As your Governor, I’ve never been prouder to work for you - and with you. But the fight isn’t over. I’m running for reelection because Oregon values are on the line.

Why should anyone believe Republicans are serious about saving people from exploding health care costs when they outright REFUSED to talk about this problem before now? They had ALL YEAR, and they did zip. I've been down this road before.

David Diffendorfer has created the gingerbread castle at Portland’s Benson Hotel for over 30 years. This year’s theme is the Emerald City from “The Wizard of Oz.” The display was unveiled on Dec. 2 and is free to the public. ✏️📹 by Saskia Hatvany/OPB ✂️ by Joey Lovato/OPB

The US has always had two tiered systems of justice, education, representation, & access to power, etc. Now, the systems have been so corrupted the bribes & access to special privileges are just a daily occurrence. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Former EPA lawyer based in Seattle fights Trump-related firing

“At heart, it’s a fairy tale,” said Vanessa Cat, one of the family theater’s managing directors

I believe their CEO is the highest paid CEO in the country and makes roughly $6,600 to every dollar they make. #SupportUnions #TaxTheOligarchs Courtesy of the Seattle Times. www.seattletimes.com/business/loc...

The deadline for nominations is 11 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8.

Here are some local events you might want on your calendar this weekend.

When the administration talks about how much revenue is coming from these tariffs, the revenue is coming right out of the pockets of Americans. The American people were promised lower prices. Where are they? www.thedailyupside.com/industries/c...

Pete Hegseth is a national security risk. He put servicemembers at risk to sound tough on a signal chat. It was as dangerous as it was absurd. He is unfit to serve and he must be fired.

I joined @newsnationnow.bsky.social last night to discuss boat strikes on September 2nd.

Oregon’s largest teachers’ union will host several statewide trainings meant to teach school staff, families and community members how to keep students and families safe under increasingly aggressive federal immigration enforcement actions taking place near schools.

There are multiple pathways to securing high-quality, well-paying jobs. Not every student needs to attend college and take on years of debt.

Call me a skeptic but the “Trump Accounts” are likely the first move to strip young people of social security benefits in the future. #DV1 #ProudBlue apnews.com/article/mich...

Vancouver Island: if you're near Qualicum Beach this Saturday, come see me at Bellflower Bookshop! - Play a detective game - Enjoy tea and sweets - Meet *the* Montgomery Schnauzer P.I. Dec 6th, Noon - 4 PM Bellflower Bookshop 3 - 133 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach, BC. #MyPBQ #qualicumlife

Mornings on the Seawall, with the gal who never sleeps. #vancouver #sunrise #canada

#Christmas festive #lights in Vancouver #Canada. 🎄☃️❄️

Yippee ! How exciting! National Redneck Day! MLA wants statutory holiday to honour Freedom Convoy www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

There are some holiday Toy Drives this weekend and today it's the London Drugs London Drugs Toy Drive with Vancouver Fire Fighters. Stop by with your donation and enjoy live music, a full brass band, antique fire trucks, and more. Locations today: LD Granville & Georgia LD Broadway & Cambie

Curated FOI release: All records regarding the cruise ship industry and cruise ships visiting ports in British Columbia (such as Victoria and Vancouver) in the specific context of COVID-19. Please include Memos, Briefing Notes, Decision Notes & Correspondence, such as emails an... View on Open Gov

Visiting Matsumoto between Dec 13 and Feb 15 offers a chance to see the breathtaking Projection Mapping at National Treasure Matsumoto Castle. Admission is free. More info: www.hey-japan.com/event/nation...

If you’re in Kawagoe this weekend (Dec 6–7), check out "The 10th Kawagoe Coffee Festival" at the historic Renkeiji Temple. Thirty roasters will be there, and they’re promising great coffee and live music! Be sure to check details on admission and tasting tickets before attending.

🔴 Free Admission Friday 🔴 Kick off your December weekend with a visit to the Gallery tomorrow, free from 2–5 PM, thanks to @downtownvan.bsky.social  👉 Enjoy an inspiring afternoon and explore our current exhibitions 'Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist' and 'NDN Giver'.

The economy is in shambles. ICE is attacking immigrants AND citizens. Pete Hegseth endangered troops with his Signalgate fiasco and murdered two shipwrecked men. Trump is declaring war on Venezuela. Medical insurance costs are skyrocketing. And Republicans are revolting MAGA is starting to crumble

It was a real pleasure joining @audiecornish.bsky.social on @cnn.com this morning. We discussed why the US is not engaged in an armed conflict against narcos despite the legal fantasyland created by DOJ. And the bigger issues with SignalGate—including a pointless, unauthorized conflict in Yemen.

From Signalgate to murdering people off the coast of Venezuela, Secretary Hegseth is putting our troops at risk and breaking international law. Any junior officer would have been fired for this kind of reckless incompetence. He should resign or be fired. bit.ly/444D3mm

$650,000 taxpayer dollars

Republican Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) was asked about the GOP’s health care plan. His answer? Amazon. No details. No protections. Just “add to cart.” 📦🏥

I would not get in a car if Hakeem Jeffries was driving. We can’t continue to let him and those like him “lead” a milquetoast opposition to overt fascism. Primary appeasers. Elect fighters.

In January 2027, when Hakeem Jeffries becomes Speaker, it’s going to totally break the brains of the “Do Something!” crowd and I can’t wait for that.

Corporate Dem Rep Henry Cuellar & his wife were indicted in March 2024 for accepting hundreds of thousands in foreign bribes. Trump just pardoned them. Hakeem Jeffries is praising Trump’s decision as “exactly the right outcome” & praising Cuellar as “a beloved member of the House.” Ridiculous.😐

Countdown to leaving Spotify for Qobuz. Apparently, I am an oldie (must be all the 80s mixtapes). #SpotifyWrapped #Playlist #Bestof2025

Just checked our 2025 Wrapped. Spoiler: it’s really bad for Republicans.

"Wrapped" is the single most creative way to sell "our service collects data on you constantly and that's fun." Spotify figured that out first. They have yet to hit a second innovation that endears them to users, despite trying such tactics as "ads for ICE" and "paying musicians bupkis."

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Well, an independent investigation now confirms it: Hegseth endangered the lives of American pilots during Signalgate. Our servicemembers deserve leaders who never put them at unnecessary risk. If Hegseth had a shred of decency, he’d resign.

Mark Warner, the top Dem on the Senate Intelligence Committee, says he reviewed the DOD IG's Signalgate report and Pete Hegseth either needs to be fired or resign.

A new strain of influenza is spreading across Japan, leading to a rapid rise in cases this year.

Every woman knows that moment: when the men in the room don’t see you as an equal, not even fully human. And still we smile, nod, swallow it. Because calling it out makes us “too sensitive.” But these small humiliations add up. It’s not harmless. It’s the culture. And we’re done.

Just when you thought republicans could not do something more repulsive…..never mind they are insane. 🤬⤵️ Republican Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio has introduced a bill to eliminate dual citizenship for Americans. www.newsweek.com/dual-citizen...

The right’s campaign to frame empathy as a “weakness” owes much to Allie Beth Stuckey, who wraps long-standing attacks on compassion in pastel branding — and calls empathy “toxic.”

You don’t fight drug trafficking by freeing the man who flooded our streets with cocaine. This pardon is an insult to law enforcement and a gift to the cartels.

It's an amazing arc that Jim McGreevey was even in position to run for a position like this, 20+ years later. He was young enough and, I guess, sincere enough to do good works and as much as possible find purpose and contribute to society after his stupid, reckless, corrupt acts.

Excellent use of 12 seconds.