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Brian McWhorter

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Music Director | Orchestra Next & Eugene Ballet Professor of Music | Clark Honors College, University of Oregon

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 05/04/2026
"Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell" -- Jake Tapper reads Trump's Truth Social post on air
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andré, but scarier @andre-carlisle.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
ALYSA MF'N LIU GOLD MF'N MEDALIST
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50501 Eugene & Springfield, OR @50501eugeneor.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
please watch:
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
“I saw a man that was retreating,” GOP Sen. Rand Paul says of the video he saw of Alex Pretti, shot and killed by federal immigration officers. He has scheduled a Congressional hearing on the matter.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 30/01/2026
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50501 Eugene & Springfield, OR @50501eugeneor.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
ICE OUT OF LANE COUNTY THIS SUNDAY JAN. 25! We will make whistle kits, learn about community defense, and sign wave. The primary hours for this protest are 12 pm to 2 pm. However, please feel welcome to join when you are available to extend the presence at the Federal Building as long as possible.
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Brian McWhorter @boiledjar.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Capoeira: Fly Away Beetle (original soundtrack) – released today – from the documentary by Blue Dot Productions (2012).
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Capoeira: Fly Away Beetle (Original Soundtrack) by Beta Collide & Brian McWhorter on Apple Music
Album · 2026 · 13 Songs
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 07/12/2025
The Post identified cases of U.S. citizens being targeted by immigration enforcement agents that are documented in video and witness accounts. Lawyers and community leaders said there are many others involving people too frightened to come forward.
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The U.S. citizens getting caught in Trump’s immigration crackdown
Latinos describe being detained and assaulted by officers who want to know: “Where were you born?”
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Matt Ortega @mattortega.com · 05/12/2025
"The Donald Trump administration has changed which holidays qualify for free entrance to national parks, removing two holidays celebrating Black people and adding the president’s birthday."
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National parks change prioritizes Trump birthday over days honoring Black people
Free entrance days at national parks no longer include MLK Day and Juneteenth.
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Jenn S. @jenn-yyy.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
@fvehafric.bsky.social & anyone else in Oregon or w/ connections to activists there- My school librarian friend in Eugene told me ICE has arrived & has been present at schools. I have enuf general resources I can share w/ her, but I'm LOOKING FOR ANTI-ICE ALLIES/ORGS NEAR Eugene, OR. Gracias
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kimberly grace @grace8ming.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
ICE spotted in Eugene again today. multiple sightings on/near south part of Willamette & at Oak Terrace Apts. call PIRC at 888-622-1510 to report abductions.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 22/09/2025
Jimmy Kimmel was taken off the air after our government threatened a private company with retaliation, marking a dark moment for free speech in our nation. More than 400 artists across our nation signed on to say: We refuse to be silenced by those in power.
We the people must never accept government threats to our freedom of speech. Efforts by leaders to pressure artists, journalists, and companies with retaliation for their speech strike at the heart of what it means to live in a free country.

Last week, Jimmy Kimmel was taken off the air after the government threatened a private company with retaliation, marking a dark moment for freedom of speech in our nation. In an attempt to silence its critics, our government has resorted to threatening the livelihoods of journalists, talk show hosts, artists, creatives, and entertainers across the board. This runs counter to the values our nation was built upon, and our Constitution guarantees.

We know this moment is bigger than us and our industry. Teachers, government employees, law firms, researchers, universities, students and so many more are also facing direct attacks on their freedom of expression.

Regardless of our political affiliation, or whether we engage in politics or not, we all love our country. We also share the belief that our voices should never be silenced by those in power – because if it happens to one of us, it happens to all of us.

