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Angela Uherbelau

@angelauherbelau.bsky.social

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Palauan-American writer, gardener, agitator. Founder, Oregon Kids Read - because literacy is a civil right. Views mine, bien sûr. ✍🏾🌸✊🏽

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Angela Uherbelau @angelauherbelau.bsky.social · Feb 2

“Nothing is inevitable. Do not be alone and do not be dismayed. Find someone who is doing something you admire and join them.”

I called my sister after reading this and it lifted me up. Reach out. Connect. Make action plans together. ♥️

Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · Feb 2

The logic of the coup that is going on now. And how to resist it.
snyder.substack.com/p/the-logic-...

The Logic of Destruction

And how to resist it

snyder.substack.com

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Angela Uherbelau @angelauherbelau.bsky.social · 5h

Grateful to the universities refusing Trump’s authoritarian higher ed compact, the news orgs refusing Trump’s authoritarian press policy, the airports refusing Trump’s authoritarian TSA video & the cities refusing to bow to Trump’s
authoritarian push to occupy our communities. #NoKings

Angela Uherbelau @angelauherbelau.bsky.social · 5h

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 5h

Brown University has rejected the Trump administration’s compact, saying it would “restrict academic freedom and undermine the autonomy of Brown’s governance”

Brown University rejects Trump administration compact

President Christina Paxson P’19 P’MD’20 said that the compact would “restrict academic freedom and undermine the autonomy of Brown’s governance.”

www.browndailyherald.com

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Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 7h

Also a reminder these weren’t “Kids”! Some of these “Young Republicans,” which includes ages up to 40, were elected officials or government appointees.

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Angela Uherbelau @angelauherbelau.bsky.social · 7h

Portland friends, please add Portland Street Response's new number 503-823-7773 to your contacts! They're an unarmed, non-police, expert response for neighbors experiencing mental health or behavioral health crises. If you see someone who needs help, don't hesitate to call. ❤️

Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 7h

Portland Street Response Update: PSR has new hours (6 a.m. to midnight), a new number (503-823-7773), and is recruiting for a new advisory committee! Hit the link in bio to learn more about the committee and apply by Oct 27 to help shape PSR’s future.

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Friends of Portland Street Response @friendsofpsr.bsky.social · 3d

📣 Help spread the word! 📣

PSR was built with community, for our community.

Now you have a chance to help grow PSR so they can provide a compassionate first response citywide, 24/7 by becoming a volunteer for the PSR Community Committee!

Learn more and apply to volunteer at bit.ly/growpsr

Graphic includes a photo of 2 people volunteering next to a sign that says "We need Portland Street Response" Text on graphic reads: " Help PSR Grow! Join the Portland Street Response Community Advisory Committee. Learn More & Apply: bit.ly/growpsr Please share with your friends and networks!

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Angela Uherbelau @angelauherbelau.bsky.social · 7h

I'll be there Saturday, alongside family, friends and neighbors from all walks of life. Unlike the current Speaker of the House who's abandoned his oath to uphold the Constitution, we understand that the foundational truth of any republic, including this one, is and always will be #NoKings

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h

Johnson: "We call it the Hate America Rally that will happen Saturday. Let's see who shows up for that. I bet you you'll see Hamas supporters, I bet you'll see antifa types, I bet you'll see Marxists on full display, people who don't want to stand and defend the foundational truths of this republic"

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Bulldog @harpua.bsky.social · 9h

New posters just dropped in downtown Portland, now in color! 🐸🐸🐸

A row of Portland froggy Don't Obey posters

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Angela Uherbelau @angelauherbelau.bsky.social · 1d

When they came for your neighbors, what did you do?

The courage, care & humanity here is breathtaking.

Photo by @jamiekelterdavis.bsky.social for @nytimes.com

Caption: "Residents linked arms in the Brighton Park neighborhood after a confrontation with federal agents earlier this month."

Residents linked arms in the Brighton Park neighborhood after a confrontation with federal agents earlier this month. Photo by Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times, "ICE is cracking down on Chicago. Some Chicagoans are fighting back." 10/14/25

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Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 1d

The @chicago.suntimes.com photographer who risked their personal health and safety to take this photograph is Anthony Vazquez. Please credit photographers and media outlets. In this age of misinformation, a photo with no context could be anything at all.

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 1d

Please remind us who the domestic terrorists are again.

Photo from Chicago: DHS militarized agent holding a gun up directly in someone’s face as the victim has their hands up, pleading for them not to shoot.

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Angela Uherbelau @angelauherbelau.bsky.social · 1d

♥️♥️♥️

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 1d

October 18 is a day to stand tall against tyranny. No Crowns. No Thrones. #NoKings. Join the movement—find a No Kings Day protest near you and make your voice heard. nokings.org

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Joshua Eaton @joshuaeaton.bsky.social · 1d

If you’re a man in the room and a public official says this about your female colleague, you don’t continue as if nothing happened.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump ignores a question from a woman reporter but says, "I just like to watch her talk. Good job. Thank you darling."

