Federal agents launch tear gas at nonviolent anti-ICE protesters in Portland—including children

Homelessness could be on the decline nationally for the first time in 8 years. But Oregon’s recorded 35% growth in homelessness since 2023 stands in stark contrast to the national trend. https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/01/homelessness-is-likely-trending-down-nationally-not-in-oregon.html 

Immigrant families are skipping medical appointments and delaying care as they weigh health risks against fears of detention or deportation.

Huge crowd at Elizabeth Caruthers Park for a labor against ICE protest in Portland. Many different local labor groups represented, speakers saying fighting against authoritarianism and ICE is an important issue for labor to take on.

"Lifelong patterns of alcohol use can begin in college, and findings indicate that state alcohol policies are a foundation on which community- and campus-level preventive efforts can build."

This is surprising to me. I grew up listening to Bobby Pullido on the Spanish stations my parents listened to back in the 90s. I hope he can win and do some good work in my home state.

“Make no mistake, the terror we are experiencing is being subsidized by our own government. Nurses, know that our vision for a healthy society is possible and we will not stop fighting until it is a reality.”

With all our free time, @indivisible.org has been quietly working over the last several months on a total overhaul of our website. It's just better in basically every way. Hope it helps you and your local community find good ways to organize and take action! indivisible.org

One year in, how's Portland's sharp turn on homelessness going? www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

Trump administration rolls back $2 billion mental health, addiction grant cuts www.npr.org/2026/01/14/n...

Pop up protests in NE #Portland! Thanks to District 3 - @indivisible.org for organizing.Get involved locally @ pdxdistrict2neighbors.org!

Anti-ICE activists in inflatable frog costumes dance during a protest at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building on January 10, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images)

Ban on TV junk food advertising before 9pm comes into force in UK

Oregon’s huge investments in substance use treatment beds began to pay off in 2025, when hundreds of new beds came online.

Having children “tends to coincide with a lasting drop in employment and earnings for moms but not dads”—and a growing body of research has identified a significant, underdiscussed factor perpetuating this disparity, Stephanie H. Murray writes:

Research finds nontraditional benefits may help retain young public health workers www.npr.org/2025/12/02/n...

“The bridge that connects the cities is less than a mile. The gulf between their futures is not nature. It is policy.” theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/the-cost-o...

October passenger numbers were just a shade below 2019 -- the smallest gap since the pandemic.

Suquamish Tribe will acquire women's health clinics in 'OB-GYN desert' www.seattletimes.com/business/loc...

An exciting new transportation option for the Mid-Valley! corvallisadvocate.com/new-free-bus...

Oregon’s high rate of student absenteeism barely budged since the previous year, new state data shows.

“Maybe somebody thought ‘Oh it’s a small place, it’s rural, they’re probably quiet, we can overpower them,” said City Councilor Steve Hickman. “We’ve been underestimated.” www.newsfromthestates.com/article/fede...

They're going to the highest court in the land to avoid feeding children.

🚨BREAKING: President Donald Trump violated the Constitution and federal law by ordering hundreds of National Guard soldiers to Portland, Oregon, earlier this year, a federal judge ruled Friday. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Democrats enjoyed major wins beyond just the marquee races, up and down the ballot — and across the country — continuing the party's momentum heading into the 2026 midterm elections. n.pr/49AB24C

I am more than happy to pay the additional $133 a year to ensure acess to thriving outdoor spaces, parks, and recreation services in Portland! www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Public health defends its time-tested approach against the rise of MAHA : Shots - Health News www.npr.org/sections/sho...

Listen to every single word. Truth! youtu.be/5ARj7iQDiW4?...

The “No Kings” protests have gone national—and they’re rewriting the map of dissent. A new study finds anti-Trump demonstrations are happening in more US counties than ever before, including places that voted overwhelmingly for him.

CNN: Republicans are ridiculing ‘No Kings.’ A striking new poll shows Americans aren’t laughing. www.yahoo.com/news/article...