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Mickolas @mickjpg.bsky.social · 1d

My dad’s from Detroit and we were rooting for the Tigers purely based on nostalgia, but we’re happier that the Mariners won bc of—well, current events.

Also I have another excuse to wear my vintage Mariners merch now! 🔱

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Bulldog @harpua.bsky.social · 3d

Portland City Council member Angelita Morillo humorously criticizes Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, leading to laughter from CNN's Boris Sanchez.

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 3d

Like I said: Kristi Noem is a liar, has no honor, and we are lucky that we have a proud protest tradition that shows this administration we are not backing down. 🫡🐸🐔

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Mickolas @mickjpg.bsky.social · 4d

I don’t have time for those dishes! I’ll get to ‘em later.

Mickolas @mickjpg.bsky.social · 4d

War ravaged? Portland?! They must be talking about the condition of my kitchen sink.

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Plum Daddy K @kieffercities.com · 5d

“Praying at Burgerville,“ a new memoir from Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast

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Mickolas @mickjpg.bsky.social · 5d

I haven’t had Face Plant yet but I know I’d be down on my knees for that, too.

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Mickolas @mickjpg.bsky.social · 5d

Guys I’m gonna be completely honest…

I’m not religious but I totally get it. I thank god for my Burgerville order, too. Especially the rosemary shoestring fries and marionberry shakes. That shit deserves a little praise.

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Mickolas @mickjpg.bsky.social · 7d

This goal marks the first time I have EVER heard the crowd cheering all the way from my apartment up the hill from Providence Park. That was LOUD!

Stumptown Footy @stumptownfooty.bsky.social · 7d

51' LIV MOULTRIE EQUALIZES!! She put away a lovely cross from Coffey #BAONPDX

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Councilor Angelita Morillo @councilormorillo.bsky.social · 7d

Update as of 4:30pm

Temporary Restraining Order against the feds has been granted. The judge did not find evidence that the military or the guard need to be brought in because the protests in Portland have been relatively calm.

Aggression is coming from federal agents and right wing provocateurs

Taylor Griggs @taylorgriggs.bsky.social · 8d

Still no decision from a federal judge on deploying troops to Portland. Meanwhile, protesters at the ICE facility are getting tear gassed by federal agents in broad daylight.

Taylor Griggs @taylorgriggs.bsky.social · 9d

Court is adjourned but no decision was immediately made. Judge says she hopes to issue a decision later today or tomorrow. More soon.

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Mickolas @mickjpg.bsky.social · 8d

The story is what it is, but I’d like to appreciate the beautiful photos by my friend Jordan (who is actually a Portland resident, unlike the reporter)

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What Happens When Socialists Are in Charge? Portland Offers a Glimpse.

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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 8d

The messages show high-level officials in the Trump administration discussing the possible deployment of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, an infantry force that has dropped into combat zones in both World Wars, Vietnam and Afghanistan.

Trump officials discussed sending elite Army division to Portland, text messages show

A high-ranking White House official was indiscreetly texting about the Portland, Ore., planning last weekend, according to messages shared with the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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Mickolas @mickjpg.bsky.social · 10d

FWIW I wanted to take the bus back but the next 15 arrived in 30 minutes. It was already 10:30 and it was cold and rainy. I didn’t mind spending the $12 to get across the river and up my steep hill.

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Mickolas @mickjpg.bsky.social · 10d

This happened because my Uber driver was speeding on Burnside, running deep yellow and red lights, and was distracted by his phone.

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Mickolas @mickjpg.bsky.social · 10d

Everyone’s fine but I just got out, walked up the hill, and requested a refund. What a lovely transportation system we have.

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Mickolas @mickjpg.bsky.social · 10d

Except that my Uber rear ended another car in front of the West Burnside Taco Bell last night and I didn’t get a quesadilla in the aftermath

Mickolas @mickjpg.bsky.social · 28d

Portland’s hottest new club is the West Burnside Taco Bell’s walk up window at 11:15 on a Saturday night.

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404 Media @404media.co · 11d

Kodak is officially selling their own film again for the first time in many years and will be selling directly to photography stores now.

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Kodak Is Selling Its Own Film Again for the First Time in a Decade

Kodak announced two new types of film that it will sell directly to photography stores, sidestepping a bizarre distribution agreement that has been in place since its bankruptcy.

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The Needling @theneedling.com · 12d

National Guard Already Lost at Powell’s Books: tinyurl.com/4mw4n9h2

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Jeremiah Hayden @jeremiahhayden.bsky.social · 14d

A total about-face by Metro Chamber and allies, trying to repeal the portrait of Portland crime they drew up during the post-COVID years, when it seemed politically advantageous.

Now, the crime narratives are “outdated,” because the people who constructed them decided so. Sleight of hand.