.social · 7h

By a vote of 47-50 the #Senate did not adopt the Van Hollen Amendment #3872 to amend title 32, US Code, to clarify certain limitations on full-time National Guard duty.

GOP Senator Cassidy voted in favor. Senators Cortez Masto, Cruz and Tillis did not vote.

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Crooked House @amythlst.bsky.social · 9h

chef's kiss

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 11h

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

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pumpkin spice amb 🎃 @amb.fyi · 9h

sure does feel like this city writ large is rising to meet this horrible moment

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 11h

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

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Nick @ecosozialismus.bsky.social · 12h

Media will keep trying to get us to stop believing our lying eyes.

But we all know military should not be on the streets of US cities.

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Nick @ecosozialismus.bsky.social · 12h

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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🎃 public HELLth guy 🎃 @publichealthguy1.bsky.social · 13h

here we go

Susan Rinkunas @susanrinkunas.com · 13h

NEW: 51 Senators urge RFK Jr. and Marty Makary to end telemedicine prescriptions of the abortion drug mifepristone— and to suspend its distribution as an "imminent hazard" under Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Collins and Murkowski only GOP members not to sign
justthenews.com/sites/defaul...

screenshot of letter dated 10/9/25
Today, your agencies have all the information they need to bring an end to previous Democrat-administrations’ abortion drug regulations while a comprehensive review is conducted. As a starting point,
we recommend the following:
1. Suspend the approval of any new generic versions of mifepristone pending the outcome of the REMS safety review;
2. Commit to ensuring that all generic versions of mifepristone are included in the ongoing reevaluation of prior REMS approvals;
3. Reinstate the in-person dispensing requirement for mifepristone and all its generic versions;
4. Suspend the distribution of mifepristone and all generic versions as an “imminent hazard” under Section 505(e) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA); and
5. Withdraw FDA guidance permitting pharmacy distribution of mifepristone and all its generic versions.

We are committed to continuing to work together to give a voice to the voiceless and protect women from the dangerous effects of unregulated access to chemical abortion drugs. The life, safety, freedom, and health of millions of Americans, born and unborn, depend on it.

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Christopher Mathias @letsgomathias.bsky.social · 13h

Really enjoyed talking with @caitlinmoriah.bsky.social & @trentrichardnelson.bsky.social about antifa & the history of the antifa bogeyman.

Think it’s a good listen after that batshit White House presser abt antifa yesterday www.liberalcurrents.com/half-the-ans...

Half the Answer #39: What Is Antifa, and How Do You Catch a Fascist?

Christopher Mathias, author of "To Catch a Fascist," speaks to Caitlin and Trent about the events of 2020, clashes between violent fascist clubs and "community defense" groups. They discuss misconcept...

www.liberalcurrents.com

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BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 13h

Expect shifts in traffic patterns around the bridge as folks scurry for detours — and get ready to share the south sidewalk!
bikeportland.org/2025/10/09/m...

Major closure of Broadway Bridge begins Monday

Bikes will be prohibited too; but for just four total hours across two days.

bikeportland.org

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The Oregon AFL-CIO @oregonaflcio.bsky.social · 1d

📢NO KINGS: Oregon Neighbors & Labor March Together

www.oraflcio.org/nokings

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OPB @opb.org · 13h

A federal appeals court expressed skepticism toward a temporary order blocking President Donald Trump from deploying members of the Oregon National Guard to Portland city streets.

The judges did not immediately issue a ruling, but said that they would as quickly as possible.

Ninth Circuit Court skeptical of order blocking Trump’s troop deployment to Portland

Attorneys for the Trump administration make their case before a three-judge panel Thursday morning that the President has the authority to federalize the Oregon National Guard over the governor’s objections.

www.opb.org

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 13h

Interesting.

Larry Ferlazzo @larryferlazzo.bsky.social · 14h

Oklahoma’s Republican governor criticizes guard deployment. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/u...

Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma, a Republican and the chairman of the National Governors Association, on Thursday criticized the deployment of Texas National Guard troops to Illinois as a violation of his beliefs in federalism and “states’ rights.”

His comments, in an interview with The New York Times, marked the first time a Republican governor has questioned the interstate deployment of National Guard troops over a governor’s objections. Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois and other Democratic elected officials have been strongly critical of the move and have implored Republican governors to join the opposition.

