Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialTolarian Community College @tolariancommunitycollege.com · 04/02/2026After only 2 hours we have already hit $20,000 for @translifeline.org! Let's gooooo 🔥🔥🔥 235446
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialThe Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 04/08/2025"Not even a month ago, the idea of Trump supporters openly embracing a convicted child sex trafficker would have been unimaginable." Well, Trump sure grows some folks' imaginations.thebulwark.comMAGA Inches Closer to a Ghislaine Maxwell AllianceIs perpetrating heinous crimes against children too big a hurdle for a political alliance of convenience? Maybe not. 691106426
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 02/08/2025BREAKING: I am suing the Department of Justice for the training videos instructing FBI personnel to flag mentions of Donald Trump in the Epstein files. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/i-am-suing...muellershewrote.comI Am Suing the Department of Justice for the Epstein Files Training VideosOn July 20th, I was the first to report the existence of training videos instructing FBI personnel how to flag mentions of Trump and others in the Epstein files. Today, I'm suing for those videos. 510193345298
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialAmanda Litman @amandalitman.bsky.social · 04/08/2025We can’t treat our supporters like shit. No amount of money is worth the hit to the relationship. 36598125
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialNikki McCann Ramírez @nikkimcr.bsky.social · 04/08/2025QUORUMLESS: Texas Democrats Flee State to Block Trump and Republicans’ Gerrymandering Plan www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...rollingstone.comTexas Democrats Flee State to Block Trump and Republicans' Gerrymandering PlanTexas Democrats left the state for Chicago in an effort to deny quorum and block Republican efforts to redistrict, gerrymander congressional map. 05511
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialRep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos @handle.invalid · 04/08/2025The people of Texas urged us to do anything we could to stop the Trump Regime's attempt to take political power away from millions of working families. We heard you. That’s why we’ve decided to deny quorum and fight this power grab with everything we’ve got. #txlege 48586165
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialConsolidated Oregon INDIVISIBLE Network @coin-indivisible.bsky.social · 03/08/2025Good trouble was had by Portland yesterday ! #50501 13110
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialLarry Colvin @larrycolvin.bsky.social · 22/07/2025We are under a dictatorship. The Heritage Foundation crossed the line long ago and will continue to do so. We need to fight back. It's up to "US" now! #RageAgainstTheRegime 11583238
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialJohnnyMangu @johnnybarbu.bsky.social · 22/06/2025How to find #nazis: 071
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialMichelle says: Be kind. Always. ❤️ @snarkysillysad.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Ducks eating watermelon: 🔊 #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/Eyebleach/... 25896001433
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialKirstenByThePond @kirstenbythepond.bsky.social · 18/06/2025In my area, there was a protest in the big city, just about every small city surrounding, and even in my tiny neighborhood. 1452
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialKirstenByThePond @kirstenbythepond.bsky.social · 18/06/2025There is a reason we have a full complement of emotions. Sometimes, anger is absolutely justifiable. Anger is a driving force. Anger motivates. Anger helps us to stand up for those who can't. Anger shows you care. 152
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialAlt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 16/06/2025Atlanta friends— Show up for CDC. Show up for public health. 🕓 Tomorrow at 4 PM | In front of Roybal It’s our weekly #SaveCDC protest. 💚 Wear green to show you care 💚 Bring a sign. Bring your heartbreak. Bring your hope. We still believe this place can be saved. #WearGreen #SupportPublicHealth 218356
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialRep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 16/06/2025Congress should pass the bipartisan BARK Act, my bill to save millions of pounds of perfectly good pet food from the trash and get it to the growing population of hungry shelter dogs and cats. We can do this. Let’s get it done. 467124622759
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16/06/2025Q: What is holding up a deal with Canada? TRUMP: I'm a tariff person 214771127
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialThe Union @jointheunionus.bsky.social · 16/06/2025🔆🔆 NEW JERSEY SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEK! 🔆🔆 🗣️ IN-PERSON events: 🚩 Our President Reed Galen & Tom Malinowski (former U.S. Rep.) in FLEMINGTON Thurs @ 6-8:30 pm www.mobilize.us/theunion/eve... 🚩 Meet & Greet in MONTCLAIR Tues @ 5:30-7:30 www.mobilize.us/theunion/eve... More events ⬇️🧵mobilize.usCommunity Conversations: Fmr U.S. Congressman Tom Malinowski & Reed Galen · The UnionJoin us *IN PERSON* for a powerful conversation with former U.S. Congressman Tom Malinowski and Reed Galen about the state of our democracy and what we can do to strengthen it. At a time when trust ... 111
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialPortland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 16/06/2025An estimated 50,000 people showed up for Portland's "No Kings" march, more protests and arrests at local ICE headquarters, and Minnesota's Christian political assassin has been captured. It's GOOD MORNING, NEWS. 🗞👋portlandmercury.comGood Morning, News: 50K March for Portland's "No Kings" Day, More ICE Protests and Arrests, and Minnesota Political Assassin Is CapturedIf you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps... 1648
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialLGBTQ Nation @lgbtqnation.com · 16/06/2025“They fear us because we teach critical thinking. We teach honest history. We teach pluralism.”buff.lyTeachers union boss explains why Republicans always attack teachers"They fear us because we teach critical thinking. We teach honest history. We teach pluralism." 0204