This is the moment to defend free speech across our nation. We encourage all Americans to join us, along with the ACLU, in the fight to defend and preserve our constitutionally protected rights.A graphic listing the names of the more than 400 signers of the ACLU's letter condemning the federal government's retaliation against Jimmy Kimmel. For the full list of signatories, visit aclu.org/kimmel-letter-bk
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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 22/09/2025
Pulitzer Prize finalist and celebrated arts reporter chronicled Portland's classical music scene for nearly three decades.
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David Stabler, longtime Oregonian music critic, dies at 72
Pulitzer Prize finalist and celebrated arts reporter chronicled Portland's classical music scene for nearly three decades.
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United Academics of the University of Oregon, AAUP-AFT 3209 @uauoregon.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
We must protect higher education in Oregon. Join us!
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United Academics of the University of Oregon, AAUP-AFT 3209 @uauoregon.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
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Media Advisory – United Academics of the University of Oregon – 08/27/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Wednesday, August 27, 2025   Contact: Kristy Hammond, UA Staff; Chris Sinclair, UA Communications VP Phone: (541) 636-4714 Email: info@uauoregon.org ; sinclair@uauoregon…
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United Academics of the University of Oregon, AAUP-AFT 3209 @uauoregon.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
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Fighting Back Against the Spring and Fall Layoffs
The Spring Layoffs In the spring round, eleven Career faculty were laid off in CAS and two in the College of Education.  To accomplish these layoffs, the administration invoked Article 16 of the Co…
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Sasha Senderovich 🌻 @returnstosender.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Some details on the massive assault on the humanities (and tenure) unfolding at the University of Oregon here: newsletter.uauoregon.org/after-accept...
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After Accepting a $25 Million Gift, UO Lays Off Faculty in new Schnitzer School. Fear of Larger Cuts in Fall.
After Accepting a $25 Million Gift, UO Lays Off Faculty in new Schnitzer School. Fear of Larger Cuts in Fall.  Within months of the $25 million gift, UO administration enacts disproportionate layof…
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 22/06/2025
The U.S. has entered Israel’s war against Iran. President Trump said the U.S. had struck Fordo, Iran’s heavily fortified nuclear facility, as well as two other sites. Follow live updates. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/06...
A card reads: "U.S. Enters War With Iran, Bombing Key Nuclear Sites. The U.S. dropped bombs on three nuclear sites, President Trump said, bringing the U.S. military directly into Israel’s war with Iran."
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Brian McWhorter @boiledjar.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
#NoKings Eugene Absolutely packed.
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Mel Brooks @officialmelbrooks.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
I told you we’d be back
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Kamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · 09/06/2025
My statement on what's unfolding in Los Angeles.
A statement from Kamala D. Harris:

Los Angeles is my home. And like so many Americans, I am appalled at what we are witnessing on the streets of our city. Deploying the National Guard is a dangerous escalation meant to provoke chaos. In addition to the recent ICE raids in Southern California and across our nation, it is part of the Trump Administration’s cruel, calculated agenda to spread panic and division.

This Administration’s actions are not about public safety —they’re about stoking fear. Fear of a community demanding dignity and due process.

Protest is a powerful tool — essential in the fight for justice. And as the LAPD, Mayor, and Governor have noted, demonstrations in defense of our immigrant neighbors have been overwhelmingly peaceful.

