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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 4h

This is the genius of the Portland protests - they make the claims of lawlessness look not just wrong, but comical

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 7h

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

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Cate @midcatecrisis.bsky.social · 6h

The frog as a collectively imagined figurehead, like Ned Ludd, Captain Swing, and Robin Hood.

Anna Carey @annacarey.ca · 9h

I hope we never find out who the frog is. I hope the frog insists on remaining agender. I hope the frog becomes a character rather than an individual person. I hope the frog is everything we always needed.

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Jeffrey Sens @jeffreysens.bsky.social · 7h

Cops, so far, have left the police violence to ICE, who are opening fire with "non-lethal" ammo reported in broad daylight and at night.

No idea if Black Bloc is showing up.

Please. Don't bring lasers and shine them at helicopters like 1 guy did.

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Jeffrey Sens @jeffreysens.bsky.social · 7h

Keep Portland Weird is a rally point for tactics and appeals to City pride.

I haven't been down to the protests, but Portlanders are doing reports on the ground at night for their friends/families who think it must be bad here.

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Jeffrey Sens @jeffreysens.bsky.social · 7h

Just to give an idea of climate.

Oregon bootlickers are getting slagged on social media by normie Portlanders for the fascist frame of a crime ridden, antifa city.

Tactically, groups are firm to not give them a photo opp of unrest. News is hosting a 24-hour live stream of the ICE building.

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Martha Crawford @whatashrinkthinks.com · 10h

Here is a calendar of open drop in meetings, focused on sitting reflectively in community, grounding ourselves, listening and sharing where we are in this exhausting, isolated historical moment:

You can also download a pdf of norms & practices for your own use

Gathered Meeting to Support Helpers — What A Shrink Thinks

A quiet space to gather, rest, share & recover

www.whatashrinkthinks.com

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Jonathan Douglas PhD CPsych @jonathanconp.bsky.social · 11h

Pranksters vs Autocrats: Why Dilemma Actions [ie, political clowning] Advance Non-Violent Activism is available as a free download.

This may be the cure for our collective Absurdity Deficit Disorder. www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...

Pranksters vs. Autocrats by Srdja Popovic and Sophia A. McClennen | eBook | Cornell University Press

The Lawrence and Lynne Brown Democracy Medal, presented by the McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State, recognizes outstanding individuals, groups, and organizations that produce innovations....

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Steve Llano @stevellano.bsky.social · 10h

Bad Debate Takes: Episode 2 - Turning Point and Charlie Kirk are not Debating
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Bad Debate Takes: Episode 2 - Turning Point and Charlie Kirk are not Debating

YouTube video by Professor Steve Llano, Ph.D.

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RainSurname @rainsurname.bsky.social · 9h

In 2020, the Portland cops shot a kid who was holding up a boom box with both hands in the face with a rubber bullet from a similar distance.

He has permanent brain damage and needs a caregiver now.

Molly Ploofkins @mollyploofkins.bsky.social · 15h

Without provocation, masked federal agents indiscriminately shoot peaceful protesters with rubber bullets from the rooftop of the Portland ICE facility.

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Jeffrey Sens @jeffreysens.bsky.social · 1d

Had not seen this 3 days ago.

Danny K @dannykpolitics.bsky.social · 3d

WATCH: ‘Portland Frog’ pepper balled by ICE agents

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Jeffrey Sens @jeffreysens.bsky.social · 1d

Well following the Heritage foundation may not be an endorsement, but given the bans and suspensions over CK, I'd say they're likely in agreement.

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💞Sabrina💞 @sabrinarina.bsky.social · 2d

Oregon National Guard Adjutant General, General Gronewold says if they are federalized, that he will advise the Title 10 commander to utilize National Guard Troops to PROTECT protesters at ICE facilities. This is the right answer.

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persephone @sirensplight.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you to everyone who is (1) showing up (2) documenting. Not just on this, but on everything. I show appropriate videos to my son so he sees that there are more ppl on the good side & that there is always hope & courage if you look for them.

Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 1d

Michigan Avenue right now.

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RainSurname @rainsurname.bsky.social · 1d

Globalize the inflatada.

Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 1d

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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Jeffrey Sens @jeffreysens.bsky.social · 1d

If you think I'm voting for Newsom🤷‍♀️ That's not a purity test, it's a political test to not elect a guy who platforms fascists.

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Jeffrey Sens @jeffreysens.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks! It's good at least to express my frustrations here. It's been such kind and helpful replies. Ty

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Jeffrey Sens @jeffreysens.bsky.social · 1d

They don't want to stare down people in silly costumes. Kristi Noam's Portland visit was basically useless to them since she was just looking at a guy in a chicken outfit with the Benny Hill soundtrack.

Bring the weird. Keep Portland weird.

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Jeffrey Sens @jeffreysens.bsky.social · 1d

From a person I respect greatly in Oregon on Trump and Portland's green frog. 1/2

The biggest take away for most folks is that they are DESPERATE for "proper" protests.

They want black bloc. They want flag burning. They want thick, mysterious smoke. They want better photo ops.

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Jeffrey Sens @jeffreysens.bsky.social · 1d

I'm at least not caring enough to fight about it. I can't convince her she falls frequently and is at risk.

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Jeffrey Sens @jeffreysens.bsky.social · 1d

Mom refusal to use home care for failing protection, bathroom, or shower means losing insurance. Her stance is then we lose the money, meaning we lose home care and all falls back on me.

Yay internalized ableism.

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Jeffrey Sens @jeffreysens.bsky.social · 1d

So Link was severed/deleted not only from Bsky but also independent servers relying on bsky's stuff. Their account and all posts were saved on Blacksky. In short, here is a backup service if you feel the need.

Bluesky Backups by Storacha

Backup & Restore your Bluesky Account

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Jeffrey Sens @jeffreysens.bsky.social · 1d

It's refreshing having an expert neither talk down to us nor demand we become experts to question what is going on.

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Rudy wants revolution. @rude1.blacksky.team · 2d

P.S. I've been updating docs.blacksky.community based on questions and feedback so check that out.

Thanks again to the folks who trust us and contribute the funds that allow to continue pursuing this mission of providing communities with autonomous, safe spaces.

Gonna get back to work now 👨🏾‍💻

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Jeffrey Sens @jeffreysens.bsky.social · 1d

I went down the rabbit hole on Link getting permabanned. Here a primer on how non-Black folks can engage with Blacksky including handles on their servers.

Migrating to Blacksky PDS: Complete Guide | Blacksky Documentation

Complete guide to migrating your Bluesky account to Blacksky's infrastructure. Covers migration tools, step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting, and how to use Blacksky services without migrating.

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Jeffrey Sens @jeffreysens.bsky.social · 1d

Rudy posted up thread their hub.

Migrating to Blacksky PDS: Complete Guide | Blacksky Documentation

Complete guide to migrating your Bluesky account to Blacksky's infrastructure. Covers migration tools, step-by-step instructions, troubleshooting, and how to use Blacksky services without migrating.

docs.blacksky.community

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