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialCharlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 16/06/2025I'm not worried about receiving health care at the VA. I know the vast majority of VA health care professionals are fully committed to treating all veterans. I'm worried about how Trump's executive order normalizes retribution against anyone who doesn't align with him and his followers. 768992
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialRep. Debbie Dingell @debbiedingell.house.gov · 16/06/2025Our Western Wayne community town hall is happening this Wednesday at 6:30 PM. Join us to share your questions, concerns, and ideas. RSVP here: forms.gle/kmhtBoHwzN3U... 22310
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16/06/2025"Let me exercise my role as G7 chair" -- Carney steps in to stop Trump from taking more questions 105294051885
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialErin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 16/06/2025Alright everyone, one last push. If you or anyone you know is: - LGBTQ+ - 13-24 years old - In the US Trevor Project is recruiting responses for their survey on LGBTQ+ mental health. It has HUGE impacts on policy, please take it and share widely if you can :) trvr.org/survey2025trvr.orgTo proceed to the survey, please check off the box and click the button below. 2127332022
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialErin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 16/06/2025Trans people account for 1.3% of the population. That is not counting nonbinary people that do not explicitly identify as trans (other surveys put that number at an even greater 2-3%) If there are 52,000 accredited journalists, you'd expect 676 transgender ones. Where are they in our major papers? 211272194
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialErin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 16/06/2025My more optimistic take on the whole “did the protests do anything” debate is that here is value to showing you are not alone and that a massive number of people are willing to come out and be public even in very far right areas. Organization takes time and a diversity of tactics is a positive. 431959267
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialWIRED @wired.com · 16/06/2025On a sunny April afternoon in Seattle, about 40 people, gathered at a beer-and-pizza joint to do something unusual: listen to a company’s earnings call. They were there to take on Elon Musk. They cheered and booed under a disco ball. A local TV crew showed up. The vibe was giddy.wired.comThe Definitive Story of Tesla TakedownIn February, a Bluesky post caught the eye of Alex Winter. The result is a coalition of environmentalists, anti-Trump advocates, and federal workers that’s been hyping Tesla’s stock slide ever since. 440597
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.social50501 Portland, OR @pdxoregon50501.bsky.social · 01/06/2025An additional Stronger Together Flag Day poster made by one of our members ☺️ #portland #oregon #march #rally #protest #fiftyfiftyone #portland50501 02911
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialJonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 28/05/2025Beautiful 42639233
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialHonest and Unfiltered @momazonrises.bsky.social · 28/05/2025#ProudBlue Bravo! 👏 More of this, please. 230113783962
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialJohn Teets @suenitos.bsky.social · 13/05/2025"The fish never discovers that it lives in the water. In fact, since he lives immersed in it, his life goes by without noticing its existence. Similarly, behavior that is normalized in a dominant cultural setting becomes invisible." — Michel Foucault 🌱📷 0245
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialJohn Teets @suenitos.bsky.social · 11/05/2025"They'll say we're disturbing the peace, but there is no peace. What really bothers them is that we are disturbing the war." — Howard Zinn 🌱📷 0254
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialSalaam Bhatti @salaambhattiva.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Need some good news? New York just became the 9th state to pass universal school meals! All 2.7 million students will receive free school meals which will help families reduce costs and help students focus in school. 46721
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialJim Acosta @jimacosta.bsky.social · 10/05/2025Don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give into fear. Never. Ever. 🇺🇸 341209423836
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 10/05/2025Huge thank you to Judge Susan Illston, who ordered a two-week pause on the DOGE’s mass layoff plans blocking two dozen agencies from carrying out the largest wave of job cuts yet. She ruled the move was illegal without congressional approval. 5173071078
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialChris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 10/05/2025Having now watched the footage and interview two of the members who were there, the amount of armed, masked federal agents surrounding three members of Congress and a mayor outside the ICE facility was totally unnecessary; the only possible reason for it was intentional escalation and intimidation. 15664723311075
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 10/05/2025🔥 WATCH: “Congress holds the power of the purse. That is a fact. That’s not a question. That is a fact.” @underwood.house.gov gives @kristinoem a quick lesson on the constitution they both swore to defend. 🇺🇸 33754661667
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialJosh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 10/05/2025www.ajc.com/news/nation-...ajc.comPentagon directs military to pull library books that address diversity, anti-racism, gender issuesWASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has ordered all military leaders and commands to pull and review all of their library books that address diversity, anti-racism or gender issues by May 21, according to ... 95654238
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialHoarse Whisperer @therealhoarse.bsky.social · 10/05/2025Friday tradition: ending the week with some shared joy. Tell me something good. What good thing happened in your life this week? Reached new heights or just made it to through a hard week, both work. Just something good. 18034741
