I have been dreading the holidays, the dull ache of Addison’s death acute and sharp this week. She loved making pies. I am not a pie person (I know, I know), but you better believe we have pies. I still can’t believe she’s not going to be standing in my kitchen, mocking my Gen X music tastes today.

Transportation peeps in the PDX metro— who would be into a small in-person focus group around messaging? I’d host in late December/ early January, our office in Multnomah Village. Respond/ DM if interested and I’ll send a calendar poll out after this weekend. I want to learn and do better.

I am hearing my constituents loud and clear, and while this is just my opinion as one legislator— I’m not willing to cut budgets without also disconnecting (at least parts) from the federal tax code.

These women should not have to wear their trauma for movement on this. Every survivor knows the profound pain these women bear— please please please do not let it be in vain. Release the goddamn files, I don’t care who they are. There must be accountability. (Also: TW. This is intense).

“Pretty substantial?” I’d argue complete betrayal. How dare they. You just got handed the golden gloves, extra rounds and the keys to a killer left hook and you’re… just saying “meh”? Unfuckingbelievable.

Fight back. Join staff from Neighborhood House and I at 2pm today at the Multnomah Arts Center to build connection and support and uplift the incredible work being done in our community.

Protecting our neighbors is for EVERYONE. Find a “migrawatch” and “know your rights” training with @oregonforall.bsky.social

This swelling in my chest… is this hope? To be moved to tears by an election for good reasons is really something. This. This is the dream of America.

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Let’s build community together with Neighborhood House and keep our neighbors fed. Sunday 11/9, 2-4pm, Multnomah Arts Center. The following Sunday (same time and place) we’ll be learning how to protect our immigrant neighbors. Strategize. Organize. Mobilize. And yes, there will be snacks.

Republicans will not stop stealing your food unless you let them steal your medicine. www.oregonlive.com/retail/2025/...

My heart is breaking for Jamaica. This is unbelievably powerful and will be catastrophic. In the past, the US would have been a powerhouse to provide aid. We’ll see how isolationist this federal government really is in a few days…

Fascinating map of the impending SNAP cliff. The darker green counties (2 shades) are 20%+ SNAP- dependent households.

The very foundation of emergency management— of emergency response! (hate conflating the two because they are very different, but bear with me)— is that no matter who/ what/ where is in need, a core function of government, when people are in distress, is to respond. REGARDLESS of politics.

We’ve officially entered the time of year in my house known as “is my husband watching premier league (soccer) or is he having a medical event?”

Brought to you by the same group that did everything in their power to try and stop UI for striking workers (they are still trying). This legislator will absolutely not be voting to repeal 3115, because I believe in humanity and dignity and actual problem solving.

The party claiming to be “pro life” giving a fast pass to the very pathogens and diseases that can (and will) devastate and kill their children and families.

We will urge the *full* Ninth Circuit to vacate today’s decision by a three-judge panel, before illegal Guard deployments can occur. A Ninth Circuit judge has already called for a vote on whether the case should be heard by the full court. Our team will file a brief encouraging the court to do so.

I am not related to this judge, as awesome as that would be (I use a “y” in my last name), but her dissent is righteous.

I said what I said. Love, the pansies.

This puts the Qatari deal in better context, but I can’t get this (admittedly conspiracy theorist) thought out of my head: if he can’t find a way to order US troops against our cities… could he leverage these airmen?

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Particularly poignant reading this from an emergency management conference. Preparing for and responding to THIS is an appropriate use of the National Guard. We absolutely do not need to be manufacturing crisis when this is literally our back yard.

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ICE *and* those right wing media streamers.

A second TRO has been granted barring ANY federalized NG from coming into Oregon— unless conditions change. This is a monumental ruling in so many ways— and sets the stage for what comes next. Ie: if Trump obeys the rule of law and the courts. Stay peaceful. Stay Portland. 💕

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This.

Today was incredibly painful but healing to walk with the @afspnational.bsky.social Oregon in hopes that no family has to feel this pain. That starts with connection. Tomorrow needs you. In loving fierce memory of Addison. ❤️

You’re drunk, MAGA Barbies. We don’t want your drama. Go home.

Courtesy of @harebrained.bsky.social

The MAGA meltdown over the Nick Sortor arrest on the bad place timeline is really something to behold. Apparently the PPB is now also “antifa.”

I am absolutely fascinated by this. What could possibly be so interesting directly above my neighborhood?

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World Suicide Prevention Day. Another school shooting. The murder of Charlie Kirk. At the end of the day— all we have is our humanity and our ability to foster connection. To bring all of it out of the dark. To heal.

What is “truly shocking” to me is that some of my R colleagues don’t realize there is more to transportation than cars and roads. I’m a bit awestruck that’s an attack point on the current proposal.

Transportation Update thread: As my punny colleague Rep Nosse… “sometimes the road is messy.” No one wants to have to pass a tax vote, but that’s the work of governing, keeping our roads usable and our families safe. To do that in the most accountable and thoughtful way possible is the goal. (1/5)

“Bipartisanship does not require surrendering in advance.” SHOUT IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS. I’m no Newsom fan (gtfo with transphobia) but this essay hits.

Some Republican colleagues are running around crowing about their “victory” defeating even the absolute bare minimum that would have prevented among other things these immediate layoffs of infrastructure and public safety workers. This is heartbreaking, heartless. and wholly preventable.

Someone sent me a screenshot of the front page of the PDF interactive @oregonian.com. Is this… real? DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN!

Finally home after Sine Die. Not sure I have the words to express my frustration, anger, & frankly grief after we failed to pass any kind of transportation package tonight. It’s shameful. The R’s ran the clock out; not one chose to suspend rules to work this. So what does this mean?

And yet couldn’t find a few million to stabilize EMS (Emergency Medical Services) via the Modernization act that was 20 yrs + in the making, bipartisan, and bicameral.

So proud to have been part of getting this over the line, and grateful to the Gov for signing it into law. This is big, bold policy creating a more level playing field for working people.

Eagerly awaiting my colleagues who represent these areas to condemn this. My hair will probably be fully grey and cherries $20/lb by the time that happens.

This is the way. When the power of loving people trumps the love of people in power. Here for it.

good things can still happen don't give up

A Muslim son of immigrants might become mayor of NYC in part because he cross endorsed and supported a Jewish candidate and Black candidate, and vice versa. It's a beautiful American story for the rest of us. A nightmare for all the right people ;) It's so New York.

‼️ The bill gutting the premise of Preschool for All (SB 106 -3) is ☠️. Not moving forward. Thanks to everyone for making your voices heard loud and clear!

Unconstitutional. Unconscionable. I learned of the horrific escalation of violence & war tonight while celebrating 22 women graduating from @emergeoregon.bsky.social. All this to say— in the darkest of nights, we organize & work like hell for the future we believe in. Our survival depends on it.

Not a single Republican voted for this. As we stare down the barrel of what is shaping up to be the worst fire season in history. That’s… really something. Proud to be a Chief Sponsor of 3954. On to the Senate.