Matt
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“Why don’t you go out there and do something useful?” - Sinéad O’Conner
“Why don’t you go out there and do something useful?” - Sinéad O’Conner
But they kept the wrong one locked up anyway. “Cruz’s family and friends have previously said that ICE told Cruz during his detainment that they were looking for another person with the same name who had a record of driving under the influence” www.opb.org/article/2025...
Hillsboro man released after alleged wrongful detention by ICE
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici calls Victor Cruz a 'well-respected grandfather with legal work authorization and a pending visa claim.'
www.opb.org
November 9, 2025 at 1:11 AM
But they kept the wrong one locked up anyway. “Cruz’s family and friends have previously said that ICE told Cruz during his detainment that they were looking for another person with the same name who had a record of driving under the influence” www.opb.org/article/2025...
“Further, evidence at trial does not support that the protesters acted with the common purpose” More evidence that the frog and the chicken were not colluding to…jeez idk
Somehow, Portland still wins in the funniest possible way.
November 8, 2025 at 6:36 AM
“Further, evidence at trial does not support that the protesters acted with the common purpose” More evidence that the frog and the chicken were not colluding to…jeez idk
OPB: “Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, a Democrat, said state employees “worked through the night” to issue full November benefits “to make sure every Oregon family relying on SNAP could buy groceries” by Friday.” Thank you to the employees pulling all-nighters to get people food
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
The Trump administration asked an appeals court to suspend any court orders requiring it to spend more money than is available in a contingency fund, and instead allow it to continue with planned part...
www.opb.org
November 8, 2025 at 6:01 AM
OPB: “Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, a Democrat, said state employees “worked through the night” to issue full November benefits “to make sure every Oregon family relying on SNAP could buy groceries” by Friday.” Thank you to the employees pulling all-nighters to get people food
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
Glad to see this cleanup effort. A little surprised that the bikes aren’t electric, but let’s hear it for our very fit sidewalk cleaners! bikeportland.org/2025/11/06/c...
City will use cargo trikes in new sidewalk cleaning program
The plan is to focus on sidewalks along major business corridors and commercial centers.
bikeportland.org
November 8, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Glad to see this cleanup effort. A little surprised that the bikes aren’t electric, but let’s hear it for our very fit sidewalk cleaners! bikeportland.org/2025/11/06/c...
This feels like the moment where tv news jumps over to get comment from the Portland Frog
Defense comes out blazing in closing argument, attacks agent Lairmore's credibility.
"This case is about a sandwich. A sandwich that, according to agent Lairmore, somehow both exploded on his chest in a spray of onions and mustard, but also landed intact on the ground still in its Subway wrapping."
"This case is about a sandwich. A sandwich that, according to agent Lairmore, somehow both exploded on his chest in a spray of onions and mustard, but also landed intact on the ground still in its Subway wrapping."
November 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
This feels like the moment where tv news jumps over to get comment from the Portland Frog
Didn’t think that an Apocalypse Now reboot could get any weirder but I was wrong
Border Patrol agent Lairmore testifies that he was not injured by the sandwich, but he felt the impact through his ballistic vest.
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
November 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Didn’t think that an Apocalypse Now reboot could get any weirder but I was wrong
Proud of all the Portlanders jumping in to provide food while the federal government makes a mess. www.portlandmercury.com/food-and-dri...
A List of Food Resources in Portland to Use and Support
Oregonians that rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) dollars will likely find their accounts running low this November. Whatever's in there won't disappear, but new deposits will l...
www.portlandmercury.com
November 1, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Proud of all the Portlanders jumping in to provide food while the federal government makes a mess. www.portlandmercury.com/food-and-dri...
Thank you to all the restaurants and carts making food available to people losing SNAP benefits bridgetownbites.com/2025/10/29/s...
SNAP Meals: Where To Eat, No Questions Asked, During the Suspension of SNAP - Bridgetown Bites
A list of SNAP Meals available at a number of restaurants, cafes, and food trucks in the Portland Metro area while SNAP is unfunded.
bridgetownbites.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Thank you to all the restaurants and carts making food available to people losing SNAP benefits bridgetownbites.com/2025/10/29/s...
I didn’t know that shame was a legal argument. “(Exxon) claims that the two laws in question aim to “embarrass” large corporations”
www.theverge.com/news/807357/...
www.theverge.com/news/807357/...
ExxonMobil accuses California of violating its free speech
It claims that greenhouse gas disclosure laws violate the First Amendment.
www.theverge.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I didn’t know that shame was a legal argument. “(Exxon) claims that the two laws in question aim to “embarrass” large corporations”
www.theverge.com/news/807357/...
www.theverge.com/news/807357/...
I’ve been vegetarian since 198, but I still love this story. apnews.com/article/japa...
Japan's sushi legend Jiro Ono turns 100 and is not ready for retirement
Japanese sushi legend Jiro Ono won three Michelin stars for more than a decade, the world’s oldest head chef to do so.
apnews.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:44 AM
I’ve been vegetarian since 198, but I still love this story. apnews.com/article/japa...
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Feeding America has a page where you can input your zip code and it'll show you all of the food banks near you overlaid on a map. If you need it, it's there. If you don't need it, think about donating money if you have it and your time if you don't.
www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo...
www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo...