Mr. Stitt on Thursday said, “We believe in the federalist system — that’s states’ rights,” adding, “Oklahomans would lose their mind if Pritzker in Illinois sent troops down to Oklahoma during the Biden administration.”

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Amy Maxmen, PhD @amymaxmen.bsky.social · 13h

When I was reporting in Sudan several years ago, a driver warned me not to tell government officials when I was leaving because the airport is where they stop and detain writers.

So, yeah, this is a very bad sign. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

US anti-fascism expert blocked from flying to Spain at airport

Rutgers University professor who published book on antifa was informed at boarding gate that his trip was cancelled

www.theguardian.com

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Senate Press Gallery @senatepress.bsky.social · 13h

By a vote of 54-45, the #Senate did not invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.5371 (House Passed CR)

Dems/Ind voting in favor: Senators Cortez Masto, Fetterman and King. Senator Paul voted No.

Not voting: Senator Cruz

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 13h

MAJOR new restrictions on federal government use of riot control weapons -- and even requiring them to display identification in many circumstances. I expect a very rapid appeal and request for a stay from the 7th Circuit.

Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 14h

NEW: A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order barring Chicago-area fed agents from several violent actions they’ve taken against journalists, activists and “religious practitioners” protesting ICE — including Rev. Black, a plaintiff in the case. www.courtlistener.com/docket/71559...

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 14h

BREAKING: Federal judge issues a TRO in the Northern District of Illinois (including Chicago and the Broadview ICE facility), providing protections for protesters and journalists covering the protests.

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Some of the key elements:

1. It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants,' their officers, agents, assigns, and all
persons acting in concert with them (hereafter referred to as "Federal Agents"), are temporarily ENJOINED in this judicial district from:
Dispersing, arresting, threatening to arrest, threatening or using physical
force against any person whom they know or reasonably should know is a Journalist, unless
Defendants have probable cause to believe that the individual has committed a crime.
Defendants may order a Journalist to change location to avoid disrupting law enforcement,
' President Trump, one of the named Defendants, is not included in this Order.
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as long as the Journalist has an objectively reasonable time to comply and an objectively
reasonable opportunity to report and observe;

b. Issuing a crowd dispersal order requiring any person to leave a public place
that they lawfully have a right to be, unless dispersal is justified by exigent circumstances as defined by Department of Homeland Security Use of Force Policy (updated Feb. 6,
2023), Sections III.F and XII.E;
С.
For purposes of this Order, a crowd dispersal order is a lawful command
given by a Federal Agent for all persons to leave a designated area when three or more persons are committing acts of disorderly conduct that are likely to cause substantial harm in the immediate vicinity;
d. Using riot control weapons including kinetic impact projectiles (KIPs), Compressed Air Launchers (e.g., PIS and FN303), Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray, CS gas, CN gas, or other chemical irritants, 40 mm Munitions Launchers, less-lethal shotguns,
Less-Lethal Specialty Impact-Chemical Munitions (LLSI-CM), Controlled Noise and Light Distraction Devices (CNLDDs), Electronic Control Weapons (ECWs) - on members of the press, protesters, or religious practitioners who are not posing an immediate threat to the safety of a law enforcement officer or others;

To facilitate the Defendants' identification of Journalists protected under
this Order, the following are examples of indicia of being a Journalist: visual identification as a member of the press, such as by carrying a professional press pass, badge or credentials; wearing distinctive clothing or patches that identify the wearer as a member of the press; or carrying professional gear such as professional photographic or videography
equipment. Other indicia of being a Journalist under this Order include that the person is standing off to the side of a protest, not engaging in chanting, sign holding, shouting slogans, or otherwise protesting, and documenting protest activities, although these are not
requirements. These indicia are illustrative, and a person need not exhibit every indicium
to be considered a Journalist under this Order. Defendants shall not be liable for unintentional violations of this Order in the case of an individual who does not wear a press pass, badge, or other official press credential, professional gear, or distinctive clothing that identifies the person as a member of the press.

It is further ORDERED that all Federal Agents, excepting those who do not wear a
uniform or other distinguishing clothing or equipment in the regular performance of their official
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duties or are engaged in undercover operations in the regular performance of their official duties, must have visible identification (for which a unique recognizable alphanumeric identifier sequence
will suffice) affixed to their uniforms or helmets and prominently displayed, including when
wearing riot gear.

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Mark Bray @mark-bray.bsky.social · 13h

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