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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 16h

Fora Health Treatment & Recovery does fantastic work. They offer substance abuse & recovery treatment, mental health support and wrap around services to those in need.

I was happy to join them at their recent “Hope and Freedom Gala”.

Photo Credit - Andie Petkus

forahealth.org/mission-and-...

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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 1d

Big thanks to Governor Kotek for signing SB 1098! I’m proud to be a chief sponsor of this bill.

School districts in Oregon will no longer be able to ban books due to a character or author’s race, sexual orientation or other protected class. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/M...

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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 1d

Recently I supported Wonderfolk at their “Big Takeoff” event.

Wonderfolk is an organization focused on building leadership skills in at risk youth.

It was a great event & JT Flowers killed the keynote!

Check out Wonderfolk’s website to learn more.

www.wonderfolk.org/fellowship

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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 2d

Imagine if Biden or Obama allowed a Middle Eastern country to build a military base in Idaho.

Heads would literally explode! 🤯

time.com/7324968/qata...

Qatari Air Force Facility to Be Built in Idaho: Hegseth

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the facility will host a contingent of Qatari F-15s and pilots.

time.com

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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 2d

Good morning from the “Teaching With Purpose Conference!”

teachingwithpurpose.org

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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 2d

Donald Trump made big cuts to SNAP (Food Stamps). I have no doubt that this was done at least in part to limit acess to “free” food for undocumented people.

Rural grocery stores operate on tight budgets. When the cuts kick in, we will likely see a wave of grocery store closures in rural areas.

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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 3d

PRESS RELEASE Statement from the BIPOC Caucus in Memory of Representative Hoà Nguyễn.pdf

drive.google.com

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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 3d

I got my first hospital job as a Registered Nurse 20 years ago…

Becoming a nurse was the best decision I ever made.

#nurse #nursing #caring #savinglives #hospital

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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 5d

A millionaire is poor compared to a billionaire…

No one needs a billion dollars.

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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 5d

I recently sat down with conservative YouTuber David Medina and talked Portland and Trump.

Progressives must be willing to show up in conservative spaces if want many Americans to hear more than Fox News/right wing conservative talking points!

Check out our conversation…

youtu.be/Kw8TtVBEv9A

Debate With A Portland Democrat Rep GETS HEATED Over Attacks On ICE And Trump Sending In The Troops!

YouTube video by David Medina

youtu.be

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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 6d

I love Oregon. That’s all.

#oregon #portland #notahellhole #notburneddown

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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 6d

Thankful that the courts have put a check on Trump. I wish we had a president focused on uniting us, not dividing us.

Oregon protesters, please continue to keep any protests peaceful.

#Oregon #Portland #orpol

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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 6d

Another BEAUTIFUL October Day in Oregon!

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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 7d

The President of the United States should be offering a hand up to cities and states, not hindering their progress. Oregon is NO WAR ZONE.

Photos taken in Portland within 3 blocks of the ICE facility.

#Oregon #Portland #PeacefulProtest #orpol #releasetheepstienfiles #Trump

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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 7d

I spent about an hour down at the ICE facility protest today. Right wing statements about the Portland “war zone” are greatly exaggerated!

We are Americans…. Whether we were born in this country or chose those country. WE CAN’T LET TRUMP DIVIDE US!
#portland #oregon #orpol #dumptrump #wethepeople

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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 8d

Because I keep hearing Republicans talk about how my city is a hell hole, I decided to go down to the ICE facility and see what things look like for myself. As you can see from the video, it’s not the war zone that Trump describes!

#orpol #portland #oregon #portlandisbeautiful #trumplies

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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 8d

“State Rep. Travis Nelson, D-Portland, said the President should represent the entire United States, not just red or blue states. “It’s sad that we have a president who is vindictive enough to suspend funding to states that he did not win in the election," said Nelson.”

katu.com/news/politic...

Oregon lawmakers react to conservative influencer arrest, threats of federal aid cuts

Oregon lawmakers are reacting to the arrest of a conservative influencer and the threats of federal aid cuts that followed.

katu.com

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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 12d

The latest newsletter from my office.

content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORL...

IMPORTANT: New COVID-19 Vaccine Information

content.govdelivery.com

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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 14d

We don’t need Trumps troops in Oregon!

Oregonians…. Don’t take the bait!

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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · Sep 8

Im happy to be joining the NAACP Portland Fireside Chat Series on Sept 25th! I’ll be joining some awesome thought leaders in healthcare as we discuss “The Health & Healing Agenda for Our Community”.

Where: Louiza - 2808 NE MLK Jr. Blvd, Portland

When: Thursday, Sept 25 from 5:30 – 8:30 PM

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Portland Police @portlandpolice.bsky.social · 18d

The Portland Police Bureau collaborated with Doernbecher Children's Hospital to create this simple 5-step checklist to make sure your child fits correctly within a seat belt:
1. Sit all the way back, knees bend naturally, feet on the floor
2. Shoulder belt across shoulders & chest

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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 19d

Let KATU and Sinclair know your thoughts!

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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 20d

We don’t need billionaires hoarding our nations wealth. There’s enough money in this country to end poverty and homelessness.

I’ll stand 10 toes down on that til the end!

#incomeinequaliy

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Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 24d

Join me in supporting healthcare workers in their fight for a fair contract!

Travis Nelson @travisnelson.bsky.social · 27d

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