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Seth Cotlar @sethcotlar.bsky.social · Mar 4

One of the biggest puzzles I'm trying to work out is why Mark Hatfield, who wrote so insightfully about the danger of the far right in 1968, said and did almost nothing when his state's Republican Party was taken over by a racist and antisemitic Christian nationalist ten years later.

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Seth Cotlar @sethcotlar.bsky.social · Mar 4

"And God, to the Far Righters, is a personification of a white, Protestant, anti-Communist American. They have turned the scriptural tables and created God in their image."
These words were written by Oregon GOP Senator Mark Hatfield in 1968, in the Forward to this book about Billy James Hargis.

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ISOMATAalum @isomataalum.bsky.social · 2h

Shit your way to complete consciousness

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Suzanne Bonamici @repbonamici.bsky.social · 3h

Unidentified masked agents with guns are hunting down people and kidnapping them off the streets, and parents are being ripped away from their kids. And what is Speaker Johnson afraid of? A naked bike ride.

www.koin.com

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Thor Benson @thorbenson.bsky.social · 7h

Look, we can lose our minds in a depressing way or a fun way

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

The Portland Frog army has now infiltrated Tulsa, OK and they’ve made an unlikely alliance with the T-Rex infantry and Sharks on Hoverboards mercenary forces.

This is truly terrifying.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 2h

AZ AG Mayes: If I have to, I’ll take Speaker Johnson to court. There's no legitimate reason for him to refuse to swear her in right now. And it's not fair for Mike Johnson to be holding the state of Arizona hostage because he doesn't want to release the Epstein files.

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Rep. Janelle Bynum @bynum.house.gov · 8h

Today, Speaker Johnson said he has “no strategy” to fix the shutdown his party created.

That’s ridiculous. Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the Presidency – they need to start putting the American people first.

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Marcel Proust of Eating Brains @thotchev.bsky.social · 12h

PDX Community Alert:

Just posted by @pirc_oregon
10 am update on 10/14/25:

multiple confirmed ice sightings throughout the metro area including in Washington County near TV highway, near Poytner MS, Naito Parkway and Gresham off Hogan road and Division. Please be aware, careful and report suspicious activity you observe to the hotline - 1-888-622-1510.

We know this is scary news, but remember that you have rights.
You have the right to remain silent, the right to not sign anything without a lawyer present, and if you're in your home or another private space, the right to demand a warrant signed by a judge before you must allow ICE entry. Further, if you are a bystander and see ICE, please call the hotline and film the incident. Community is here to stand with you. Together, we keep each other safe.

Actualización de las 10 a. m. del 14/10/25:
Se confirmaron múltiples avistamientos de ICE en el área metropolitana, incluyendo el condado de Washington cerca de TV hwy, cerca de la escuela secundaria Poytner, Naito Parkway y Gresham, cerca de Hogan Road y Division.
Por favor, tenga cuidado y reporte cualquier actividad sospechosa que observe a la línea directa: 1-888-622-1510.

Sabemos que esta noticia es alarmante, pero recuerde que tiene derechos. Tiene derecho a guardar silencio, a no firmar nada sin la presencia de un abogado y, si se encuentra en su casa u otro espacio privado, a exigir una orden judicial firmada por un juez antes de permitir la entrada a ICE. Además, si es un testigo y ve a ICE, llame a la línea directa y filme el incidente. La comunidad está aquí para apoyarlo. Juntos, nos protegemos uno al otro.

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 1d

"Residents in Chicago and Portland are living in a police state where masked armed forces kidnap who they want to kidnap, where they have to listen to public officials routinely lie about what is happening in their neighborhoods." donmoynihan.substack.com/p/purge-merg...

StrictlyChristo 🇺🇦🌻❌👑 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 1d

Federal Secret Police and plainclothes ICE agents kidnap multiple people from a neighborhood in Chicago. They then deploy teargas and brutally beat neighbors who come out to express their concern.

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ISOMATAalum @isomataalum.bsky.social · 1d

Bronson Pinchot in Beverly Hills Cop.

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KOIN 6 News @koin6.bsky.social · 1d

A clarinet player is apparently being held without bail on no specific charges at the Clark County Jail in Vancouver after her husband said she was arrested Sunday during a protest across the street from the ICE facility in South Portland.

