Valerie Brier Bass
@valjbass.bsky.social
I'm a retired IT analyst living in Oregon who fully supports my nonbinary teenage grandson. I'm worried about the state of our democracy due to Trump's illegal power grab.
USA Nativity Scene
December 4, 2025 at 3:51 AM
USA Nativity Scene
OUTRAGEOUS! Trump's Dept of Education no longer considers nursing a professional career. Changing this designation will impact federal student loan availability... 😡
Nursing is no longer counted as a 'professional degree' by Trump admin
The Department of Education has excluded nursing as a "professional degree" program as it implements various changes to student loans.
www.newsweek.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
OUTRAGEOUS! Trump's Dept of Education no longer considers nursing a professional career. Changing this designation will impact federal student loan availability... 😡
People in our area are upset because of the dramatic increase in ICE activity. It’s like we’re living in Russia or North Korea, police states.
Trump says they’re only going after criminals and the “worst of the worst”, but most are hardworking people who’ve committed no crimes. 😞
Trump says they’re only going after criminals and the “worst of the worst”, but most are hardworking people who’ve committed no crimes. 😞
Latino community describes terror as ICE intensifies Oregon operations
And Washington County declared a state of emergency over the “fear and anxiety” residents feel amid the nationwide immigration crackdown.
www.oregonlive.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
People in our area are upset because of the dramatic increase in ICE activity. It’s like we’re living in Russia or North Korea, police states.
Trump says they’re only going after criminals and the “worst of the worst”, but most are hardworking people who’ve committed no crimes. 😞
Trump says they’re only going after criminals and the “worst of the worst”, but most are hardworking people who’ve committed no crimes. 😞
Reposted by Valerie Brier Bass
Layoffs accelerate as Trump economy flashes red warning signs
www.rawstory.com
Layoffs accelerate as Trump economy flashes red warning signs
twp.ai
November 4, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Layoffs accelerate as Trump economy flashes red warning signs
Hmmmm.... It seems the public isn't very happy with Trump's makeover of the Kennedy Center.
Kennedy Center ticket sales have plummeted since Trump takeover
Nearly nine months into Trump’s oversight, sales for the three largest performance venues are the worst they’ve been since the pandemic, according to a Washington Post analysis.
wapo.st
October 31, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Hmmmm.... It seems the public isn't very happy with Trump's makeover of the Kennedy Center.
In the midst of this SNAP food/health care funding crisis, Trump's off spending more unnecessary money renovating the White House bathroom in solid marble...
Golden ballrooms, marble bathrooms, what's next for this wannabe king?
Where are his priorities??!!
Golden ballrooms, marble bathrooms, what's next for this wannabe king?
Where are his priorities??!!
October 31, 2025 at 9:13 PM
In the midst of this SNAP food/health care funding crisis, Trump's off spending more unnecessary money renovating the White House bathroom in solid marble...
Golden ballrooms, marble bathrooms, what's next for this wannabe king?
Where are his priorities??!!
Golden ballrooms, marble bathrooms, what's next for this wannabe king?
Where are his priorities??!!
Trump's assault on science is threatening United States' position as the world's leading research nation - 75% of researchers in the U.S. are now considering leaving the country....
Top researchers consider leaving U.S. amid funding cuts: 'The science world is ending'
A poll from the journal Nature found that 75% of researchers in the U.S. are considering leaving the country. That includes a man who’s been dubbed the "Mozart of Math." Stephanie Sy examines what’s b...
www.pbs.org
October 30, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Trump's assault on science is threatening United States' position as the world's leading research nation - 75% of researchers in the U.S. are now considering leaving the country....
Hey, President Trump, you want peace over there? Bring peace over here!!
Peace (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Jelani Greenidge, a.k.a. G*Natural
m.youtube.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Hey, President Trump, you want peace over there? Bring peace over here!!
“The Dodgers and Blue Jays #WorldSeries rosters represent places all around the globe.” 🌎 ~ MLB. And many of these amazing players don’t speak English. ⚾️ 😱
October 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
“The Dodgers and Blue Jays #WorldSeries rosters represent places all around the globe.” 🌎 ~ MLB. And many of these amazing players don’t speak English. ⚾️ 😱
Portland's civic pride has awakened due to Trump's relentless attacks on our city....
In a Portland under presidential provocation, civic pride makes a comeback
With national headlines celebrating the city's exportable brand of "tactical whimsy," Portland is shaking off its post-pandemic doldrums.
www.oregonlive.com
October 25, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Portland's civic pride has awakened due to Trump's relentless attacks on our city....
Airports around the country are refusing to play Kristi Noem's partisan video because it violates the Hatch Act. Of course, Trump & his minions don't care if they're breaking the law.... 😡
Airports are refusing to air video blaming Democrats for government shutdown
Tens of thousands of flight delays, many connected to staffing shortages at air traffic control towers have been reported since the government shut down
www.independent.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Airports around the country are refusing to play Kristi Noem's partisan video because it violates the Hatch Act. Of course, Trump & his minions don't care if they're breaking the law.... 😡