Find Your Local Food Bank | Feeding America
Find the Feeding America member food bank nearest you. Over 200 member food banks can connect you with free food, food pantries, soup kitchens, and mobile pantries in your community.
www.feedingamerica.org
October 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Feeding America has a page where you can input your zip code and it'll show you all of the food banks near you overlaid on a map. If you need it, it's there. If you don't need it, think about donating money if you have it and your time if you don't.
www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo...
www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-lo...
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every single democratic multimillionaire in congress should be on the streets, handing out truckloads of food that they’ve purchased to their constituents who need aid
if you have any ability to do so this is the time to contribute to your local food bank
They don’t even pretend to care. This is the only story. You can’t open the government if the House refuses to show up.
October 26, 2025 at 3:06 AM
every single democratic multimillionaire in congress should be on the streets, handing out truckloads of food that they’ve purchased to their constituents who need aid
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70% of working age SNAP recipients work full time. The companies should pay them a living wage! SNAP is corporate welfare.
May I present a former clerk to Justice Gorsuch.
October 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM
70% of working age SNAP recipients work full time. The companies should pay them a living wage! SNAP is corporate welfare.
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If I were running the DNC, there would be Democratic Party sponsored food relief banks across the country right now that specifically welcomed anyone regardless of party affiliation.
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
October 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
If I were running the DNC, there would be Democratic Party sponsored food relief banks across the country right now that specifically welcomed anyone regardless of party affiliation.
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
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This attack wasn’t just on a house. It was on a WOC doing amazing work in Portland. Triggered by hate and aimed to intimidate.
Thank you to everyone who has reached out with concern. Late last night, I woke up to my car, car port, and home engulfed in flames. I'm grateful for the quick response from Portland firefighters who prevented the fire from spreading even further.
Fire at Portland City Councilor’s home being investigated as potential arson
October 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM
This attack wasn’t just on a house. It was on a WOC doing amazing work in Portland. Triggered by hate and aimed to intimidate.
Completely agree. There are no economies of scale with a million individual writers (and subscriptions). I hope to see more non-profit newsrooms talkingpointsmemo.com/tpm-25/patro...
Patron-Supported Journalism Can’t Be the Future of News
Writing about the failure of patron-supported journalism is itself a kind of...
talkingpointsmemo.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Completely agree. There are no economies of scale with a million individual writers (and subscriptions). I hope to see more non-profit newsrooms talkingpointsmemo.com/tpm-25/patro...
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Merkley: "What we've seen is that democracies no longer die bc men w/guns go in and take it over. Instead, it's electeds who erode the separation of power. If you have a rubber-stamp Congress & courts that deliver more power to the executive, suddenly you have an authoritarian state. It's here now."
October 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Merkley: "What we've seen is that democracies no longer die bc men w/guns go in and take it over. Instead, it's electeds who erode the separation of power. If you have a rubber-stamp Congress & courts that deliver more power to the executive, suddenly you have an authoritarian state. It's here now."
Reverse Ted Lasso tv series enters preproduction www.oregonlive.com/sports/2025/...
Portland’s first WNBA head coach is 30, British and just might change basketball forever
Alex Sarama is in his second season as an assistant coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers and a former staffer with Portland's Rip City Remix.
www.oregonlive.com
October 21, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Reverse Ted Lasso tv series enters preproduction www.oregonlive.com/sports/2025/...
Cool. Cool, cool. https://apnews.com/article/california-marines-live-fire-highway-6fde99346aeffc34cc12412709391269
California police say shrapnel hits and damages a patrol vehicle during Marine Corps drills
California authorities say metal shrapnel from an exploding artillery shell hit and damaged a state highway patrol vehicle as the Marine Corps fired live rounds over a freeway during exercises observe...
apnews.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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Happy Diwali 🪔 to all
The world needs more light, compassion and peace
The world needs more light, compassion and peace
October 19, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Happy Diwali 🪔 to all
The world needs more light, compassion and peace
The world needs more light, compassion and peace
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Do you not question your life choices if you're arresting a woman in an inflatable penis costume? I just feel like it would force some self reflection on what you're doing with your life
October 19, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Do you not question your life choices if you're arresting a woman in an inflatable penis costume? I just feel like it would force some self reflection on what you're doing with your life
Let’s hear it for Kerstin Casparij. “I’ve been raised to greet people, whoever they are, wherever they come from, with kindness and an open heart.” I’m still amazed how often people in non-native languages just nail it. Hope I do that some day
October 19, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Let’s hear it for Kerstin Casparij. “I’ve been raised to greet people, whoever they are, wherever they come from, with kindness and an open heart.” I’m still amazed how often people in non-native languages just nail it. Hope I do that some day
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“Let’s be clear, there is no America without immigrants. There are only Americans who have forgotten their immigration story," said Mercedes Elizalde, urging a ‘yes’ vote on both resolutions. Portland's sanctuary status is now in city code. Other policies were approved to fight federal overreach.
Portland City Council is Using City Codes to Fight Back Against Trump
Two resolutions approved by Portland City Council on Wednesday aim to strengthen the city’s sanctuary status and use all available legal resources to resist deployment of any federal military presence...
www.portlandmercury.com
October 17, 2025 at 10:03 PM
“Let’s be clear, there is no America without immigrants. There are only Americans who have forgotten their immigration story," said Mercedes Elizalde, urging a ‘yes’ vote on both resolutions. Portland's sanctuary status is now in city code. Other policies were approved to fight federal overreach.
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Well, you can finally cross “I’ve seen a handcuffed, inflatable penis” off your bucket list
October 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Well, you can finally cross “I’ve seen a handcuffed, inflatable penis” off your bucket list