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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 23h

I’m a substitute teacher, health policy expert, uncle, husband — and a candidate to represent Oregon’s beautiful 52nd District in the State House.

People always say we need real people in office.

Well, here I am.

Follow along for the ride — and let’s make Oregon work for everyone.

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 23h

Look — I’ve known grown men who have broken down in tears after going through conversion therapy.

And we’re seriously asking if it’s okay for kids?

Absolutely not. Never.

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 23h

I’m a substitute teacher, health policy expert, uncle, husband — and a candidate to represent Oregon’s beautiful 52nd District in the State House.

People always say we need real people in office.

Well, here I am.

Follow along for the ride — and let’s make Oregon work for everyone.

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 11d

Trust an actual Oregonian and not the ill-suited President: Portland, Oregon is not war-ravaged, it is not on fire — the only chaos is being caused by Trump himself.

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 3d

Boom!

www.cnn.com/2025/10/05/u...

Federal judge blocks any deployment of National Guard to Portland | CNN

A federal judge on Sunday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from sending any National Guard troops to Portland. The ruling comes after the Trump administration moved to send the California ...

www.cnn.com

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 3d

OREGON and PORTLAND win AGAIN.

Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 3d

BREAKING: Immergut has *granted* Oregon and California's motion to block the new call-up of Guard troops to Portland. She says this effort to bring CA and TX troops to Oregon is in "direct contravention" of her oroginal order.

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 3d

An emergency motion is going before a judge RIGHT NOW to keep California National Guard troops out of Oregon.

Portland isn’t the problem — Trump is.

#Portland

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

Emergency motion goes before judge tonight to stop CA National Guard to Portland

U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut holds a hearing by phone at 7 p.m. Sunday.

www.oregonlive.com

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 3d

The thing that makes me the sickest is that these folks don’t even have a shred of compassion. It’s one thing to enforce laws and rules. It’s another to do it gleefully and celebrate the suffering of someone born into poverty and desperation

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 3d

Can you email me at [email protected]?

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 4d

I was the Democratic nominee for this seat in ‘24 where I lost by 3 points to the Republican minority leader.

This time the seat is open.

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 4d

I’m running for office in my native Oregon precisely because of the ugliness in our politics. When things get ugly, more people need to stand up — not step back. I’m standing up for decency, for hope, and for the future we deserve.

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 7d

Hey all. I know the folks behind this effort in Wilsonville, Oregon and this looks like an amazing series of speakers if you’re wanting to know more about supporting the transgender community in our state.

WilsonvillePride.org @wilsonvillepride.bsky.social · 7d

Mina Lemke, Micah Bishop, Dr. Laura LaJoie, Frankie Lane, and Maddy Oiseau share lived experiences, offer insight from family members, and discuss how resources from NAMI Clackamas and @basicrightsoregon.bsky.social can support our transgender community.
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www.wilsonvilleoregon.gov/bc-diversity...

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 8d

The government shutdown isn’t just politics—it’s economics. Every week it drags on costs our nation $7 BILLION. That’s money lost from families, businesses, and communities. End the chaos. Put people first. #GovernmentShutdown #7Billion

www.cbsnews.com/video/govern...

Government shutdown could cost U.S. economy $7 billion per week, analysis finds

Government shutdowns can be politically paralyzing for Washington, D.C., but this time it could send shockwaves through the U.S. economy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.

www.cbsnews.com

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 8d

LET’S NOT FORGET: Approximately 70% of adults receiving food stamps (SNAP) work 35 hours or more a week.

Nobody grows up and dreams of needing foot stamps.

SNAP is a safety net we can’t afford to cut.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 9d

The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice. Except it doesn’t bend on its own—it bends because we pull it in the direction of justice. What keeps me hopeful during times like these is being surrounded by people who are doing just that.

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 8d

Looking to FOLLOW BACK those who won’t give up on this country—those ready to help rebuild when this dark chapter closes.

There will be an America after MAGA.

If you’re ready to head in that direction with me, follow back and let’s get started—today.

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 8d

Moldova understood the assignment.

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 9d

There are many days where I honestly wonder who adopted who.

My Oliver.

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 9d

Portland is a living, breathing city with challenges: housing affordability, homelessness, traffic, safety — but also with thriving neighborhoods, culture, and people working together for a better future. The language of “war zones” and “battlefields” is political theater designed to stoke fear.

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 9d

Trump on the war with #Portland: “They’re eating the fruits. They’re eating the vegetables!”

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 9d

There are many days where I honestly wonder who adopted who.

My Oliver.

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 9d

Trump on the war with #Portland: “They’re eating the fruits. They’re eating the vegetables!”

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 9d

Portland is a living, breathing city with challenges: housing affordability, homelessness, traffic, safety — but also with thriving neighborhoods, culture, and people working together for a better future. The language of “war zones” and “battlefields” is political theater designed to stoke fear.

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 10d

Portland: Stay strong, stay peaceful.

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Nick Walden Poublon @nwpinpdx.bsky.social · 24d

I’m running for State Representative in 2026. Why? Because I believe we can do better—and we deserve better.

Our communities deserve a representative who will roll up their sleeves, do the hard work, and never forget who they’re fighting for.

That’s exactly what I intend to do. #orpol

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