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“there’s nothing new under the sun but there are new suns”
-Octavia Butler
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Alaska->PDX
-Octavia Butler
# 1 St. John’s bridge fan acct
Alaska->PDX
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@seachanger.bsky.social
· Dec 24
“From Doom Loop to Green Loop: how a new focus on green infrastructure and just transition is making Portland a national climate resiliency leader”
- cool newspapers someday maybe
- cool newspapers someday maybe
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Which form of organizing is more effective: one based more on momentum or on structure?
As @chactivist.bsky.social shows in this carefully crafted piece on UAW's Stand Up 2.0, it depends.
Click through for a summary of outcomes; read through for an analysis that organizers will truly appreciate.
As @chactivist.bsky.social shows in this carefully crafted piece on UAW's Stand Up 2.0, it depends.
Click through for a summary of outcomes; read through for an analysis that organizers will truly appreciate.
If the labor movement hopes to survive, we have to organize the private sector at scale. I was one of the central architects of the UAW’s Stand Up Strike and our national auto organizing push. I shared some of what I learned in this new @jacobinmagazin.bsky.social piece 🧵
jacobin.com/2026/02/uaw-...
jacobin.com/2026/02/uaw-...
Learning From the UAW’s National Organizing Push
If the labor movement hopes to survive, it must find ways to organize in the private sector at scale. The UAW’s national push to organize higher ed, and its recent union drives at Volkswagen and Merce...
jacobin.com
February 18, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Which form of organizing is more effective: one based more on momentum or on structure?
As @chactivist.bsky.social shows in this carefully crafted piece on UAW's Stand Up 2.0, it depends.
Click through for a summary of outcomes; read through for an analysis that organizers will truly appreciate.
As @chactivist.bsky.social shows in this carefully crafted piece on UAW's Stand Up 2.0, it depends.
Click through for a summary of outcomes; read through for an analysis that organizers will truly appreciate.
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MAJOR: Twin Cities Tenants joins five labor unions, together repping 25,900 members, to launch a rent strike drive, vowing to withhold rent March 1 if @governorwalz.mn.gov fails to deliver an eviction moratorium and rent relief. If launched, this would be the largest US rent strike in 100+ years.
February 17, 2026 at 7:01 PM
MAJOR: Twin Cities Tenants joins five labor unions, together repping 25,900 members, to launch a rent strike drive, vowing to withhold rent March 1 if @governorwalz.mn.gov fails to deliver an eviction moratorium and rent relief. If launched, this would be the largest US rent strike in 100+ years.
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Celebrating the Lunar New Year at Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland.
Today, Milo, a 21-year-old mini horse, was on site to celebrate the year of the fire horse.
Today, Milo, a 21-year-old mini horse, was on site to celebrate the year of the fire horse.
February 17, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Celebrating the Lunar New Year at Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland.
Today, Milo, a 21-year-old mini horse, was on site to celebrate the year of the fire horse.
Today, Milo, a 21-year-old mini horse, was on site to celebrate the year of the fire horse.
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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is helping a group of protesters and journalists strengthen their case against the Department of Homeland Security.
Portland Protesters and Journalists are Suing Trump and the DHS. Oregon’s Attorney General Just Stepped in to Help.
Earlier this month, plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) got a win after a judge issued a temporary restraining order against federal agents. That law...
www.portlandmercury.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is helping a group of protesters and journalists strengthen their case against the Department of Homeland Security.
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Millions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein suggest the existence of a 'global criminal enterprise' that carried out acts meeting the legal threshold of crimes against humanity, a panel of independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council says reut.rs/4rpxDfl
Allegations in Epstein files may amount to 'crimes against humanity,' UN experts say
Millions of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein suggest the existence of a "global criminal enterprise" that carried out acts meeting the legal threshold of crimes against humanity,...
reut.rs
February 17, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Millions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein suggest the existence of a 'global criminal enterprise' that carried out acts meeting the legal threshold of crimes against humanity, a panel of independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council says reut.rs/4rpxDfl
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Baltimore County Council bans immigration detention centers. 6-0 vote.
wbaltv.com/article/balt...
wbaltv.com/article/balt...
Council blocks construction of ICE detention center in Hunt Valley
The Baltimore County Council took swift action Tuesday night to block the construction of an ICE detention center in Hunt Valley.
wbaltv.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Baltimore County Council bans immigration detention centers. 6-0 vote.
wbaltv.com/article/balt...
wbaltv.com/article/balt...
