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Do you have opinions about renovating the Moda Center? Make your voice heard. Contact an elected official. See upcoming Council meetings. Sign up to testify.

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Councilor Angelita Morillo@councilormorillo.bsky.social · 22h ago

We will have a public hearing on the Moda Center tomorrow at 9:30 AM. Every Portlander deserves a seat at the table where decisions are made. Before discussions continue, you have a chance to influence how public money is used. Register here:

This is a *very* important read if you're concerned about Big Tech collaborations with Trump authoritarianism. And if aren't, maybe you should be. Yes, even if you don't live in the US.

By Cory Doctorow (GPG 0xBF3D9110957E5F4C)@doctorow.pluralistic.net · yesterday

Obviously, the non-American world has a digital sovereignty problem - Trump has means, motive and opportunity to order his tech companies to shut down any public official, large corporation, or individual who displeases him: pluralistic.net/2026/06/18/t... 1/

This was the post that said the fire of unknown cause was a reminder to 'crack down on squatters.' She dirty deleted it! Do not forget when the next election rolls around. Our citizens who are the most vulnerable must be HELPED. She wants them punished. Don't let Portland forget.

Councilor Olivia Clark@councilorclark.bsky.social · 2d ago

Centennial Mills has faced a long history of complaints around graffiti, squatting, and permitting. This fire is yet another reminder of our urgent need to take action on vacant buildings.

One more interesting point: this spring I sat down with Sharyn Alfonsi of 60 Minutes for an extensive interview about my Epstein investigation. Subsequently, CBS pulled the segment and fired the reporter. The MAGA buyout of media has unquestionably aided the Trump administration’s cover up here.

Senator Ron Wyden@wyden.senate.gov · yesterday

Bombshell new report out from my investigators this morning spanning our four year investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s financial records. This report shows exactly how Wall Street protected Epstein and enabled his sex trafficking for decades. Mega thread following with some key points:

Yep. Earlier this year I was interviewed by Sharyn Alfonsi of 60 Minutes about my Epstein investigation. Subsequently, CBS pulled the segment and fired the reporter. The MAGA buyout of media is aiding the Trump administration’s Epstein cover up.

The New Republic@newrepublic.com · yesterday

Banks permitted millions in suspicious transactions tied to Epstein—and former 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi had the story months ago. But the report would never air. trib.al/ZShZlIS

Councilor Olivia Clark has since deleted this statement where she claims an "urgent need" for "stronger public safety protections to crack down on squatters" are needed in response to the Centennial Mills building fire. We do not yet know the cause of the fire.

HUGE: Under Mayor Mamdani, New York City just recorded its safest first 7 months of a year in history—and its safest July ever. In July: Major crime dropped 13% Murder dropped 32% Robberies dropped 15% Vehicle thefts dropped 25% Democratic mayors are putting public safety first.

SARS-CoV-2 Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Immune System johnsnowproject.org/primers/sars...

SARS-CoV-2 Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Immune System

A landmark new study shows COVID-19 isn’t ‘just a cold’: One infection left people with long-lasting immune damage, and those with heart disease lost up to 70% of key immune cells. Reinfections may wo...

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RFK Jr. throws around the word "lockdowns" as if it has a specific meaning. Public Health measures included a broad range of interventions that, collectively, prevented an estimated 850,000 US COVID deaths. How do we know? 🧵 link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Estimating the impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions on COVID mortality using reductions in influenza mortality as an effect indicator - Journal of Public Health Policy

This study uses influenza mortality reduction (IMR) as an indicator of the aggregate effect of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPI’s) on the spread of respiratory infections to assess their impact o...

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Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3d ago

😳 RFK Jr's epic CNN crashout 😳 Dana Bash pressed RFK Jr on Trump's culpability for mishandling covid and the misinformation he pushes about vaccines, and the segment wound down with him getting mad and barking at her like a rabid dog Here's the full thing:

Not a big fan of the "sick, elderly and/or disabled people don't count" discourse that appears to follow public health disasters these days.

The New York Times@nytimes.com · 2d ago

Breaking News: Two deaths in Michigan have been linked to cyclospora. Both people who had the parasite also had underlying health issues.

Exclusive: We obtained a leaked playbook that Flock gives to cops to coach them on "how to speak to city council" to avoid getting their contracts canceled. Includes strategies like "own the narrative" by talking to mayor "before public comment periods" www.404media.co/own-the-narr...

‘Own the Narrative’: Leaked Flock Guide Shows How It Teaches Cops to Promote Its Tech

"This document shows a coordinated effort from Flock Safety to compel law enforcement agencies to convince our elected leaders to represent their interests as a company rather than the interests of co...

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It’s so wild when I talk to a liberal politician who like just doesn’t understand that the tech oligarchs are committed to enacting fascism in the USA. Like you can see that these folks are buddies with Trump but it’s unfathomable they’re using their tech toward the same political project?

Join me, sports economists @jcbradbury.com & @victor-matheson.bsky.social with co-host @councilormorillo.bsky.social on the economics of publicly funded stadiums. The term sheet is coming with limited information provided to us on the Moda Center renovations. Let’s discuss. zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Economics of Publicly Financed Arenas with City Councilor Mitch Green and Angelita Morillo. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email abo...

The Moda Center remains top of mind as we approach the City’s August 12th vote on a term sheet, but how can we reach a fair deal for Portlanders? What are the potential costs and benefits of publicly ...

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The league has to get rid of this Dundon guy. He bought the Blazers to hold the city of Portland hostage for arena money and now he's telling all of his underlings to shittalk the city so he can move to Kansas City or something. Cut this shit out or the league will be held hostage by similar ghouls.

Fischer 🛠️🚇@fischer.bsky.social · 6d ago

if this is going to be the line then fuck these guys

Longer interview with Jacob Hoopes at KBOO kboo.fm/media/134639...

