I agree with Commissioner @juliabrim-edwards.bsky.social commented on the county deflection centers: “We’re not serving many people, and those we are serving aren’t receiving treatment… We need to do better.” Washington Co has a successful program. Don’t put $25M into a failed program.

Thank you to @tinakotek.bsky.social who leapt into a coordinated response when SNAP benefits were withheld while directing $5 million to Oregon’s statewide food bank network. She doesn’t get the credit she deserves. apps.oregon.gov/oregon-newsr...

"Instead of tackling real issues at home, city leaders ( @councilorgreen.bsky.social )are jetting across the Atlantic to study a model that Portland has neither the political will nor the financial ability to implement.” thatoregonlife.com/2025/09/port...

If you are interested in positive… this is a short positive article about @tinakotek.bsky.social whose "narrative is one of compassion, identity, and abiding faith in justice, and inspiring a life of public service." uw.pressbooks.pub/badasswomxni...

Another pic of “War torn Portland” — OOPS, that’ the “People’s” White House.

Another indefensible shooting of clergy in the face from five feet away. Attacking the clergy is also a Putin tactic. Hoping Christians who voted for this are noticing. noticehttps://bsky.app/profile/revbennyd.bsky.social/post/3m3uzqenhes2w

American citizens are being kidnapped without cause or warrant by federal agents. Over 20 children have been taken, including 2 in cancer treatment programs. www.propublica.org/article/immi...

((No Kings - No Way)). Peaceful Portland showed up with marching bands, costumes, strollers, and inflatables by thousands - all without incident. @indivisibleclack.bsky.social @coin-indivisible.bsky.social @indivhillsboro.bsky.social @e-linn-indivisible.bsky.social

In this moral moment Faith Leaders from the Portland metro area gathered with songs and prayers before leading the peaceful march at the No Kings Rally today. I’m proud of those who stepped forward. @indivisibleclack.bsky.social @coin-indivisible.bsky.social @indivisiblesisters.bsky.social

@jvegapederson.bsky.social can start by ensuring that A-L-L the preschool seats are filled after taking tax $$$ for five years for the program!!! I support preschool programs, but her lack of fiscal responsibility puts the Preschool for All program at risk. bsky.app/profile/jveg...

"Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that". This truth beckons each of us from the secret depths of our human heart. Forgetting others... are our actions in integrity with our best selves in this moral moment? Do we stand with love?

"My money"?? Portland @councilordunphy.bsky.social is insulted that after spending $$$ on a trip to Vienna, taxpayers now have the audacity to question his office expenditures!!! We hungry and homeless people and he talks of "My money"?

I donate $$ to @nrdc.org because as many as 105 million Americans drink contaminated drinking water and I don't want that for my kids...or yours. www.politico.com/news/2025/05...

Rep Cliff Benz (R) voted to cut medicare for constituents. He does not care about Oregonians. Will you vote for him again?? @linncodemsoregon.bsky.social @coin-indivisible.bsky.social @indivisibleclack.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/opb....

Thank you to @tinakotek.bsky.social for seeing the hard choices that are coming and acting with fiscal prudence. (Something our legislators would do well to heed). oregoncapitalinsider.com/2025/09/17/o...

Thank you @tinakotek.bsky.social for being PRUDENT with our tax $$$ and looking ahead at the terrible cuts to come from this administration. We need to think food, shelter, safety to get through this. @linncodemsoregon.bsky.social @multdems.bsky.social www.opb.org/article/2025...

@timothysnyder.bsky.social nails it again. 💙💛💙 Ukraine. bsky.app/profile/timo...

...and the county and the state are simultaneously burying us with taxes and fees. @councilorgreen.bsky.social @councilormorillo.bsky.social @councilorepg.bsky.social @tinakotek.bsky.social @jvegapederson.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/lith...

Thank you to Bob Weinstein for his op ed about the explosion of new taxes and fees in Portland. Affordability is an issue that voters bring forward repeatedly only to be ignored. @https://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2025/07/opinion-affordability-in-portland-is-facing-death-by-a-thousand-cuts.html

Why is there no (ZERO) data on the effectiveness of Portland Street Response before the vote to increase their funding?? How many people have they taken to shelters?? I hear complaints about their ineffectiveness, but the council is not holding them to account. www.opb.org/article/2025...

Thank you @tobiasread.bsky.social for holding state officials accountable for wasting $1.4M in tax $$$ that could have provided preschool to an additional 100 children. oregoncapitalinsider.com/2025/07/24/l...

As a Liberal Democrat I ((do NOT)) support many of the views of @candaceavalos.bsky.social . Dems lost the last election because of a failure to listen to voters. We need accountability and transparency in a time of increasing taxes and expenses. bsky.app/profile/cand...

...and then they came for Colbert 😩https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/cbs-cancel-late-show-stephen-colbert-financial-decision-1236464356/. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoT3...

Thank you @tinakotek.bsky.social for demanding that the legislature correct their failures this session. First the Dems did over-reach with regressive proposals & endless taxes, then they failed to pass a n y t h I n g for roads. Senate and House leadership FAILED. www.opb.org/article/2025...

Thanks for the hard work in pulling this off @coin-indivisible.bsky.social @eastpdxindivisible.bsky.social @indivisible.org @indivisibleoregon.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/oreg...

While enriching himself, he is pushing us into bankruptcy and $5 Trillion of debt. Millions will have no safety net or job when he causes a recession. The cruelty is unbelievable. bsky.app/profile/lith...

@tinakotek.bsky.social Please demand accountability from ODOT before the legislature pours more money into the agency. Dems need to make things work. bsky.app/profile/oreg...

@clackamasdems.bsky.social @indivisibleclack.bsky.social @coin-indivisible.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/lith...

@coin-indivisible.bsky.social @indivisibleclack.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/lith...

Jeff Gudman is being considered for Clackamas Co Commissioner. He says he's a Democrat, but he was endorsed by Timber Unity and was a featured speaker at a far right rally in 2020. He changed parties just in time to run for state office. @clackamasdems.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLs6...

Are we better off than we were 4 years ago?? Are prices lower? Is the war in Ukraine over as promised? Are we safer with Putin as an ally instead of Canada and Europe? Is health care more secure for veterans, seniors, and workers? Is our economy better? www.msn.com/en-us/politi...

Wow! This is the leadership we want more of. Awesome job @repstansbury.bsky.social

Nebraska Republican Representative Mike Flood hosted a town hall meeting. Nebraska is a deep red state. His constituents are Trump supporters who have concerns with direction we’re heading. There wasn’t a “paid undercover liberal “ in attendance.

Tonight an unbelievable **34,000 people** gathered for our Denver rally to take on billionaires and win our country back. This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008. Also bigger than the 2024 DNC. And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).

Time for @hassan.senate.gov to step back and let real leaders take her place in the opposition. Trump loved your vote. Nuff said.

Time for @cortez.senate.gov to step back and let real leaders take her place in the opposition. Trump loved your vote. Nuff said.

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