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markgrimes

@markgrimes.bsky.social

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Do. Be. Do. Be. Do. Be kind, honest & optimistic. Purpose & meaning. Positive social impact. NeD: startup studio, cooperative, b-corp, collective, accelerator, incubator, PBC, ESOP, 3BL, ESG, CSR, social enterprise kiva.org/lender/markgrimes

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markgrimes @markgrimes.bsky.social · Nov 19

You don't need to be a voice for the voiceless. Just pass the mic. ~Su‘ad Abdul Khabeer

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 6h

I recently sat down with three leaders who are part of the @obamafoundation.bsky.social's alumni network to hear more about their work to strengthen democracy in Hungary and Poland. They’re an example for us all. Take a look:

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 8h

The couple in costumes said they wanted to bring joy to the protests and show that demonstrators are "fun loving people."

Unicorn bride marries Kenny from South Park at Portland ICE protest

The couple in costumes said they wanted to bring joy to the protests and show that demonstrators are "fun loving people."

www.oregonlive.com

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markgrimes @markgrimes.bsky.social · 15h

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Nikkolas Smith @4nikkolas.bsky.social · 22h

after millions of views and shares of my Portland Frog art. (thank you all🙏🏾) I got requests to highlight priests, and chickens, and Chicagoans, and T-Rexes, and more… all of us who refuse to bend the knee. so this is for US.
𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚃𝚊𝚕𝚕.
𝚆𝚎 𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚆𝚒𝚗.

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markgrimes @markgrimes.bsky.social · 17h

Fascists, you thought the frog was a threat.

Wait until Sunday night when you get a few hundred naked bike riders at your front door in Portland.

www.portlandmercury.com/Bikes/2025/1...

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markgrimes @markgrimes.bsky.social · 17h

Our airport is made of wood. Big beautiful award winning wood. Not douche canoe wood.

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🦋 Carmen G., PhD (🪖"Prima" to One)🌻 @tcrg2012.bsky.social · 18h

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markgrimes @markgrimes.bsky.social · 23h

Ribbit

markgrimes @markgrimes.bsky.social · 1d

Ribbit.

Release the Epstein files.

Ribbit.

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 1d

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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markgrimes @markgrimes.bsky.social · 1d

$50,000 signing bonus and getting mocked by frogs.

Ribbit.

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performative male @milesklee.bsky.social · 1d

open the saloons

The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 1d

Compared to Dylan and Springsteen, country-music legend Johnny Cash can seem deeply uncool. It took time for me to appreciate his profound, plainspoken strength, writes Jon Fasman.

Essay | Can We Finally Give Johnny Cash His Due?

Compared to Dylan and Springsteen, the country-music legend can seem deeply uncool. It took time for me to appreciate his profound, plainspoken strength.

on.wsj.com

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 1d

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

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markgrimes @markgrimes.bsky.social · 2d

Well

isportlandburning.com

Is Portland Burning?

No. See real-time Portland cameras, PulsePoint incidents, and sourced fact checks.

isportlandburning.com

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 2d

“A second inflatable frog has now been spotted wiggling through Portland.”

Marco Rubio whispers into Donald Trump's ear.

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Eddie Smith @eddsmitty.bsky.social · 2d

My grandfather once told me when I was a little boy that singing the Blues is all about a good man or woman feeling sad. This clip reminded me of me & grandpa's convo.

Look at these three legends.

Should I do a thread on the origin of the blues? 🤔

Serious question, fam.

youtu.be/8PSOgmmqqvo?...

James Brown, Bobby Bland, B.B King - Blues medley

YouTube video by Soul On Top

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 3d

We would like to thank Kristi Noem for bringing cameras with her everywhere and collecting evidence for her future trial at The Hague.

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 2d

Adelita Grijalva won her election fair and square.

Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.

Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.

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markgrimes @markgrimes.bsky.social · 2d

Our dog is frog in PDX in solidarity

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Nat Turntup✊🏿⚒️🍉🌈 @theblacksavant.bsky.social · 2d

It is. Portland Frog has been out there for days. Is becoming an emblem of resistance and a particular target of ice. The frog has been interviewed by a couple news outlets. Asked if the pepper spray affects his breathing, he said, nah, I had spicier. I'm Mexican.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Pritzker: "He wants to militarize major cities because he wants us to get used to the idea of troops on the streets. I believe he's gonna post people outside of polling places and if he needs to in order to control those elections, he'll assume control of the ballot boxes & count the votes himself"

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Jimmy Kimmel Live @jimmykimmellive.bsky.social · 3d

Did Trump write the infamous Epstein birthday letter? You decide.

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markgrimes @markgrimes.bsky.social · 3d

Homers of the world, unite.

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isportlandburning.com

Is Portland Burning?

No. See real-time Portland cameras, PulsePoint incidents, and sourced fact checks.

isportlandburning.com

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markgrimes @markgrimes.bsky.social · 3d

Our family of five decided a few months ago to do a Goodwill Christmas and everyone is looking forward to it.