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Michael P. Breen @mpbreen21.bsky.social · 14h

They are who we thought they were

Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 18h

Incredible.

Jack Posobiec references the earliest version of antifa -- the anti-fascists in the Weimar Republic who were opposed to the Nazi Party -- as the bad guys.

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 1d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Jason Wells @jfwellspdx.bsky.social · 1d

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Jason Wells @jfwellspdx.bsky.social · 2d

You are doing the lords work, thanks for the reporting

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Robert Mackey @robertmackey.bsky.social · 2d

The Oregon Republican Party tried to help Donald Trump make the case for military intervention in Portland with an image of a fiery protest — but since Portland is calm, they had to fabricate one by merging old photos of police in Ecuador and protesters in Brazil www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Republicans post fake image of Oregon protest – using photos of South America

A federal judge had blocked Trump’s request to deploy California national guard to Portland

www.theguardian.com

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Jason Wells @jfwellspdx.bsky.social · 3d

Just for once could someone in the room ask clarifying questions to call her on this BS?

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Jason Wells @jfwellspdx.bsky.social · 3d

Vasquez says he will prosecute any lawbreakers. How about starting with ICE & DHS. www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

DA worries Trump sending troops will inflame Portland ICE protests, says he’ll prosecute all who commit crimes

DA Nathan Vasquez says Portland doesn’t need federal intervention.

www.oregonlive.com

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Jason Wells @jfwellspdx.bsky.social · 3d

Oh, just a little bit down my timeline I have the answer: bsky.app/profile/phoe...

Phoenix Calida @phoenixcalida.bsky.social · 3d

ICE is pepper spraying CPD (Chicago police)

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Jason Wells @jfwellspdx.bsky.social · 3d

Portland Police are monitoring but not assisting ICE. What if the protestors just went and hung around the cops? Would ICE still gas them?

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Jason Wells @jfwellspdx.bsky.social · 3d

Someone needs to get Trump fixated on Modelo so we can get our Rainier back.

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Jason Wells @jfwellspdx.bsky.social · 3d

Just a few rows up from you!

You know it is bad when the Riveters chant "Fuck ICE" instead of "Fuck Seattle" in the Thorns Go Marching In chant.

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Jason Wells @jfwellspdx.bsky.social · 3d

if this isn't on the @meninblazers.bsky.social Weekend Worldies I am calling the cops.

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Jason Wells @jfwellspdx.bsky.social · 4d

Baked a new recipe today: prosciutto loaf. It is a big hit.

A loaf of bread shaped like a giant bagel.

The cookbook says the best way to eat the prosciutto loaf is to tear off hunks. It is dotted with chunks of sopressata, pepperoni, and of course prosciutto.

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Jason Wells @jfwellspdx.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you! I don’t post my kids images on social media (they get to curate their own digital life), but she was also recently the player of the week on O live!

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Jason Wells @jfwellspdx.bsky.social · 4d

Peet, an orange tabby cat, sits on a gray fuzzy blanket on a gray couch. His pose is somewhat lascivious and he is looking at you to see if you will say anything.

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Jason Wells @jfwellspdx.bsky.social · 4d

And I have to begrudgingly admit that the O is actually doing good reporting over the last couple weeks

Jason Wells @jfwellspdx.bsky.social · 4d

At a 2017 meet & greet at Tursi’s while signing my daughter’s cleats she asked which one had the goals in it. Daughter is now the second leading scorer on her high school team. As a center back. (It was both, but she signed the left)

Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) ✍️ @phuocerman.bsky.social · 4d

Happy Christine Sinclair Day! #BAONPDX #NWSL

This is why she is the 🐐

"I just love being able to witness them fall in love with the sport that I love... I remember, I was that kid once... If it takes 30 seconds to spend with a kid to inspire them then it's totally worth it."

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K. Rambo @k-rambo.bsky.social · 4d

And some problems we don’t actually face:

www.streetroots.org/news/2024/08...

Years of data debunk persistent narrative of a recent Portland ‘crime wave’

www.streetroots.org

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Jason Wells @jfwellspdx.bsky.social · 4d

@wyden.senate.gov this is a violation of this citizen’s constitutional right of free assembly and speech. Can we get some oversight?

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 5d

Federal officer blasts chemical spray into vocal but nonviolent Portland protester, video shows

The interaction illustrates how federal law enforcement officers do use aggressive tactics against protesters who yell and needle officers but don’t appear to present clear physical threats.

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Jason Wells @jfwellspdx.bsky.social · 6d

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Jason Wells @jfwellspdx.bsky.social · 6d

This is some depressing news, but a fabulous testimonial by Jeff to how great this brewery is.

Jeff Alworth @beervana.bsky.social · 6d

Founder Alex Ganum is one of a handful of the most gifted brewers I’ve encountered in my travels around the world, and on a number of occasions, tasting his beer left me startled by its originality and accomplishment. With its singular vision and personality, Upright was an irreplaceable brewery.

Upright Brewing, 2009-2025 — Beervana

Founder Alex Ganum is one of a handful of the most gifted brewers I’ve encountered in my travels around the world, and on a number of occasions, tasting his beer left me startled by its originality an...

www.beervanablog.com

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Jason Wells @jfwellspdx.bsky.social · 6d

Hey @wyden.senate.gov as a veteran, I do not appreciate the politicization of the VA. People from across the political spectrum served and deserve to receive our benefits without this propaganda. Can you please address?

An email from the VA with the following offending paragraph:

President Trump opposes a lapse in appropriations, and on September 19, the House of Representatives passed, with the Trump Administration’s support, a clean continuing resolution to fund the government through November 21. Unfortunately, Democrats are blocking this Continuing Resolution in the U.S. Senate due to unrelated policy demands.

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Jason Wells @jfwellspdx.bsky.social · 7d

I was very disappointed that an email from the VA stated the shutdown was the Democrats fault.

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Jason Wells @jfwellspdx.bsky.social · 8d

Very well done!

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