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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamforor.bsky.social · 1d

“Oregon is home. Not a military target. No violence against our people, our dogs, or our communities.” #orpol

www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

Group plans puppy party protest to say: ‘Paws off Portland!’

Some four-legged friends are being pulled into Portland's political tug of war.

www.oregonlive.com

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Senator Khanh Pham @senkhanhpham.bsky.social · 1d

Transportation is what connects us to each other.

At a time of isolation and disconnection, state legislators must vow to roll up our sleeves and revisit this critical conversation about how Oregon can build a safer, healthier, cleaner transportation that literally brings all of us together. #orleg

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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamforor.bsky.social · 4d

Change doesn’t happen by chance — it takes everyday people to step up, organize, and run to win.

Join me at Rooted to Win: Working Families Campaign School to train alongside candidates, campaigners, & community leaders fighting for a future where Oregon works for all. https://loom.ly/aR_wooA

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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamforor.bsky.social · 5d

With $10 million, we could prevent homelessness for 2,000 families who are about to be evicted - that would be 8,000 kids and parents who never lose their housing and don’t need shelters and re-housing.

Instead, we're funding an illegal military occupation. #orpol

Senator Khanh Pham @senkhanhpham.bsky.social · 5d

Trump's illegal military occupation will cost $10 million.

What could Oregon do with that money instead to actually help our communities? #orpol #orleg #oregon #pdx #portland

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Senator Khanh Pham @senkhanhpham.bsky.social · 8d

It was shocking to learn this weekend that the President of the United States has unilaterally ordered the deployment of federal troops in Portland.

Let me be clear - nobody in Portland asked for this.

They are unwelcome, unneeded, and counterproductive to our efforts. #orleg

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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamforor.bsky.social · 8d

What a terrific story in the Oregonian on a hero who lives here in Senate District 23 - thank you so much, Renee, for your four decades of advocacy for education equity in our community.

https://loom.ly/P4ms3kA

Portland math educator honored for 40-year career championing Black students

At the core of her work is a passionate belief that all students can learn, if they have people supporting and pushing them.

www.oregonlive.com

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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamforor.bsky.social · 11d

Enjoying a beautiful fall day in Portland, Oregon. We won't fall for Trump’s efforts to silence opposition and turn the city we love into a place where people feel afraid to leave our homes. We'll continue to take care of each other and stay strong in our defense of our communities and our rights.

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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamforor.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you so much to Third Act Oregon and all the other organizations who helped organize Portland's Sun Day of Action. It was an honor to speak about the importance of intersectional climate advocacy and supporting renewable energy while protecting our vulnerable communities locally and nationally.

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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamforor.bsky.social · 18d

Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 19d

Do you wish you lived in a city where you could simply buy some street food, like a delicious hot dog, while boppin around the city? Then you're going to want to submit written testimony or sign up to speak in favor at the Arts & Economy Committee next Tuesday.

Amend Sidewalk Vendors Code to promote free enterprise (amend Code Chapter 17.26)

www.portland.gov

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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamforor.bsky.social · 22d

This Saturday! It's going to be a gorgeous fall day for Annual Bike Town Hall. RSVP at http://bit.ly/SeeYouAtTheTownHall #orleg

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jaz @jazzyspraxis.bsky.social · 24d

Here at YIMBYtown with wonderful speakers connecting housing wins to the fight for transit - @amb.fyi @senkhanhpham.bsky.social @jarjoh.bsky.social @alexbaca.bsky.social

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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamforor.bsky.social · 28d

Looking forward to speaking on a panel on housing and transportation, and meeting people at @yimbytown.bsky.social this weekend! #yimbytown

pumpkin spice amb 🎃 @amb.fyi · Aug 27

hello! i'm excited to be going to @yimbytown.bsky.social this year with a big crew from @pnwelcome.bsky.social; i'll be moderating a panel 9/14 with @khanhphamforor.bsky.social, @alexbaca.bsky.social and @jarjoh.bsky.social on housing and transportation policy, come through yimby.town

YIMBYtown 2025

YIMBYtown is the biggest national pro-homes conference in the country and we’re thrilled it is coming back to New England, just in time for the beautiful fall weather.

yimby.town

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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamforor.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thank you to JVP Portland for organizing, and thanks to @pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social, Rep Farrah Chaichi, @repwillychotzen.bsky.social, Councilor Nadia Hasan for speaking at today's rally in support of the Block the Bombs bill:

www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Portland rally supports bill to restrict U.S. weapons shipments to Israel

Local elected officials and community activists called on Oregon's congressional delegation to support the Block the Bombs Act.

www.oregonlive.com

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pnwpolicyangel aka Angelita 👼 @pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social · Sep 2

Everyone should send @senkhanhpham.bsky.social a thank you email because her and her team have been busting ass to save transit and barely anyone else had the guts to join them

