brb, banging my head against a wall, repeatedly, to try to wake up from this nightmare, 2012 sounds lovely, please let the last 13 years be a bad dream?

~shudders~

When @sen-ronwyden.bsky.social says showing up matters, he means it. Over 500 folks packed a Newport town hall and got the Coast Guard helicopter restored. That’s people power. Democracy is a practice, not a vibe.

When we talk about “hunger,” it’s not a distant problem. It’s happening now, in your city, to your neighbor’s kid, to the person at the checkout.

Melissa Bird popped into our Open Mic with a whole sermon on why real change needs leaders who actually know what it’s like to struggle. Read her guest column and see why so many folks are ready for something different. https://oregonizers.substack.com/p/ready-for-real-change-lets-do-this

NPR reported that someone at HHS defaced Rachel Levine’s official portrait with her deadname. That is violence. That is dehumanization. Oregon stands with our trans family. We will not let bigots rewrite reality. Read the article & stay loud: https://loom.ly/8XjOn4Y

2026 midterms if every district improves as much as TN-07 did (without redistricting)

Carol Bailey warns: neighbors are being dragged from grocery stores, preschools, and homes. She calls on Elgin officials to protect the community. Watch.

Sen Merkley came through for the coast. After pushing the Coast Guard directly, he got confirmation that the Newport rescue chopper is back to stay. No more quiet cuts, no more playing games with people’s lives.

ICE abducted a US Citizen Nurse in Key Largo, FL. Masked agents can be seen stuffing the women into the back of an unmarked car as she screams she’s a citizen. (12/3/25)

Community food banks are stretched thin already—and reduced funding means they can’t pick up the slack. That makes the risk even greater.

Seeing our delegation ranked like this is… something. IntegrityIndex.us has the breakdown. Worth a scroll. @genzoregonizers.bsky.social #OrPol

Reading the opening of Leonard Zeskind's 2009 book Blood and Politics in the midst of Trump 2.0 is quite a gut punch. In 2000 he warned of a rising tide of violent white nationalism & Christian nationalism on the American right...few people took those warning seriously. And now here we are.

OMFG

Hiring listings for ICE positions could indicate the federal government plans to launch a detention center in Portland.

@tinakotek.bsky.social please use all of your power to ensure this does not happen.

I had no role in getting the Center for Black Student Excellence off the ground. That said, it was an honor to lend my voice in support of the resolution before the Portland School Board. www.wweek.com/news/schools/2025/12/04/pps-moves-forward-with-building-for-center-for-black-student-excellence/

There is blood on the hands of Donald Trump, RFK, and every Republican who has allowed this sham to go on for far too long. When kids die unnecessarily and once-eradicated diseases darken the doors of terrified families and pediatricians, Americans will know who is responsible.

Exactly one month ago, Trump’s own lawyer told the Supreme Court that 30-80% of tariffs are being paid by Americans. This is an illegal tax on all of us. #orpol #tariffs

Oregon Republicans, everybody 👇

Tucson, AZ - ICE Agents Target Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva During Raid on Local Restaurant as Mike Johnson’s Delays Leave Immigrant Families Vulnerable

Rep Andrea Salinas said the quiet part loud. ICE & DHS don’t get to traumatize a 17yo US citizen & hide behind “oops.” That’s violence, not “public safety.” Oregonizers have been calling this out for years because our communities live with the fallout every day.

well, i can't unsee that now

This is what moral leadership sounds like. Reverend Rhett Ansley didn’t come to shame or divide — he came to remind Hillsboro’s city leaders who they serve. The unhoused, the hungry, the scared — our neighbors. Watch this. It’s what courage in community looks like.

Keep unserious candidates out before they start. Learn how to vet anyone running for office with public records, receipts, and real patterns. No gossip, no attacks. https://loom.ly/8Xn-XYM

They're just coming up with excuses to rip away safety nets from liberals. The Trump administration says it will cut off SNAP funding in most Democratic-led states next week unless they hand over data on aid recipients, including immigration status.

Wake me up from this nightmare. Trump calls Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) "garbage," says that Somalians don't belong in the U.S. because they "do nothing but complain... do nothing but bitch"

This campaign isn’t about fear, it’s about community, safety, & belonging. Come celebrate the kickoff & help launch a movement powered by people, not big money. 🗓 Sunday, Dec 7 | 2:30–4pm PST RSVP ➡️ https://loom.ly/zOqNGWs

Families facing benefit delays or losses often choose between rent, medicine, utilities—and “putting food on the table” loses. These trade-offs increase stress, illness and long-term damage.

Be honest......

It really is that simple.

It really do be like that

Is it just me, or are these people just straight messy all the time?

Well. Shit.

If you’ve ever been kept waiting in a hospital because staffing was a mess, this is why. Legacy won’t pay nurses what Kaiser and OHSU do, so folks keep burning out. Nurses are striking and we’re standing with them. Join in: https://www.mobilize.us/oregonworkingfamiliesparty/event/874594/

It's the strangest thing

The iceberg of fascism isn’t in the distance. We’ve already hit it. The hull is cracked. Water’s pouring in. And too many folks are still rearranging deck chairs. Register. Volunteer. Show up. Whatever you can do, do it now. https://iwillvote.com

Children who skip meals or eat fewer nutrients fall behind in school, get sick more often, and are less likely to thrive.

Um, not for nothing, but? This is actually horrifically evil stuff she's saying

White House says admiral directed second strike that killed alleged drug boat survivors in ‘self defense’

Mark Kelly: "This administration, they're gonna blame Joe Biden on everything. I mean, it is almost getting comical at this point."

The cost of everything is rising and the GOP response is more tariffs and less health care. Oregon families deserve a government that actually tries.

From city halls to statehouses, we’re turning the tide. 2025’s victories weren’t isolated — they’re the groundwork. The wave is coming.

Rising drug costs hit us all—from Salem to Portland. 🏥💸 Tell legislators how it affects you at the Dec 4th virtual hearing: https://www.mycentraloregon.com/2025/11/25/virtual-public-meeting-on-drug-prices-dec-4th/

Nick Walden Poublon: No nonsense. No excuses. Just work. @NWPinPDX

Senior meal programs (like Meals on Wheels America) may seem separate—but when older family members face hunger, the entire household suffers. More budgets cut = fewer available meals = more risk of health crises.

When Trump finally implodes, he's going supernova. Most of his administration will be going down with him Hegseth is definitely going down too, so will Bondi & Patel I actually predict Vance will probably be one of the only members who survives this (until he's voted out at his next election

It does feel good to know there are still good people out there fighting the good fight.

From convenience-store kid to state rep. Hòa Nguyễn’s story reminds the rest of us why representation matters. https://loom.ly/Bk1cfQM

Or, in my case, string cheese & Rockstar