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Oregon Justice Resource Center @ojrcenter.bsky.social · 1d

✊KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRAININGS✊
For more information and to RSVP, click the link: www.ojrc.info/kyr

Know your rights training. What to do in encounters with ICE or law enforcement. Tuesday, October 21 at 4 PM. The address is 4511 Southeast Main St. in Portland. Another training will be held Saturday, November 22 at 11 AM at the Clinton Street theater in Portland. Free admission. All are welcome RSVP recommended

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Angela Uherbelau @angelauherbelau.bsky.social · 1d

So grateful to these groups! Read to find out what you can do to help take care of and stand up for each other ❤️

Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 1d

The Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition is connected to a network of rapid response organizations across the state who have trained people on how to verify the veracity of reported ICE activity, support people who are being detained, connect with legal support, and provide legal observation.

Meet the Groups Helping Immigrants Impacted by ICE

If people in the Portland area think they’ve spotted ICE, there’s a number that many organizations, such as the ACLU, suggest they call: the Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition hotline. The Portland I...

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 2d

The leaves are changing, the inflatable frogs are wiggling, and your week is becoming waaaay cooler with our round-up of the best contemporary art, comedy, and community happenings.

The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for October 13-19

Not typically the type to check out gallery shows? Consider stretching your self-image this week. Lumber room will exhibit organic works by Louise Bourgeois (of gigantic spider sculpture fame), and Em...

www.portlandmercury.com

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Dave Vetter @davidrvetter.bsky.social · 2d

The US federal attack on Portland has resulted in the best advertisement for a city that I have ever seen. Round-the-clock joy, community solidarity and silliness that much of the West has lost and longs for.

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Eric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · 2d

ICE agents blocked an ambulance that was trying to take an injured protester to hospital.

"We are still not being allowed to leave by ICE officers.” an EMT said on radio

When driver tried to get out, an agent yelled, "DON’T YOU EVER DO THAT AGAIN, I WILL SHOOT YOU"

www.wweek.com/news/2025/10...

Documents Allege a Federal Agent at Portland ICE Threatened to Shoot an Ambulance Driver

Feds delayed medics who had come to pick up an injured protester. Then, according to confidential incident reports, the agents became aggressive.

www.wweek.com

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Angela Uherbelau @angelauherbelau.bsky.social · 3d

"Power wants your body softening in your chair and your emotions dissipating on the screen. Get outside. Put your body in unfamiliar places with unfamiliar people. Make new friends and march with them."

On Tyranny, @timothysnyder.bsky.social

LET FREEDOM SWING
✊🏽🚴🏽‍♀️♥️

Tim Dickinson @timdickinson.bsky.social · 3d

Here for the "emergency" naked bike ride in Portland

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Angela Uherbelau @angelauherbelau.bsky.social · 3d

♥️🚴🏽‍♀️✊🏽

Suzette Smith @suzettesmith.bsky.social · 3d

Emergency World Naked Bike Ride in Portland, OR—getting ready to go.

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 3d

Good for them: it is a violation of the Hatch Act that limits the use of public assets for partisan messaging. Orgeon has its own version of that law, and covers those who run the airport. Other airport administrators should look to see if they are in the same position.

Pé 🍺🧿 @forevernever.bsky.social · 3d

PDX continuing to show why it's the best airport in the country.

PDX chooses not to air video of Sec. Noem blaming Democrats for shutdown

The Port of Portland is choosing not to broadcast a new video that shows DHS Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the federal government shutdown."Democr

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Shantha Mohan, Ph.D., DTM @shlead.bsky.social · 3d

For those of you doing mid-morning #bloomscrolling.
My stunning red rose from last month. 🌹❤️💚

#stunday
#dailyflowers 🌱
#flowerreport

A red rose, green leaves, and greenery against a wooden fence.

Camera: iPhone 15 Pro.

September 2025. My garden.

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 3d

Once they understand that it is an unelected bureaucrat carrying out a coup, who knows.

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 4d

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/AoXcgAq

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

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Kathleen Bachynski @bachynski.bsky.social · 3d

“A library director in Wyoming who was fired two years ago because she refused to remove books with sexual content and L.G.B.T.Q. themes from a library’s children & young adult sections was awarded $700,000 in a settlement on Wednesday… “I don’t regret standing up for the First Amendment in any way”

Librarian Fired in Books Dispute to Receive $700,000 Settlement

www.nytimes.com

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Frog and Toad Bot @frogandtoadbot.bsky.social · 3d

The shadow of a hawk fell over them.

Frog and Toad jumped under a rock.

The hawk flew away.

“We are not afraid!” screamed Frog and Toad at the same time.

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 5d

Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.

Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

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