Clarinetist playing ‘Ghostbusters’ arrested at ICE facility

The woman’s husband — who asked KOIN 6 News not to identify either of them for safety reasons — said his wife was tackled by federal agents while she was playing her clarinet arou…

www.koin.com

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Santiago Mayer @santiagomayer.com · 1d

Spotify is now running recruitment ads for ICE.

It’s time to cancel your account.

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Tim Dickinson @timdickinson.bsky.social · 1d

The Portland ICE protest camp literally has a rack full of inflatable costumes for demonstrators who want to try one on...

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Jennifer Siebel Newsom @jensiebelnewsom.bsky.social · 1d

It’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and we’re grateful to the first peoples of this land, the storytellers and caretakers whose wisdom guides us and deepens our respect for our planet.

California is home to more Native nations than any other state, and our spirit is stronger for it!

Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

This Indigenous Peoples' Day, California celebrates the contributions, cultural vibrance and adaptability of all Indigenous people who now call California home.

I, Gavin Newsom, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim October 13, 2025 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

California again proclaims this day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the seventh formal celebration of the strength of culture and the memory of land that endure for all Indigenous people who now call California home, from those who originate from and maintain deep relationships with these lands and waters, to those who have carried the gifts of their languages, cultures, foods, and families across oceans, borders, and generations.

On this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we resoundingly cheer the indomitable fortitude, cultural vibrance, and adaptability of Indigenous peoples from across the globe who call this place home, even as their souls resonate with lands and waters of their ancestral homelands.

NOW THEREFORE I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim October 13, 2025 as “Indigenous Peoples’ Day.”

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 1d

The Regime's goal is to grind everyone down. Plain & simple. Our goal is to refuse this by taking turns to fight where and how we can. When one group needs to bow out, then another group needs to step in and so on. We don't all have to do everything. We can all do something though. Stay in the fight

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ISOMATAalum @isomataalum.bsky.social · 1d

Infuriating, but somehow sticks the (occasional) landing.

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ISOMATAalum @isomataalum.bsky.social · 1d

Doc is our enigma. Schroedengir's manager.

Concurrently the best and worst option.

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ISOMATAalum @isomataalum.bsky.social · 1d

We had season tickets from 2002-2006.

It was tough to give them away

I loved every single inning of the 67 games I watched in 2005.

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Queer Armorer @queerarmorer.bsky.social · 1d

Oh hey. They banned me from flying. *adds it to the list of shit from the last few weeks*

borgpup ✈️ SF 10/22-11/19 @borgpup.bsky.social · 1d

🚨 URGENT U.S. TRAVEL ALERT 🚨
Heads up, everyone. A critical rule change goes into effect TOMORROW, Oct 14, that will prevent people with an "X" gender marker on their passport from flying to, from, or through the United States. Please read and share!!! (1/9)

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Torch Antifa Network @torchantifa.bsky.social · 1d

rt if you are the founder of antifa

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Andy Fleming @slackbastard.bsky.social · 1d

1/ The March for White Australia RETVRNS this Sunday, OCT 19.

Below is a list of counter-protests, organised under the banner of 'No Room For Racism & Fascism' /// 'No White Australia. Counter The Far Right.'

Melbourne - 11am @ State Library
Brisbane - 11am @ Queens Gardens
Perth - 12pm @ Forrest Place
Canberra - 11am @ NLA Lawns
Sydney - 11am @ Belmore Park
Adelaide - 11:30am @ Beehive Corner

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 2d

Unsure how many times I have to repeat it, but health care shouldn’t be for-profit.

Charles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · 2d

Drug Rehabs Lure In Patients for Insurance Money—Then Leave Them on the Street

Operators promise high-end treatment, help addicts sign up for insurance then pile on charges for little in return, say former patients and insurers.

www.wsj.com

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

Shout out to the Naked Bikeride who today ran hundreds of naked people directly through the line of federal officers and effectively blocked them from assaulting demonstrators. Being naked on a bike goes on the list of effective tactics if you get at least 500 of them and the city loves you.

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rowan @rowan75.bsky.social · 2d

Everyone keep your eyes open. #Portland

Sarina Noctua @gargoyal.bsky.social · 2d

Hey PdX...
ICE just rolled out over a dozen rented SUVs (at 8:30 on a Sunday).

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Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals (AFT 5017) @ofnhp.bsky.social · 2d

We are in the final hours before our strike begins on Oct. 14th at 7am, and we have been getting trained on how to run a picket line and how to share our story with the public. But we will need your support! Click here and sign up for a picket shift: form.jotform.com/251634890806...

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