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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Kristi Noem confronts enemy combatants in the Portland war zone today.

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Jessica Vega Pederson @jvegapederson.bsky.social · 1d

Multnomah County stands united with our partners at the State and City, and is here to lend our legal support to the unconstitutional and authoritarian actions of the Trump administration.

Multnomah County joins 39 other local governments nationwide in legal filing supporting Oregon and Portland’s efforts to block deployment of National Guard

The amicus brief follows a pair of rulings from a U.S. District Court judge that granted temporary restraining orders barring President Donald Trump from deploying troops to Portland from any state.

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Jessica Vega Pederson @jvegapederson.bsky.social · 2d

This settlement is a result of our collaborative efforts to hold large corporations who profited from this deadly opioid epidemic accountable.

While no amount of money can replace the lives lost or repair the devastation caused, this settlement provides crucial resource to help our community heal.

Multnomah County to receive estimated $4.7 million from the Sacklers and Purdue Pharma in opioid crisis resolution

Over the next 9 years, Multnomah County will receive an estimated total of $4.7 million to fund addiction prevention and recovery programs from a settlement with the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma.

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joan @joanbybike.bsky.social · 2d

It’s the news from Portland you’ve all been waiting for: the emergency naked bike ride will be Sunday Oct 12 at 2:30pm

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dan sinker @dansinker.com · 3d

Portland never stops being Portland.

competentposter @competentposter.bsky.social · 4d

wizard frog is insane

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Matt McNally @mattmcnally.bsky.social · 3d

Curious what the current taxpayer cost has been of just moving National Guard members around for illegal deployments that have never materialized.

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 3d

TLDR: Judge Immergut GRANTS a 2nd TRO blocking the Trump admin from sending ANY federalized troops from ANY state into Oregon/Portland. (Full hearing thread below)

Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 3d

Judge: That's what I'll do. Prohibit federalization or deployment of any NG troops into Oregon. For all reasons in prior opinion. Deployment of federalized military is ultra vires and contrary to law, violating Title 10, section 12406. I also find it's likely that defendants violate 10th Amendment.

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Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 3d

Judge: That's what I'll do. Prohibit federalization or deployment of any NG troops into Oregon. For all reasons in prior opinion. Deployment of federalized military is ultra vires and contrary to law, violating Title 10, section 12406. I also find it's likely that defendants violate 10th Amendment.

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 3d

President Donald Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon after a judge blocked the administration from deploying that state’s guard to Portland, according to California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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California governor says Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Trump administration is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon.

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Matt McNally @mattmcnally.bsky.social · 4d

Yesterday I felt on the verge of a panic attack all day.

Today I got a tattoo I have wanted since high school, Oregon told Trump to fuck off (legally speaking), & then I saw a reunited Minus the Bear downtown.

Though times ahead but we have to cling onto the joy fascism wants to suck out of us.

News headline from Oregonian reads “National Guard troops temporarily blocked from Portland by judge’s ruling.”

Band Minus the Bear playing at the Roseland in downtown Portland.

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Jessica Vega Pederson @jvegapederson.bsky.social · 4d

Today’s court decision affirms what we already knew: Deploying the military to Portland is not lawful.

The @multco.bsky.social Board stands united against this administration's authoritarian behavior. We will lead with values that recognize our community’s diversity is our greatest strength.

STATEMENT: Chair Jessica Vega Pederson and Commissioners Meghan Moyer and Julia Brim-Edwards applaud ruling against National Guard deployment

'Deploying the military to Portland is not lawful, because there is no foreign invasion or insurrection happening on our streets.'

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Matt McNally @mattmcnally.bsky.social · 4d

Worth the wait. Bye bye, Trump’s a LOSER.

Matt McNally @mattmcnally.bsky.social · 4d

This judge has a very Portland interpretation of “early Saturday.”

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 4d

A judge on Saturday ordered the Trump administration to halt its mobilization of 200 Oregon National Guard troops to protect the ICE building in Portland and its officers amid nightly protests.

www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 4d

Not only does this story get a number of basic facts wrong, it doesn’t take time to actually explore why Portlanders elected these folks. Coming in with a pre-baked PDX story to fit a NYT narrative about NYC is harmful, especially at this moment.

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

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Matt McNally @mattmcnally.bsky.social · 4d

This judge has a very Portland interpretation of “early Saturday.”

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picklesbaseball.bsky.social @picklesbaseball.bsky.social · 5d

more dillon, less ice

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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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Matt McNally @mattmcnally.bsky.social · 5d

Perhaps in honor of Sir Benson Boone’s arrival in Portland, the Benson bubblers were really popping off earlier.

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Matt McNally @mattmcnally.bsky.social · 5d

Not a fan of this timeline.

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Matt McNally @mattmcnally.bsky.social · 6d

Inner se right now, I can’t tell if it’s multiple or the same one circling around. Sounds very ominous.

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Matt McNally @mattmcnally.bsky.social · 6d

I’m hearing a lot of helicopters right now…

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Jessica Vega Pederson @jvegapederson.bsky.social · 6d

How about $10 million from this administration to keep people housed who had been living on our streets?

Trump needs to get his priorities straight. His actions & policies are harming Portland, not helping.

We do not want or need an unlawful, expensive military deployment on the taxpayer dime.

Trump needs to get his priorities straight.

Oregonian headline 1: "Oregon gov says Trump troop deployment could cost taxpaters up to $10M."

Oregonian headline 2: "Trump policy change could put formerly homeless Portlands 'back out on the street,' officials warn.

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Matt McNally @mattmcnally.bsky.social · 7d

Even some of his worst supporters are trying to tell him this is not a good look.

Loca conservative blogger comments to Rene “stop replaying a lost election, Rene. It’s a loser.

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Matt McNally @mattmcnally.bsky.social · 7d

He is really taking the mask off, praising Andy Ngo, going off on local unions, etc. Repeatedly saying he is NOT PARANOID. This is unhinged even by the low standards of Rene.

Rene Gonzalez praises extreme right wing provocateur Andy Ngo.

An anti-union screed by Rene Gonzalez, posted on x.

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Matt McNally @mattmcnally.bsky.social · 7d

I did not realize Rene has been on a bender over on “x” whining about his 3rd place finish in the Mayors race. Including a bunch of posts on 9/11 attacking the Auditor. Real loser behavior.

He must be getting bored being daddy’s truck stop lawyer.

An x post as part of a thread Rene Gonzalez made about coming in 3rd place in the Mayors race, including attacks on the City auditor.

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