I continue to support the millions of Americans who are standing up to protect our most fundamental rights and freedoms.
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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 02/05/2025
Yesterday, a top Trump Administration official made an apparent threat to arrest me. Here’s my message to Wisconsinites. I encourage you to take a few minutes to watch. ⬇️
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Gov. Evers Releases Message to Wisconsinites Regarding Apparent Trump Administration Arrest Threats
YouTube video by Governor Tony Evers
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Brian McWhorter @boiledjar.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
#NoKings Eugene
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Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar.com · 17/04/2025
This is completely out of control. They’re weaponizing the IRS and attacking those who won’t bend to their will. The judges are upholding the Constitution. Republicans in Congress must do the same. Washington Post: “Trump administration asks IRS to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status”
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Brian McWhorter @boiledjar.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
#handsoff Eugene
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
The president is wielding a cudgel of billions in federal aid to tens of millions of children of all races & ethnicities to force educators to kowtow to his politics and ideology. It won’t stand, in the classroom, court of law or court of public opinion. apnews.com/article/dei-...
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K-12 schools must sign certification against DEI to receive federal money, administration says
As a condition for receiving federal money, the Trump administration is ordering K-12 schools to they're following federal civil rights laws and ending any discriminatory diversity, equity and inclusi...
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United Academics of the University of Oregon, AAUP-AFT 3209 @uauoregon.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Keep an eye out for an email this week with the details of the agreement and for the ratification vote!
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United Academics of the University of Oregon, AAUP-AFT 3209 @uauoregon.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
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UO Walkout
By Mike Urbancic I’m an economics professor at the University of Oregon, but you don’t need a Ph.D. to see the problem here. The state should be investing more in UO, its faculty and students given…
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AFT @aft.org · 20/03/2025
“We have part-time faculty who can barely afford to live in Eugene. Our faculty provide valuable research on treating diseases and preventing injuries as well as work on innovative discoveries in multiple fields,” said @uauoregon.bsky.social president Mike Urbancic.
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University of Oregon faculty threaten to strike for fair contract
Faculty at the University of Oregon have announced their intent to strike, after they say year-long bargaining sessions have “failed to produce a fair contract settlement.”
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United Academics of the University of Oregon, AAUP-AFT 3209 @uauoregon.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
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United Academics of the University of Oregon, AAUP-AFT 3209 @uauoregon.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Look for UA in today's Eugene Weekly. There is an article on page five and this beauty!
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 12/03/2025
This isn’t about fixing bureaucracy in Washington. This is about defunding your local public school. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/03/...
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Education Department cutting nearly half of workforce | CNN Politics
The US Education Department said it is cutting nearly 50% of its workforce, according to senior agency officials, as President Donald Trump has proposed eliminating the agency altogether.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
What the actual fuck?! America, something must be done!
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 04/03/2025
This is a blatant violation of the 1st Amendment but a lot of cowards in academia will use this as an excuse to crack down on campus protest.
This image is a screenshot of a social media post from an account named "Donald J. Trump" (@realDonaldTrump). The post states that federal funding will be stopped for any college, school, or university that allows illegal protests. It further mentions that agitators will be imprisoned or deported, American students will be expelled or arrested, and that masks will not be allowed. The post has engagement metrics showing 1.61k "ReTruths" and 5.81k "Likes," and it is timestamped March 4, 2025, at 7:30 AM. The profile picture of the account features an American flag design over a circular object.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Tom Friedman: "This is a total perversion of U.S. foreign policy practiced by every president since World War I. My fellow Americans, we are in completely uncharted waters, led by a president, who — well, I cannot believe he is a Russian agent, but he sure plays one on TV.​"
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Opinion | This Never Happened With an American President Before
Trump’s behavior in the Oval Office with Zelensky was an unparalleled break with American foreign policy.
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Fred Guttenberg @fredguttenberg.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
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NPR @npr.org · 28/02/2025
The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.
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A movement is calling for an 'economic blackout' on Friday. Here's what to know
The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 24/02/2025
URGENT: The House is set to vote tomorrow on whether to advance $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid — eviscerating essential programs that provide lifesaving services for people with disabilities, children, seniors, and more. Tell your representative now: Don't cut Medicaid.
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Congress: Save Medicaid Now
Politicians are attempting to pass devastating cuts to Medicaid right now and we must act fast. Send a message telling your member of Congress to fight back now.
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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 22/02/2025
Seven historians talk to Rolling Stone about how "unprecedented" Trump's actions are. One month into the tumultuous second MAGA administration, parallels to past regimes have already emerged.
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Are Trump's Actions 'Unprecedented'? Here's What Seven Historians Say
Trump's second administration is 'unprecedented' to some, but historians find parallels in ancient Rome, Nazi Germany, and Latin American dictatorship.
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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 21/02/2025
Most people probably aren’t tracking this but Senate Republicans just started an all-night voting marathon that will allow them to gut Medicaid and increase child hunger while giving handouts to billionaires like Elon Musk.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 19/02/2025
This is a coup.
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Fred Guttenberg @fredguttenberg.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
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God @thegodshow.com · 16/02/2025
Don’t you just love how the people who wanted school open during the pandemic think we don’t need a Department of Education?
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
Some federal employees who accepted Trump’s buyout offer are now being notified that their buyout has been denied, and they are being terminated instead.
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NPR @npr.org · 14/02/2025
Deborah Rutter was fired this week after a decade as president of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. She says the center worked hard to expand its audience by broadening the programming, inviting "all manner of arts and artists to our stages. ... I pray that that can be sustained."
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Former Kennedy Center president speaks out in first interview since her firing
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Deborah Rutter, former head of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in her first interview since the board installed President Trump as its new chair.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
This fight will not be easy.  What we're dealing with now is one of the worst stress tests our nation has ever endured. But I believe that we will survive.  Do not descend into despair.
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We Can (And Must) Keep Up The Fight
This fight will not be easy. What we're dealing with now is one of the worst stress tests our nation has ever endured. But I believe that we will survive. Do not descend into despair.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
So how long do you think it will take for the Kennedy Center board to rename it the Donald J. Trump Center for the Performing Arts?
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