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Connor @gayloader.bsky.social · 1h

Big bike energy

A person in a light blue/grey helmet takes a picture in a full length mirror. They are wearing a black shirt, green zip up, black gloves and yellow pants. Their shoes are not visible. In the foreground and mirror reflection you can see a bicycle, covered in stickers. There’s a Palestine flag in the bike spikes, and a pink water bottle in the cup holder.

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pony pony huckabuck @spindlypete.bsky.social · 17h

anyway we're all voting for the parks levy yeah? i know i am. reply here and lmk if you're voting for the parks levy so i can say "hell yeah" to you

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pony pony huckabuck @spindlypete.bsky.social · 17h

DON'T PRINT LIES IN THE VOTERS PAMPHLET

#1. Our parks cost more because criminals who are caught engaging in graffiti vandalism are released with little punishment. Lacking harsh penalties, these released criminals simply go back to what they did before and continue to vandalize our parks and spray paint our entire city.
#2. Our Parks cost more because Multnomah County handed out over 25,000 free tents to homeless. The free-tents-for-all idea only attracted more homeless to come to Portland from other states in order to get their free tents and camp in our parks. Now we are all overwhelmed
#3. Our parks cost more because politicians refuse to enforce trespassing laws. This has made our parks a great place for homeless encampments because trespassers know it is hard for their camps to be moved.
#4. Our parks cost more because local governments (at taxpayer expense) hand out free drug paraphernalia to addicts. This makes Portland a top destination for drug addicts from other states to move here.
#5. Our parks cost more because police cannot keep our parks safe from crime and destruction because liberal politicians defunded our police.

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Street Roots @streetroots.bsky.social · 1d

Getting caught up with the news about the possibility of federal troops in Portland? 👇Here are some stories from this week's issue to check out.

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Terry J. Harris @trryjhrrs.bsky.social · 2d

The coming national horror is that if Portland's *truly* minimal level of protest justifies federalizing and deploying troops, they can and will be federalized and deployed anywhere the President wants and whenever he wants.

Gabriel Malor @gabrielmalor.bsky.social · 2d

My initial read on this argument: Judge Nelson is eager to disagree with his 9th Cir. colleagues that federalizing the NG is reviewable at all.

He's also eager to disagree with Judge Immergut that the Portland protests were small and under control.

Gabriel Malor @gabrielmalor.bsky.social · 2d

McArthur about the ICE protesters: "these are violent people." Says the president is entitled to say "enough is enough."

Asks for a stay pending appeal. Sits.

Argument is over.

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Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 2d

my "this has nothing to do with Epstein" public statement is raising questions already answered by the public statement

Burgess Everett @burgessev.bsky.social · 3d

Speaker Johnson crashes Kelly and Gallego gaggle. Says he’ll swear in Grijalva when they reopen the government

Kelly asking why Fine and Petronis got sworn in on pro forma, Johnson says it has to do with being on recess.

Johnson: “this has nothing to do with Epstein”

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Councilor Sameer Kanal @councilorkanal.bsky.social · 3d

The brand-new Portland Street Response Committee, which was created by the resolution I co-sponsored, is accepting applications for 14 members who will advise the City Council on the development and growth of Portland Street Response. Apply today! Applications are due Monday, Oct. 27.

Volunteer (Non-Paid) Position - Portland Street Response Committee

APPLY HERE: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01988189184173e2a4f533359898a72dThe Portland Street Response Committee (“PSRC” or “Committee”) is a volunteer body that will advise City Council as it sup...

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/5060003/volunteer-non-paid-position-portland-street-…"

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Will Hollingsworth @whollingsworth.bsky.social · 3d

That's J6 rioter David Medina tyvm

Suzette Smith @suzettesmith.bsky.social · 3d

Right-wing influencer David Medina was picked by DHS to cover Secretary Noem’s Portland visit. He shows his audience “like maybe five or ten protesters,” seemingly supporting what Oregon leaders have been saying about the ICE protests: unremarkable unless ICE officers use riot control agents.

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Chris Olson @chrisolsonpdx.bsky.social · 4d

Everyday on this app 🫶🫶🫶

Liberals: Erm, Trump can't do that, that's against the rules.
Trump: *Does the thing anyway*
Liberals: Doesn't he know THAT'S AGAINST THE RULES???
Leftists: tired man smoking a cigarette

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Connor @gayloader.bsky.social · 3d

Getting ye old bike tuned up right now and I guess that’s how I’m fighting fascism today

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Connor @gayloader.bsky.social · 4d

I think ridwell takes what they call “threads” which iirc includes torn clothing. I’d double check before doing anything, but could be better than tossing it?

