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@intersections.bsky.social
Night Mayor, D2.
Portland policy + politics, (inter)national urban affairs.
Blazers, beer + spirits, support the arts, harm reduction saves lives.
[he/they]
Portland policy + politics, (inter)national urban affairs.
Blazers, beer + spirits, support the arts, harm reduction saves lives.
[he/they]
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getting awful sick of hearing liberals use domestic abuser logic to chide protestors for property damage as the state murders people
January 16, 2026 at 7:22 PM
getting awful sick of hearing liberals use domestic abuser logic to chide protestors for property damage as the state murders people
This is some good shit coming out of Los Angeles. Micro enterprise home kitchen permits. Do we have something similar in Portland? If not, we should. @councilorgreen.bsky.social @councilordunphy.bsky.social @mayorkwilson.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 6:38 AM
This is some good shit coming out of Los Angeles. Micro enterprise home kitchen permits. Do we have something similar in Portland? If not, we should. @councilorgreen.bsky.social @councilordunphy.bsky.social @mayorkwilson.bsky.social
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reminder that
- the v/c ratio that odot is using is a relic that invariably requires much more space for cars than they’ll use 23.5hrs/day at expense of all else
- metro has already stopped using v/c for this reason
- odot is updating their own policy on this right now, this could be moot by next yr
- the v/c ratio that odot is using is a relic that invariably requires much more space for cars than they’ll use 23.5hrs/day at expense of all else
- metro has already stopped using v/c for this reason
- odot is updating their own policy on this right now, this could be moot by next yr
January 16, 2026 at 2:34 AM
reminder that
- the v/c ratio that odot is using is a relic that invariably requires much more space for cars than they’ll use 23.5hrs/day at expense of all else
- metro has already stopped using v/c for this reason
- odot is updating their own policy on this right now, this could be moot by next yr
- the v/c ratio that odot is using is a relic that invariably requires much more space for cars than they’ll use 23.5hrs/day at expense of all else
- metro has already stopped using v/c for this reason
- odot is updating their own policy on this right now, this could be moot by next yr
For those wondering when the WNBA expansion draft will be happening, an explanation why we don't know yet: players and the league have yet to agree on a new CBA.
Report: WNBA and WNBPA enter moratorium period, pausing any free agency action
The Portland Fire remain in a holding pattern, as a moratorium essentially pauses any free agency action as the WNBA and WNBPA negotiate a CBA.
www.oregonlive.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:35 AM
For those wondering when the WNBA expansion draft will be happening, an explanation why we don't know yet: players and the league have yet to agree on a new CBA.
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pulling this reflection on white silence/fear over here, too:
January 15, 2026 at 4:41 PM
pulling this reflection on white silence/fear over here, too:
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Our new research report analyzes Portland City Council’s voting record in 2025, the city’s first year under proportional representation. Diversity of opinion increased substantially in 2025—read the report to learn more. ⬇️
The New Normal
The council’s share of non-unanimous votes rose over 600% in 2025. Will it last in 2026?
open.substack.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Our new research report analyzes Portland City Council’s voting record in 2025, the city’s first year under proportional representation. Diversity of opinion increased substantially in 2025—read the report to learn more. ⬇️
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Dan Ryan complained in 2024 about not receiving the endorsement from Basic Rights Oregon
“The fact that BRO failed to endorse a gay elected that has lived for 40 years with HIV is unimaginable” -Dan Ryan
This man would later hire a local anti trans podcaster. He believes his identity trumps action
“The fact that BRO failed to endorse a gay elected that has lived for 40 years with HIV is unimaginable” -Dan Ryan
This man would later hire a local anti trans podcaster. He believes his identity trumps action
January 15, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Dan Ryan complained in 2024 about not receiving the endorsement from Basic Rights Oregon
“The fact that BRO failed to endorse a gay elected that has lived for 40 years with HIV is unimaginable” -Dan Ryan
This man would later hire a local anti trans podcaster. He believes his identity trumps action
“The fact that BRO failed to endorse a gay elected that has lived for 40 years with HIV is unimaginable” -Dan Ryan
This man would later hire a local anti trans podcaster. He believes his identity trumps action
🤢
Dan Ryan kind of praised Councilor Koyama Lane by while saying he leads like her and approaches interpersonal relationships like her. He's praising himself mostly. He said, "I have to be a voice of those who are silenced by this council, at times, and those are a lot of voices."
Ugg
Ugg
January 14, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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This person has stacks of articles about them at this point regarding mistreatment of staff. If you are new to Portland or new to this fact please google !
“The termination of a lead union organizer during the fragile, initial phase of a union drive is an exceptionally severe act,” reads the complaint, filed Tuesday with the Oregon Employment Relations Board.
This comes a day before the council prez election. Smith is currently a nominee for the role.
This comes a day before the council prez election. Smith is currently a nominee for the role.
Portland Councilor Smith accused of firing staff in retaliation for union drive
In an Unfair Labor Practice charge filed Tuesday, the union accused City Councilor Loretta Smith of firing an employee in retaliation for labor organizing.
www.opb.org
January 14, 2026 at 9:29 PM
This person has stacks of articles about them at this point regarding mistreatment of staff. If you are new to Portland or new to this fact please google !
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The saga of which jurisdictions will have representation on C-Tran’s board of directors continues to drag on after the transit agency board voted Tuesday to reconvene its Board Composition Review Committee.