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 10/05/2025It’s not that they don’t know what the constitution says. They know what it says. Just like they knew what it said when they asked Pence to ignore it. They just don’t care. They believe it can be rewritten by bending it to their will, if enough of them decide to do it. 314104832889
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 10/05/2025State-run Pakistan Television says retaliatory attacks are underway after India fired missiles at three air bases inside Pakistan.bit.lyThe Latest: Pakistan says India fired missiles at air bases inside the country and Pakistan respondsState-run Pakistan Television says retaliatory attacks are underway after India fired missiles at three air bases inside Pakistan. 811339
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 10/05/2025Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested Friday at a federal immigration detention center where he has been protesting its opening this week. He was released hours later and told supporters: “I didn’t do anything wrong.”bit.lyNew Jersey mayor arrested at ICE detention center where he was protesting, prosecutor saysA federal prosecutor says the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, has been arrested at a federal immigration detention center where he was protesting its opening. 53647202
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialDavid Rothkopf @djrothkopf.bsky.social · 10/05/2025How about some basic rules? --All law enforcement officers should wear identification --No law enforcement officers should be allowed masks --All law enforcement officers should wear and use body cams ...oh and... --All law enforcement officers should understand, respect & follow the law 872234006334
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialThe Briefing with Jen Psaki @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social · 10/05/2025"This is disturbing what they think they have the ability to do." Here is @jenpsaki.msnbc.com 's interview with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka earlier tonight: youtu.be/-MdwHCOWwiEyoutu.be'They obviously targeted me': Newark mayor describes chaotic arrest in confrontation at ICE facilityYouTube video by MSNBC 18744431524
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialDrDinD.bsky.social @drdind.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Thank you, Liev Schreiber, for embracing your trans daughter Kai. “This is actually a community of people who don’t have great resources, who don’t have access to help, who aren’t being protected and looked after by their families," Schreiber said. people.com/liev-schreib...people.comLiev Schreiber Says Trans Daughter Kai Is a 'Fighter' Who Is 'as Feisty and Outspoken as They Come'Liev Schreiber is opening up about parenting his transgender daughter, Kai. The family will soon appear at a benefit gala to support homeless LGBTQ+ youth. 221122231
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialThe Briefing with Jen Psaki @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social · 10/05/2025"Just because they released him, don't let this one go away. Go demand answers and do it in a big group." - Pod Save America co-host @jonfavs.bsky.social urges NJ dems to keep pressure on Newark ICE facility. 35859176
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialRep. LaMonica McIver @replamonica.bsky.social · 10/05/2025The way we were treated at Delaney Hall is almost unbelievable. ICE shoved me, manhandled @repbonnie.bsky.social, and arrested Mayor Baraka. They disrespected us and tried to stop us from conducting the oversight we’re elected to do. But we’ll never back down in our fight for what is right. 1001298167969
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialChris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 10/05/2025BREAKING: Federal judge issues a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from implementing widespread RIFs and other efforts to dismantle wide swaths of the federal government for the next two weeks, during which time a preliminary injunction motion can be briefed and argued. 212252590
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialThe Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 10/05/2025"We used to have journalists whose beat was the life of their community, who took their bikes around the city to report on what was happening and wore out the soles of their shoes chasing stories. And if we had that once, we can have it again."thebulwark.comThe Late, Great American Newspaper ColumnistThe life and career of Murray Kempton attest to the disappearing ideals of a dying industry. But his example suggests those ideals are not beyond resurrection. 1141867
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 10/05/2025MUST-WATCH — SMALL BUSINESS OWNER @haleypavone : “Even if Trump’s tariffs go away tomorrow, my year through the fall is shot.” Always extremely impressive and clear, Haley testifies about how Trump’s trade war is hurting 🇺🇸 small business owners. 551286421
Reposted by @arielinpdx.bsky.socialBlack Aziz Anansi @blackazizanansi.blacksky.app · 10/05/2025I will vote for any Democrat who promises to prosecute any ice agent who detains or arrests anyone illegally. 643793705
![UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
V.
DONALD J. TRUMP, et al.,
Defendants.
Case No. 25-cv-03698-SI
ORDER GRANTING TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AND COMPELLING CERTAIN
DISCOVERY PRODUCTION
Re: Dkt. No. 37
The new presidential administration has made clear that it intends to change the way the federal government operates.
An Executive Order issued on February 11, 2025 seeks to
"commence[] a critical transformation of the Federal bureaucracy" by "eliminating waste, bloat, and insularityLl Exec. Order No. 14210, 90 Fed. Reg. 9,669 (Feb. 11, 2025). It is the prerogative of presidents to pursue new policy priorities and to imprint their stamp on the federal government. But
to make large-scale overhauls of federal agencies, any president must enlist the help of his co-equal branch and partner, the Congress. Federal courts should not micromanage the vast federal workforce, but courts must sometimes act to preserve the proper checks and balances between the
three branches of government. As a group of conservative former government officials and advisors have written to the Court, "Unchecked presidential power is not what the Framers had in mind." Dkt. No. 69-1 at 1.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreigrp7xgivvh7aatvnkentbh56gczjxkd57cpghqb64xhtp2bqfgbq)