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TRAINS TRAINS TRAINS
"Is there a technology the left is excited about?"
Let's see, off the top of my head:
- libraries
- solar power
- community-owned, community-run [noun], for example
• power grids
• communications networks
- e-bikes
- voting by mail
- vaccinations
- affordable health care
Notice any patterns?
Let's see, off the top of my head:
- libraries
- solar power
- community-owned, community-run [noun], for example
• power grids
• communications networks
- e-bikes
- voting by mail
- vaccinations
- affordable health care
Notice any patterns?
February 18, 2026 at 2:26 AM
TRAINS TRAINS TRAINS
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"Is there a technology the left is excited about?"
Let's see, off the top of my head:
- libraries
- solar power
- community-owned, community-run [noun], for example
• power grids
• communications networks
- e-bikes
- voting by mail
- vaccinations
- affordable health care
Notice any patterns?
Let's see, off the top of my head:
- libraries
- solar power
- community-owned, community-run [noun], for example
• power grids
• communications networks
- e-bikes
- voting by mail
- vaccinations
- affordable health care
Notice any patterns?
February 18, 2026 at 2:17 AM
"Is there a technology the left is excited about?"
Let's see, off the top of my head:
- libraries
- solar power
- community-owned, community-run [noun], for example
• power grids
• communications networks
- e-bikes
- voting by mail
- vaccinations
- affordable health care
Notice any patterns?
Let's see, off the top of my head:
- libraries
- solar power
- community-owned, community-run [noun], for example
• power grids
• communications networks
- e-bikes
- voting by mail
- vaccinations
- affordable health care
Notice any patterns?
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BREAKING: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass calls for the resignation of LA28 Olympics Organizing Chair Casey Wasserman after disturbing emails that Wasserman wrote appeared in the Epstein files: "My opinion is that he should step down." Wow!
February 17, 2026 at 1:32 AM
BREAKING: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass calls for the resignation of LA28 Olympics Organizing Chair Casey Wasserman after disturbing emails that Wasserman wrote appeared in the Epstein files: "My opinion is that he should step down." Wow!
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Last year, surveillance giant Palantir (who got an 8-figure contract from ICE) paid $0 in federal income tax despite making $1.5 BILLION, partly due to new tax cuts in Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill.
They cut Medicaid & SNAP to pay for this.
This monstrosity must be reversed.
They cut Medicaid & SNAP to pay for this.
This monstrosity must be reversed.
Palantir Pays Zero Federal Income Tax Despite Explosive Growth, Largely Due to Trump Tax Law
Palantir reported $1.5 billion of U.S. income but paid exactly zero federal income tax in 2025. Despite explosive growth, tax breaks from the Trump tax law helped Palantir avoid paying even a dime of...
itep.org
February 17, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Last year, surveillance giant Palantir (who got an 8-figure contract from ICE) paid $0 in federal income tax despite making $1.5 BILLION, partly due to new tax cuts in Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill.
They cut Medicaid & SNAP to pay for this.
This monstrosity must be reversed.
They cut Medicaid & SNAP to pay for this.
This monstrosity must be reversed.
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A man must be willing to die for justice. Death is an inescapable reality and men die daily, but good deeds live forever.
Jesse Jackson
Jesse Jackson
February 18, 2026 at 1:23 AM
A man must be willing to die for justice. Death is an inescapable reality and men die daily, but good deeds live forever.
Jesse Jackson
Jesse Jackson
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Jesse Jackson helped empower US Arabs and raise Palestinian cause https://aje.news/c24um0
February 18, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Jesse Jackson helped empower US Arabs and raise Palestinian cause https://aje.news/c24um0
a brilliant and enduring speech & true testament to what’s gained by bringing outside candidates to the presidential primary. remember, the Dems hated Jackson, he had only 3 elected officials endorse his 1988 run, two of whom were mayors
If you haven’t heard Jesse Jackson’s 1988 speech at the DNC in Atlanta, take some time tonight to read it: www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/f...
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1988 Speech | The Long Pilgrimage Of Jesse Jackson | FRONTLINE | PBS
www.pbs.org
February 18, 2026 at 1:55 AM
a brilliant and enduring speech & true testament to what’s gained by bringing outside candidates to the presidential primary. remember, the Dems hated Jackson, he had only 3 elected officials endorse his 1988 run, two of whom were mayors
pier park vibes tonight
February 18, 2026 at 1:49 AM
pier park vibes tonight
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Jesse Jackson was the template that showed what was possible. He ran for the highest office despite the odds and was eventually proven right. I remember his run through the eyes of a child and it was incredibly inspiring. Thank you sir and rest in peace.