Senator Khanh Pham @senkhanhpham.bsky.social · Sep 1

This week, I voted to oppose the -18 Amendment to HB 3991 in the Joint Special Session Committee on Transportation Funding. I vow as a legislator to continue to fight for long term stable funding for this critical social service that serves the 1 in 4 Oregonians who can't or don't drive. #orleg

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Senator Khanh Pham @senkhanhpham.bsky.social · Sep 2

This week, I voted to oppose the -18 Amendment to HB 3991 in the Joint Special Session Committee on Transportation Funding. I vow as a legislator to continue to fight for long term stable funding for this critical social service that serves the 1 in 4 Oregonians who can't or don't drive. #orleg

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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamforor.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Trump administration is eliminating billions of dollars in funding to the states for health care, education and social services.

Now is the time for Oregon to protect our transportation system and keep reserves on hand for the upcoming years. #orpol

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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamforor.bsky.social · Aug 28

Republicans are proposing we use emergency reserve money to cover our transportation shortfall - this is nuts!

There could not be a worse time to use up our cautiously guarded emergency funding. We need those dollars for wildfire response and other critical services in the uncertain times ahead.

Senator Khanh Pham @senkhanhpham.bsky.social · Aug 28

As we get ready for the special session this week, I wanted to talk a bit about why I’m voting yes.

Oregon needs to be clear-eyed about the challenges ahead – not self-administering our own version of DOGE and weakening our ability to invest in and protect our communities.

#orleg

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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamforor.bsky.social · Aug 27

Oregon has to be wiling to lead with common sense solutions like static connection to the federal tax code and revenue reform rooted in tax fairness that puts the wellbeing of working families front and center. #orleg #orpol

https://loom.ly/u0qTFE8

Budget crisis looms for Oregon because of Congressional action • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregon's constant connection to the federal tax code will lead to immediate lost revenue, columnists warn.

oregoncapitalchronicle.com

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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamforor.bsky.social · Aug 26

First day back to school! Such a joy to see so many wonderful people who make our community a welcoming and vibrant place! Teachers, school social workers, counselors, the Latina moms group, Lent pedestrian bridge super volunteer, and ODOT trash pick up along the 205 path. I love our community!

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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamforor.bsky.social · Aug 21

I really appreciate this perspective from fellow elected officials around the country. With so much discussion about "abundance" these days, I want to make sure here in Oregon our efforts to expand housing production and build infrastructure benefit everyone. #orpol

https://loom.ly/kT379bc

As Progressive Elected Officials, We Choose Both Economic Populism and Abundance

The abundance agenda makes progressive populism more effective.

www.thenation.com

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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamforor.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thank you so much to @AlbinaVisionTrust for hosting a wonderful Sunday dinner event this weekend. I'm so grateful for your visionary work and leadership to redefine what's possible for neighborhood development and community wealth-building in our city and state.

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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamforor.bsky.social · Aug 19

Thank you Gov. Tina Kotek for affirming Oregon will protect the rights and human dignity of all our neighbors and keep our communities safe from federal overreach.

https://www.kptv.com/2025/08/18/i-will-fight-oregon-gov-responds-trump-admin-deadline-end-sanctuary-policies/

‘I will fight’: Oregon gov. responds to Trump admin. deadline to end sanctuary policies

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has warned Oregon to end its sanctuary policies or face consequences. On Monday, Governor Tina Kotek said she will fight the order.

www.kptv.com

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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamforor.bsky.social · Aug 13

“These tactics will only scare folks from working during the peak harvest. This not only affects farmworkers’ ability to support their families but also the many growers who rely on migrant labor and our collective ability to put food on our tables”
- PCUN's Reyna Lopez https://loom.ly/3DC-s2o

ICE arrests Guatemalan workers heading to harvest berries near Woodburn, advocate group says

The four arrests mark the first publicly known detainment of fieldworkers by ICE agents in Oregon since President Donald Trump took office for his second term.

www.oregonlive.com

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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamforor.bsky.social · Aug 13

This is a desperate, despot dictator move. An attempt to intimidate and silence this great American Black-led city, and an attack on dissent itself, as DC is the center of protest, of people exercising our freedoms to speak against this regime.

Speak out!

https://loom.ly/3U396RY

Trump puts DC police department under federal control, deploys National Guard

President Trump holds news conference Monday to discuss crime in Washington, D.C., after days of railing about the nation’s capital being “out of control.”

abcnews.go.com

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Khanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamforor.bsky.social · Aug 13

I'm so grateful for the Portland Clean Energy Fund. These air conditioners will literally save lives during this and future heat waves, which are only going to be more common in the years ahead. We must continue to protect and invest in our front line communities.

https://loom.ly/XhxDvZQ

As Portland endures a heat wave, the city's free AC program is paying off

Those who qualify for Portland's program can receive a free air conditioner anytime during the year, not just during a heat wave.

www.kgw.com

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