V. Shae Ortega
@vshaeortega.bsky.social
As a PhD student in political philosophy, biomedical ethics, and food justice I have big dreams for peace.
I'm delighted to present my very first publication in partnership with an amazing scholar, mentor, and my advisor: Dr. Samantha Noll
The Public Philosophy Network's Guide to Public Philosophy: Food and Animal Justice by Samantha Noll & Shae Ortega
www.publicphilosophynetwork.net/guides
The Public Philosophy Network's Guide to Public Philosophy: Food and Animal Justice by Samantha Noll & Shae Ortega
www.publicphilosophynetwork.net/guides
Guides to Public Philosophy — Public Philosophy Network
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October 6, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I'm delighted to present my very first publication in partnership with an amazing scholar, mentor, and my advisor: Dr. Samantha Noll
The Public Philosophy Network's Guide to Public Philosophy: Food and Animal Justice by Samantha Noll & Shae Ortega
www.publicphilosophynetwork.net/guides
The Public Philosophy Network's Guide to Public Philosophy: Food and Animal Justice by Samantha Noll & Shae Ortega
www.publicphilosophynetwork.net/guides
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Two remarkable Ambassadors for our Planet, 99 year old Sir David Attenborough and 91 year old Dr. Jane Goodall. They’ve dedicated their lives to educate and protect.. 🌍
#janegoodall #davidattenborough #nature #chimpanzees #wildlife #environment #drjanegoodall #jane #sirdavidattenborough #bbc #bsky
#janegoodall #davidattenborough #nature #chimpanzees #wildlife #environment #drjanegoodall #jane #sirdavidattenborough #bbc #bsky
September 1, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Two remarkable Ambassadors for our Planet, 99 year old Sir David Attenborough and 91 year old Dr. Jane Goodall. They’ve dedicated their lives to educate and protect.. 🌍
#janegoodall #davidattenborough #nature #chimpanzees #wildlife #environment #drjanegoodall #jane #sirdavidattenborough #bbc #bsky
#janegoodall #davidattenborough #nature #chimpanzees #wildlife #environment #drjanegoodall #jane #sirdavidattenborough #bbc #bsky
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The newly ousted director of the CDC refused to fire top agency leaders or approve changes to vaccines from RFK Jr.’s hand-picked panel of advisers.
Monarez refused to fire top CDC leaders, ‘rubber-stamp’ vaccine changes, confidante says
The former CDC director was ousted late Wednesday after refusing to resign despite pressure from Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
www.politico.com
August 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The newly ousted director of the CDC refused to fire top agency leaders or approve changes to vaccines from RFK Jr.’s hand-picked panel of advisers.
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The new ICE song by Jesse Welles nails it.
ICE isn’t recruiting heroes, it’s recruiting the bitter, the rejected, the ones desperate for a badge to cover their failures.
Losers with power become the most dangerous kind.
(c/o Caroline Codsi)
ICE isn’t recruiting heroes, it’s recruiting the bitter, the rejected, the ones desperate for a badge to cover their failures.
Losers with power become the most dangerous kind.
(c/o Caroline Codsi)
August 29, 2025 at 12:18 AM
The new ICE song by Jesse Welles nails it.
ICE isn’t recruiting heroes, it’s recruiting the bitter, the rejected, the ones desperate for a badge to cover their failures.
Losers with power become the most dangerous kind.
(c/o Caroline Codsi)
ICE isn’t recruiting heroes, it’s recruiting the bitter, the rejected, the ones desperate for a badge to cover their failures.
Losers with power become the most dangerous kind.
(c/o Caroline Codsi)
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This should be headline news - the implications are horrifying …
Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds
Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout
www.theguardian.com
August 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
This should be headline news - the implications are horrifying …
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Pay attention, Canada. If Alberta is successful in this book banning, this will spread. Look around you, b/c this is how it starts. We're on the same ledge the US was on. And we either start fighting this right-wing rise now, or we follow the Americans over the edge.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The Handmaid's Tale among more than 200 books to be pulled at Edmonton public schools | CBC News
A list confirmed by CBC News shows titles like The Handmaid's Tale and Brave New World are among books to be pulled. The development comes after a policy from Alberta's education minister outlines new...
www.cbc.ca
August 29, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Pay attention, Canada. If Alberta is successful in this book banning, this will spread. Look around you, b/c this is how it starts. We're on the same ledge the US was on. And we either start fighting this right-wing rise now, or we follow the Americans over the edge.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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See you there!