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EmmanuelSPV @emmanuelspv.bsky.social · 4d

Avant / Après sous le métro aérien près de la Place de Stalingrad dans le 19ème arrondissement de Paris. On est passé de voie générale + bande cyclable + faux trottoir finissant en cul-de-sac à piste cyclable + large trottoir continu. Notez qu'il y a plus de cyclistes au second plan qu'au premier !

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Connor @gayloader.bsky.social · 4d

Emergency naked ride!! Let’s get it 🫡

BikeLoudPDX @bikeloudpdx.bsky.social · 4d

Get Naked. Get on your bike. Wear warm socks.

Sunday, October 12th at 2:30PM

@bikeportland.org

Naked bike ride to protest Trump's invasion set for Sunday

The start location of the ride has not been announced but is expected Friday.

bikeportland.org

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 5d

I'm calling on my Federal Delegation to use every tool at their disposal to secure the release of these Portlanders, and to join me in condemning the criminalization of humanitarian aid. The connection to genocide in Gaza by Isreal and militarization on the streets of Portland is not lost on me.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 5d

Amidst everything going on with Trump's attack on the cities like Portland, I don't want to miss the very important and urgent need to condemn Israel's interception of the Sumud Flotilla and call for the immediate release of Paul Reid and Stephen Wahab, two Portlanders held hostage.

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Nick @ecosozialismus.bsky.social · 5d

This is an extremely powerful rally

emily @soupmuse.bsky.social · 5d

Councilor Green and fellow Portland veterans leading a protest against the unlawful deployment of the national guard, the attack on our immigrant neighbors, and the rise of fascism.

To those in the armed forces, it’s not simply that you have a right to disobey an unlawful order. You have a duty.

Portland veterans speak out against fascism and assault on immigrants in protest at portland city hall

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Portland DSA @portlanddsa.bsky.social · 5d

Extremely powerful rally happening at City Hall right now.

@councilorgreen.bsky.social and dozens of US military veterans are denouncing illegal actions of the Trump Administration and encouraging National Guardsmen to refuse to follow illegal orders.

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emily @soupmuse.bsky.social · 5d

Councilor Green and fellow Portland veterans leading a protest against the unlawful deployment of the national guard, the attack on our immigrant neighbors, and the rise of fascism.

To those in the armed forces, it’s not simply that you have a right to disobey an unlawful order. You have a duty.

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Nick @ecosozialismus.bsky.social · 5d

Good post by Wyden staffer

Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 5d

They’re using American tax dollars to fund infrastructure in Argentina because that’s where they’re all going to flee when we kick them out of office

Ryan Grim @ryangrim.bsky.social · 9d

After announcing a $20 billion bailout of Argentina, the White House now says it's pausing $18 billion in funding for NYC infrastructure projects

Russ Vought would love nothing more than to tear this country down to its studs

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mitch (he/him) @drmitchpdx.bsky.social · 6d

nobody should serve any of these goons. not a slice, not a cup of coffee. if they want to eat they can eat MREs. they’re not welcome here. if The Noid knew we were selling them pies he’d be pissed

Ingrid @itlz.bsky.social · 6d

saw some feds taking advantage of the amazing portland food scene at the domino’s on 21st and division today

photo taken outside of a domino’s pizza showing two federal police officers exiting the domino’s carrying probably 15 pizzas, and heading to their ugly police SUV.

close up of two federal police officers exiting a domino’s location, carrying approximately 15 pizzas

close up of the front passenger side of a police SUV outside a domino’s. passenger side door reads “federal protective service” “POLICE” and “Homeland Security”

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Lorreina @lorreina.bsky.social · 7d

"They pepper sprayed the twerking frog at the ICE facility"

Is both an absurd thing to say but also a violently cruel reality

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Connor @gayloader.bsky.social · 7d

To be clear, this is because I am so anxious and my working conditions have changed drastically in the last month.

Connor @gayloader.bsky.social · 7d

Throwing up at work slay

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Multnomah County, OR @multco.bsky.social · 10d

✅ NOW is a good time to make sure that you’re registered to vote!

📅 The deadline to register is Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. You can register online at: oregonvotes.gov/register

More at: link.multco.us/november-4-2025-special-election

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Connor @gayloader.bsky.social · 8d

Suddenly I’m the neighborhood’s favorite socialist (I’ve been invited to become a voting member of a committee)

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