February 17, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Jesse Jackson was the template that showed what was possible. He ran for the highest office despite the odds and was eventually proven right. I remember his run through the eyes of a child and it was incredibly inspiring. Thank you sir and rest in peace.
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Jesse Jackson was an early and ardent supporter of gay rights. In fact, on July 17, 1984 at the DNC in San Fransisco, the first speech EVER at a national political convention calling for gay rights was delivered by none other than Rev. Jackson himself.
February 17, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Jesse Jackson was an early and ardent supporter of gay rights. In fact, on July 17, 1984 at the DNC in San Fransisco, the first speech EVER at a national political convention calling for gay rights was delivered by none other than Rev. Jackson himself.
jesse jackson was a huge influence on bernie sanders, who was one of the few elected leaders to endorse his run. without jesse jackson 84/88 i don't know that we get sanders 16/20 and consequently AOC, Mamdani etc
it really does work like that!
sandersinstitute.org/event/mayor-...
it really does work like that!
sandersinstitute.org/event/mayor-...
Mayor Bernie Sanders Endorses Reverend Jesse Jackson For President
sandersinstitute.org
February 17, 2026 at 3:51 PM
jesse jackson was a huge influence on bernie sanders, who was one of the few elected leaders to endorse his run. without jesse jackson 84/88 i don't know that we get sanders 16/20 and consequently AOC, Mamdani etc
it really does work like that!
sandersinstitute.org/event/mayor-...
it really does work like that!
sandersinstitute.org/event/mayor-...
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It's not that networks and corporations are afraid of Donald Trump, they're on the same page, the same team.
The wealth class that owns our media and our businesses aren't being made to do things against their will, they're willing participants and even directors of ascendant fascism.
The wealth class that owns our media and our businesses aren't being made to do things against their will, they're willing participants and even directors of ascendant fascism.
February 17, 2026 at 3:18 PM
It's not that networks and corporations are afraid of Donald Trump, they're on the same page, the same team.
The wealth class that owns our media and our businesses aren't being made to do things against their will, they're willing participants and even directors of ascendant fascism.
The wealth class that owns our media and our businesses aren't being made to do things against their will, they're willing participants and even directors of ascendant fascism.
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Leaked documents reveal the inner workings of Alpha School, which both the press and the Trump administration have applauded. The documents show Alpha School's AI is generating faulty lessons that sometimes do "more harm than good."
'Students Are Being Treated Like Guinea Pigs:' Inside an AI-Powered Private School
Leaked documents reveal the inner workings of Alpha School, which both the press and the Trump administration have applauded. The documents show Alpha School's AI is generating faulty lessons that sometimes...
www.404media.co
February 17, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Leaked documents reveal the inner workings of Alpha School, which both the press and the Trump administration have applauded. The documents show Alpha School's AI is generating faulty lessons that sometimes do "more harm than good."
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What will the creature made all of seadrift do on the dry sand of daylight; what will the mind do, each morning, waking?
February 17, 2026 at 3:30 PM
What will the creature made all of seadrift do on the dry sand of daylight; what will the mind do, each morning, waking?
my single mom took me to jesse jackson’s 1988 campaign rally out at the fairgrounds in Medford, OR on a Thurs night after work. he called all the children down to the stage and shook our hands. I very much remember the warmth and strength of his hand, and how I felt special because of his attention
I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is
February 17, 2026 at 3:07 PM
my single mom took me to jesse jackson’s 1988 campaign rally out at the fairgrounds in Medford, OR on a Thurs night after work. he called all the children down to the stage and shook our hands. I very much remember the warmth and strength of his hand, and how I felt special because of his attention
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新年快乐 & Happy New year
February 17, 2026 at 2:49 PM
新年快乐 & Happy New year
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"Trust the science" doing unfathomable amounts of heavy lifting.
February 17, 2026 at 5:48 AM
"Trust the science" doing unfathomable amounts of heavy lifting.
good night to everyone who is a feminist, love you guys sleep well get some rest
February 17, 2026 at 5:38 AM
good night to everyone who is a feminist, love you guys sleep well get some rest