August 27, 2025 at 2:52 AM
See you there!
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It isn’t normal for a president to repeatedly threaten the use of military force against American citizens. Treating the National Guard as a political pawn disrespects those who serve and undermines public trust in our military.
August 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
It isn’t normal for a president to repeatedly threaten the use of military force against American citizens. Treating the National Guard as a political pawn disrespects those who serve and undermines public trust in our military.
So honored to receive this endorsement from Terence L. Day, a longtime Pullman resident and dedicated community member.
He sees this campaign for what it is: a movement for all of Pullman, focused on equity, cohesion, and actionable policy.
Voting Day is tomorrow!
www.dnews.com/opinion/opin...
He sees this campaign for what it is: a movement for all of Pullman, focused on equity, cohesion, and actionable policy.
Voting Day is tomorrow!
www.dnews.com/opinion/opin...
OPINION: Ortega is the stellar candidate for Pullman City Council
Commentary by Terence L. Day
www.dnews.com
August 5, 2025 at 4:32 AM
So honored to receive this endorsement from Terence L. Day, a longtime Pullman resident and dedicated community member.
He sees this campaign for what it is: a movement for all of Pullman, focused on equity, cohesion, and actionable policy.
Voting Day is tomorrow!
www.dnews.com/opinion/opin...
He sees this campaign for what it is: a movement for all of Pullman, focused on equity, cohesion, and actionable policy.
Voting Day is tomorrow!
www.dnews.com/opinion/opin...
Proud to announce the endorsement of UAW 4591! Their support for workers' rights, progressive taxation, and affordable housing aligns perfectly with our vision.
It's time to make our voices heard! Polls close TOMORROW Aug 5 at 8 PM. Let's elect leaders who stand up for fair and just communities!
It's time to make our voices heard! Polls close TOMORROW Aug 5 at 8 PM. Let's elect leaders who stand up for fair and just communities!
August 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Proud to announce the endorsement of UAW 4591! Their support for workers' rights, progressive taxation, and affordable housing aligns perfectly with our vision.
It's time to make our voices heard! Polls close TOMORROW Aug 5 at 8 PM. Let's elect leaders who stand up for fair and just communities!
It's time to make our voices heard! Polls close TOMORROW Aug 5 at 8 PM. Let's elect leaders who stand up for fair and just communities!
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Her name was Diana. She was 23 years old and 7 months pregnant.
Russia murdered her today in an attack on the maternity hospital in Kamyanske.
Russia murdered her today in an attack on the maternity hospital in Kamyanske.
July 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Her name was Diana. She was 23 years old and 7 months pregnant.
Russia murdered her today in an attack on the maternity hospital in Kamyanske.
Russia murdered her today in an attack on the maternity hospital in Kamyanske.
So thankful to be surrounded by such beautiful, supportive people! If you would like a hand painted sign, please let me know!
July 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
So thankful to be surrounded by such beautiful, supportive people! If you would like a hand painted sign, please let me know!
It is such a pleasure to be running alongside my dear friends and peer candidates Tawny Szumlas and John Cassleman. I truly value the opportunity to be at the League of Women Voters' table with such strong, motivated, and attentive individuals! youtu.be/bHmE0rY7VFo?...
2025-7-16 League of Women Voters of Pullman Voter City Council primary voter forum Ward 3
YouTube video by LWV Pullman
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July 19, 2025 at 12:21 AM
It is such a pleasure to be running alongside my dear friends and peer candidates Tawny Szumlas and John Cassleman. I truly value the opportunity to be at the League of Women Voters' table with such strong, motivated, and attentive individuals! youtu.be/bHmE0rY7VFo?...
Are we the Ward 3 Musketeers yet?
July 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Are we the Ward 3 Musketeers yet?
I'm very proud to announce that I have been endorsed by FairVote Washington!
Learn more about their work as advocates for fair representation in Washington here: fairvotewa.org
Learn more about their work as advocates for fair representation in Washington here: fairvotewa.org
July 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I'm very proud to announce that I have been endorsed by FairVote Washington!