C-Tran board to get another review as Clark County’s small cities balk at cost of light rail on I-5 Bridge
The saga of which jurisdictions will have representation on C-Tran’s board of directors continues to drag on after the transit agency board voted Tuesday to reconvene its Board Composition Review Comm
www.columbian.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:02 PM
The saga of which jurisdictions will have representation on C-Tran’s board of directors continues to drag on after the transit agency board voted Tuesday to reconvene its Board Composition Review Committee.
Is being a penguin a meeting or an ideology?
2017: "The letter was written by Smith's policy adviser. In it, Kwon says that Smith required her staff to spend time helping her on campaign events for herself and at least one other candidates, Eric Zimmerman who ran for the county commission last year."
Staffer Accuses County Commissioner Loretta Smith of Misusing Public Resources on Campaigns
www.wweek.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Is being a penguin a meeting or an ideology?
"This is not the first time Smith has been accused of staff mistreatment. While serving as a Multnomah County commissioner from 2010 to 2018, Smith was accused of bullying and harassment by several of her staffers." #portland
Council Workers’ Union Complaint Alleges Loretta Smith Fired Staffer in Retaliation for Union Organizing
A new union representing Portland City Council aides and operations staff filed an unfair labor practice (ULP) complaint against the city for alleged anti-union conduct from Councilor Loretta Smith’s ...
www.portlandmercury.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:47 PM
"This is not the first time Smith has been accused of staff mistreatment. While serving as a Multnomah County commissioner from 2010 to 2018, Smith was accused of bullying and harassment by several of her staffers." #portland
Motion to print those pdfs and review them with staff at upcoming meetings. Council needs to better direct the bureaus, city admin/mayor and resource them appropriately to get our pile of dusty plans into action.
dunphy: "we have a tradition of beautiful PDFs" where we ask community members for advice, compile it into a document, and never look at it again
January 14, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Motion to print those pdfs and review them with staff at upcoming meetings. Council needs to better direct the bureaus, city admin/mayor and resource them appropriately to get our pile of dusty plans into action.
Novick symbolic vote for EPG 🙄
January 14, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Novick symbolic vote for EPG 🙄
Rich of Ryan to suggest turning in phones after he was just busted being served and then using talking points from a conservative lobby group chat. And that he had no clue he was typically the 1 vote against in 11-1 decisions. Give me a freaking break.
January 14, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Rich of Ryan to suggest turning in phones after he was just busted being served and then using talking points from a conservative lobby group chat. And that he had no clue he was typically the 1 vote against in 11-1 decisions. Give me a freaking break.
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Happening Now: Students have walked out of school and are protesting against ICE in Saint Paul, Minnesota
January 14, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Happening Now: Students have walked out of school and are protesting against ICE in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Dunphy not the strongest candidate for Pres but has the best chance from the peacocks to get to 7.
January 14, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Dunphy not the strongest candidate for Pres but has the best chance from the peacocks to get to 7.
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CONSERVATIVE ON TEXT THREAD: we should cranially examine the heads of the minorities on portland city council
DAN RYAN: sounds good buddy what do i need to say in this current hearing
DAN RYAN: sounds good buddy what do i need to say in this current hearing
January 13, 2026 at 10:12 PM
CONSERVATIVE ON TEXT THREAD: we should cranially examine the heads of the minorities on portland city council
DAN RYAN: sounds good buddy what do i need to say in this current hearing
DAN RYAN: sounds good buddy what do i need to say in this current hearing
They are not sending their best or brightest, that's for sure.
Temu Willamette Week 😂 Hysterical they used this to “prove” they are victims of racism 😂 Didn’t know I was a power player. Total race baiting cry-bullies.
The Mercury has obtained a series of images of group messages that show racist, sexist, and homophobic tropes used by a local developer and other local conservative political activists during a council president election. Readers may find this content offensive.
January 13, 2026 at 8:44 PM
They are not sending their best or brightest, that's for sure.
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The group chat of the "moderate" City Hall heads in Portland is very racist and truly beyond parody. These are the people who have the ear of Dan Ryan et al. and who tirelessly cast people who want bike lanes and housing as a dangerous threat to the city: www.portlandmercury.com/news/2026/01...
"Racist, Dehumanizing": Chat Images Show Portland Power Players Disparaging Councilors of Color
Messages obtained by the Mercury contain a slew of offensive tropes sent during a council president election
www.portlandmercury.com
January 13, 2026 at 7:56 PM
The group chat of the "moderate" City Hall heads in Portland is very racist and truly beyond parody. These are the people who have the ear of Dan Ryan et al. and who tirelessly cast people who want bike lanes and housing as a dangerous threat to the city: www.portlandmercury.com/news/2026/01...
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"Payne: "She mentions her districts and her constituents. I guess she doesn’t realize most of them are white."
I think it's very important that other white people realize they are talking about us, here. They think we all support them, agree, and are all supremacists too. You owe them nothing
I think it's very important that other white people realize they are talking about us, here. They think we all support them, agree, and are all supremacists too. You owe them nothing
January 13, 2026 at 7:47 PM
"Payne: "She mentions her districts and her constituents. I guess she doesn’t realize most of them are white."
I think it's very important that other white people realize they are talking about us, here. They think we all support them, agree, and are all supremacists too. You owe them nothing
I think it's very important that other white people realize they are talking about us, here. They think we all support them, agree, and are all supremacists too. You owe them nothing
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New story from @jcollins.bsky.social on ICE attempts to intimidate ICE Watch observers in Minneapolis, including ICE letting them know they know where they live—by leading them to their homes www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
January 13, 2026 at 2:40 PM
New story from @jcollins.bsky.social on ICE attempts to intimidate ICE Watch observers in Minneapolis, including ICE letting them know they know where they live—by leading them to their homes www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...