“Oregon House Rep. Travis Nelson said the report's recommendations have already influenced legislation.” “Addressing racial health disparities has been one of my top priorities since I joined the legislature in 2022” www.kgw.com/article/news...

After working with BIPOC Oregonians to address racism as a public health crisis for 3+ years, our cumulative report is out & got news coverage! Huge shoutout to @travisnelson.bsky.social for championing this work!

BIG NEWS: The Supreme Court allows states to count mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day — striking down another attempt by the Trump administration to interfere with our elections. #orpol

I recently had the honor of speaking at the ribbon cutting for the new Darcelle XV Plaza, one of the few public spaces named after a drag queen. Darcelle was a barrier-breaking community activist and drag legend. This is long overdue! 🏳️‍🌈Happy PRIDE Month! 🌈 #darcellexv #portland #pridemonth

The Portland Juneteenth parade is a wonderful community event that I eagerly anticipate each year. It serves as a celebration of our past while looking forward to the future. Every year, I reconnect with people I only see on parade day, and it brings a smile to my face each time.

Recently attended the grand opening of Freeland Spirits new Portland International Airport location!

A year ago, we got in some GOOD TROUBLE! First statehouse in the nation to have a live drag show on the floor of a chamber.

In the 2025 Oregon State Legislative session @travisnelson.bsky.social introduced House Bill 2995 which would create a task force to look into ways in which the state can give reparations for past acts of racism to African American people who live in Oregon. Read the full text of the bill below:

It was an honor to be on hand for the unveiling of former Governor Kate Brown’s official portrait at the capitol yesterday.

UPDATE #2: Suspect Arrested in Murder of Tyron Butler https://www.portland.gov/police/news/2026/6/11/update-2-suspect-arrested-murder-tyron-butler

What a weekend! I had a great time at the Burnside Bridge centennial party. Friends, community, vendors and views! The weather was perfect too. Days like this are one of the many reasons why I love living in Portland! #portland #burnsidebridge #pdx #iconicbridge

Happy Sunday! I’m amending soil with homemade well rotted compost.

I am so proud of my friend Jackie for her courage in moving forward with her letter, despite concerns about potential retaliation and discipline from MultiCare. I know how hard it can be to speak up when you are dealing with workplace discrimination! www.thenewstribune.com/opinion/arti...

Proud to stand with the Nurses at Good Samaritan hospital in Puyallup as they fight for a fair contract. Their fight for safe staffing, equal treatment regardless of race or ability & job security have forced them to the picket line. #MultiCare #nurse #workers

I’d be happy to introduce this in Oregon!

Thanks for the shoutout! @oregonizers.org

I submitted a letter to the editor of the Oregonian in support of Dr. Tammy Carpenter 2 weeks before the Democratic Party Primary election. The Oregonian declined to publish it.

Thanks for all of the support!. I became a nurse because I wanted to save lives and I decided to run for public office for the same reason. It’s truly an honor and a privilege to serve. On to November!

Tammy went from being down by nearly 300 votes at the start of the night to being down by 57 at the end of the night. Hundreds of votes are yet to be counted…. This has the potential to be a race decided by single digits! 😬

Tuesday is Election Day in Oregon! Don’t forget to turn your ballot in! If you’re in Beaverton, VOTE for Nafisa Fai and Dr. Tammy Carpenter! #election2026 #vote #electionshaveconsequences #orpol

I hope that every Nurse watching this video, was recognized for Nurses Week! Nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system! #nurse #nursesofbluesky #nursesweek #nursing

Trump’s reckless war in Iran is having a devastating impact on the pocketbooks of Americans. Fuel prices are sky high and folks don’t even know what Trump is trying to achieve in the Middle East. www.politico.com/news/2026/05...

The St John’s Parade is one of the BEST Parades in Portland! The community turns up and turns out for this annual family friendly event. This is one of the community gatherings that I look forward to every year. I ❤️ St. Johns #portland #nopo #community #parade

Addressing racial health disparities has been a priority of mine since joining the legislature in 2022. We’ve made an impact, but there’s a lot of work left to do. www.grantspasstribune.com/oregon-lawma...

Pastor Craig always holds it down at St. Paul MBC! I recommend a visit if you’ve never been. www.youtube.com/live/yoFnZJA...

#mothersday #Mothersday2026

once we started walking, I didn't get any pictures, natch but mad love to @shannonsingleton.bsky.social and @travisnelson.bsky.social for being part of the #stjohnsparade today it's so important that our representatives are in community with us

The St. John’s parade is coming soon! This parade is a fantastic family friendly event. If you’re interested in marching with me, shoot me a message! #Portland #orpol #pdx #Nopo

Thank you NAYA for the endorsement! #orpol #orleg

This is horrific, immoral and heartless to the countless genuine refugees around the world who need a safe place to make a home. I'm so ashamed.

T3 does fantastic work mentoring youth in our community. I’m thrilled to be a supporter!

It’s so disheartening to watch the work of folks like my great-grandparents go up in smoke. They lived almost their entire lives as second class citizens under Jim Crow and really thought something was achieved when the Voting Rights Act was passed. www.esquire.com/news-politic...

Black women are up to 3 times more likely to die in childbirth than white mothers, but the systemic and racist drivers of these terrible outcomes can be changed. Proud of my friend Roberta Hunte for her leadership in educating, organizing, and advocating for these changes.

Mount Hood is out! I’m blessed to live in a city where I get to see majestic snow capped volcanoes like her.

Be safe out there….

This year marks 22 years since I first became a nurse. Whether it was the time spent in Med-Surg, the ER, CVICU, Inpatient rehab, Case Management, Labor Movement or in the SNF, I value all that I’ve learned. Saving lives and helping people heal has forever changed me.

An important conversation with St. Johns residents. www.stjohnsboosters.org/esdinfo

I’m looking forward to being a part of this community conversation! #healthiswealth #community #socialdeterminantsofhealth #healthdisparaties

Imagine if instead of spending billions of dollars supporting terrorists or weapons, the United States had spent that money helping the people of the United States

Oh lord…

Thought I’d get a little garden therapy in, and divide some hostas that had lost their center.

Well, I didn’t have the Trump administration threatening The Pope on my bingo card… www.yahoo.com/news/article...

No one should have their health & life put at risk because of the hair products they use. "The Oregon Health Authority must adopt rules by Jan. 1, 2027 to ban manufacturers from selling hair products containing specific chemicals that have been identified as harmful…” www.kgw.com/article/news...

A madman has control of the most powerful military in the history of the world and the leaders of his party are too afraid to say or do anything to stop him.

Fresh off the heels of Portland Dining Month is St. Johns Dining Month sponsored by the St. Johns Boosters. All April, get a 3-course meal for $25 from great local spots like Naan Curry, Havalina, and more! www.instagram.com/p/DWt5SZZlO6... #DineLocal #Portland

I just love the message from the president. So glad that he was sent by Jesus to save us…🙄 Wait… I thought he said we won the war in Iran? 🤔

This Saturday!