Learn more about their work as advocates for fair representation in Washington here: fairvotewa.org
Learn more about their work as advocates for fair representation in Washington here: fairvotewa.org
Ballotpedia is a helpful resource for learning about your local, state, and federal representatives!
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V. Shae Ortega (Pullman City Council Ward 3 (Position 5), Washington, candidate 2025)
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July 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Ballotpedia is a helpful resource for learning about your local, state, and federal representatives!
Here is mine: ballotpedia.org/V._Shae_Orte...
Here is mine: ballotpedia.org/V._Shae_Orte...
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Fuerza responds to scenes where alleged ICE enforcement is reported. If officers are indeed with ICE, they hit record and spread the word. They also speak directly with those being detained.
They are part of a growing scrappy network of volunteers protecting neighbors from ICE. bit.ly/4lgke5N
They are part of a growing scrappy network of volunteers protecting neighbors from ICE. bit.ly/4lgke5N
June 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Fuerza responds to scenes where alleged ICE enforcement is reported. If officers are indeed with ICE, they hit record and spread the word. They also speak directly with those being detained.
They are part of a growing scrappy network of volunteers protecting neighbors from ICE. bit.ly/4lgke5N
They are part of a growing scrappy network of volunteers protecting neighbors from ICE. bit.ly/4lgke5N
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Immigration judges are alarmed by ICE grabbing immigrants at courthouses. By the way, immigrants can request to appear in court via Zoom. All immigration attorneys should request this. Stop allowing immigrants to be grabbed at courthouses #ImmigrationLaw
m.youtube.com/watch?v=HWx9...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=HWx9...
Former immigration judges alarmed by ICE detentions at Bay Area courts
YouTube video by NBC Bay Area
m.youtube.com
June 18, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Immigration judges are alarmed by ICE grabbing immigrants at courthouses. By the way, immigrants can request to appear in court via Zoom. All immigration attorneys should request this. Stop allowing immigrants to be grabbed at courthouses #ImmigrationLaw
m.youtube.com/watch?v=HWx9...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=HWx9...
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We really need to stop talking about this as some kind of looming threat rather than a process well underway. It’s not “close.” You have arrived at your destination. The order has been delivered.
June 19, 2025 at 3:00 AM
We really need to stop talking about this as some kind of looming threat rather than a process well underway. It’s not “close.” You have arrived at your destination. The order has been delivered.
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New in PN: Judge rules that anti-woke is just racism
“'I’ve never seen a record where racial discrimination was so palpable,' Judge Young fumed. 'I’ve sat on this bench now for 40 years. I’ve never seen government racial discrimination like this.'
*More of this, please*"
“'I’ve never seen a record where racial discrimination was so palpable,' Judge Young fumed. 'I’ve sat on this bench now for 40 years. I’ve never seen government racial discrimination like this.'
*More of this, please*"
Judge rules that anti-woke is just racism
You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a rancid bigot.
www.publicnotice.co
June 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
New in PN: Judge rules that anti-woke is just racism
“'I’ve never seen a record where racial discrimination was so palpable,' Judge Young fumed. 'I’ve sat on this bench now for 40 years. I’ve never seen government racial discrimination like this.'
*More of this, please*"
“'I’ve never seen a record where racial discrimination was so palpable,' Judge Young fumed. 'I’ve sat on this bench now for 40 years. I’ve never seen government racial discrimination like this.'
*More of this, please*"
My heart is so happy right now. I appreciate every single one of you and how you show up every day. I'm truly proud to be a Pull-Monian (Pullman-Moscow).
June 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
My heart is so happy right now. I appreciate every single one of you and how you show up every day. I'm truly proud to be a Pull-Monian (Pullman-Moscow).
This Saturday is a time for our Palouse community to rise up in solidarity for each other. Fight for each other! Systems of healthcare, labor rights, basic needs, education, & projects funded by federal grants that have worked to address systemic issues that harm our communities are being dismantled
June 11, 2025 at 1:41 AM
This Saturday is a time for our Palouse community to rise up in solidarity for each other. Fight for each other! Systems of healthcare, labor rights, basic needs, education, & projects funded by federal grants that have worked to address systemic issues that harm our communities are being dismantled