Jacob Hoopes on Fighting for Peace

The federal government has met protests against ICE with violence and draconian legal charges. Portlander Jacob Hoopes was recently incarcerated for charges following a 2025 protest at the Macadam ICE...

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emeritrix@emeritrix.bsky.social · 7d ago

Two-and-a-Half Years for Assaulting a Federal Officer: Activist Jacob Hoopes reflects on his actions at an anti-ICE protest, how the federal government tracked him down, and what he hopes for the future. From the excellent @kevinhfoster.bsky.social lastweekinhell.substack.com/p/two-and-a-...

Two-and-a-Half Years for Assaulting a Federal Officer: Activist Jacob Hoopes reflects on his actions at an anti-ICE protest, how the federal government tracked him down, and what he hopes for the future. From the excellent @kevinhfoster.bsky.social lastweekinhell.substack.com/p/two-and-a-...

Two-and-a-Half Years for Assaulting a Federal Officer

Activist Jacob Hoopes reflects on his actions at an anti-ICE protest, how the federal government tracked him down, and what he hopes for the future

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The recommendations recently released by the Governor's Prosperity Council are mainly a rehash of failed trickle-down economics. We explain this and much more in this episode of The Schmidt Show PDX. Check it out!

Schmidt Show PDX@schmidtshowpdx.bsky.social · 7d ago

What should Oregon do to create prosperity? And for whom? Listen in w Juan Carlos from @ocppnews.bsky.social

🤫 Oregon’s top 1 percent of earners actually pay a smaller share of their income in taxes than Oregon’s lowest 20 percent). We want to pass a millionaire tax in Oregon to end this inequality! Read more: https://bit.ly/4vpHaVw #taxtherich #millionairetax #taxinequality #oregon @itep @epi.org

NEW: After abortion clinic staff called police about threatening language posted on social media, officers were photographed praying with protestors—including the person who made the threatening post. It’s just the latest instance of officers praying outside US abortion clinics while on duty

Cops Stopped to Pray With Anti-Abortion Activists Outside Colorado Clinic

An abortion opponent wrote online that it was “kill day” at a clinic that provides later abortions. Boulder police showed up, then prayed with the author of the post.

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"just really want us to be compassionate with each other, and welcoming of each other, and hard on these systems and oligarchs that are hurting us." as always, another thoughtful, thought-provoking, hope-inducing conversation

Puff the Magic Hater@mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 2w ago

I talked with @bcmerchant.bsky.social about AI in the workplace, Google’s decision to ruin its search engine, robotaxis getting people arrested, Flock cameras getting destroyed, the movement against data centers, and what it means to build power against the tech industry.

While all y'all were out naked bike riding, I was writing comments on the city's detention center tear gas nuisance rulemaking.

Please provide input on a permanent rule addressing prohibited nuisances near detention facilities

The proposed policy sets processes and fines related to the release of chemical residues or other substances beyond a detention facility’s premises. Written comments are welcome through Sunday, July 2...

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this is, like, portland's third car-drives-into-a-building incident in a week

Summed News@summednews.bsky.social · last wk.

Minivan crashes into NW Portland apartment, narrowly missing girl inside — FOX 12 Oregon #OregonNews #LocalTV #Video

So, like the actual federal immigration agents but without the GEO Group profits?

Jett Black@jett-black.bsky.social · last wk.

Oregon State Police and federal authorities are investigating an assault in Clackamas County after three people posing as federal immigration agents pulled a woman over, detained and assaulted her. www.oregonlive.com/clackamascou...

The USA already spends more in public dollars on health care than other countries where the care is universal, accessible to all, and free at point of service (we just spend it propping up corporate profits instead of caring for people's health). kpfa.org/episode/agai...

Health Care for All Oregon@healthcareforallor.bsky.social · last wk.

Universal Healthcare is good for everyone. We spoke with folks at the end of the HCAO Portland Chapter Art Auction this past January. Universal Healthcare would put more money int our pockets, encourage people to get preventative care before they are sick.

This isn't a "community-driven" process like Mayor Wilson likes to claim. It's still a secretive behind-closed-doors process that stinks. It will lead to a bad result for Portland. It must be completely restarted. NO DEAL IN AUGUST.

Candace Avalos@candaceavalos.bsky.social · last wk.

Woof. 🫣

“No one is truly and fully acknowledging the elephant in the room. This deal means we’re spending money on sports rather than on housing, homelessness, public safety, food banks, parks, city employees, schools, the list goes on.”

emeritrix@emeritrix.bsky.social · last wk.

from @kevinhfoster.bsky.social re ROI, Transparency, sexism, and budget priorities: "large portions of the public have no fucking clue what we’re getting into here" lastweekinhell.substack.com/p/a-moda-cen...

from @kevinhfoster.bsky.social re ROI, Transparency, sexism, and budget priorities: "large portions of the public have no fucking clue what we’re getting into here" lastweekinhell.substack.com/p/a-moda-cen...

A Moda Center Town Hall to Forget

City leaders gathered for a troubling image of confused priorities and a messy negotiation process

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If military and police are the most trusted institutions, that is pretty scary

Mark Copelovitch@mcopelov.bsky.social · last wk.

I look forward to all the reports & coverage about all of the internal problems & mistakes of all of these other institutions, in the same way that universities are constantly blamed (& blaming themselves) for “declining trust.” “Compared to what?” news.gallup.com/poll/712436/...

Blue Bottle Games, as a policy, does not use generative AI. It's something we've discussed as a team, weighing the pros and cons, and ultimately, we decided it was not for us. Recently, while chatting with a colleague, she mentioned it was useful hearing our reasoning. So: Sharing time! 1/12