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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

This is how I feel about all the gen AI flyers. They suck. People used to just slap something together with some clip art or whatever. Don’t use AI flyers.

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I am excited that the community will have a chance to meet the finalists for the first Director of Portland’s Office of Community-based Police Accountability. Please consider coming out to Matt Dishman Community Center, 9/15 at 6pm. Streaming also! www.portland.gov/ocpa/events/...

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Office of Community-based Police Accountability: Meet the Director Candidates

Help build the future of police accountability by meeting candidates who want to lead the new, independent public institution created by Portland voters.

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I am glad to learn that the Mercury is taking legal action to force Dan Ryan to release these text messages. They are public record, and District 2 deserves transparency into the way he conducts public business. H/t @alankessler.bsky.social www.portlandmercury.com/note-from-th...

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The Mercury is Suing Councilor Dan Ryan. Here’s Why. - Portland Mercury

At its core, journalism is a public service. That can mean a lot of things: from “news you can use” like where to find a cooling center, or informative summaries of public meetings, to accountability ...

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

During the campaign, all the dehumanizing language and scapegoating of Haitians was minimized by so many. They’re just campaigning. They don’t mean it. They won’t actually do anything. When someone tells you who they are, believe them.

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Taylor Griggs @taylorgriggs.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Excited to share @portlandmercury.com 's climate issue, which is out online and in print today. The issue includes stories about personal climate grief and despair, Portland's culpability in the crisis, and the people who want to help. (Plus more!) www.portlandmercury.com/climate-issu...

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Welcome to the Mercury’s Climate Issue - Portland Mercury

The climate crisis is upon us, and its impacts are both depressing and deeply harmful. Here in Portland, more and more of our summer days are spent avoiding wildfire smoke, extreme heat, or both. Even...

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

It has been 7 months since the @portlandmercury.com requested public records from Dan Ryan’s office for the text messages he exchanged with Brian Owendoff during the course of a city council meeting. Correct me if I am wrong - I don’t believe there have been any updates.

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

This is beautiful. I love my bike for the same reason. It is also such a special way to share the world with my kids ❤️

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Jason Renaud @jrenaud.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

“Newport’s fight is Oregon’s fight,” Mayor Keith Wilson said Monday. “This facility would have consequences far beyond Newport.” www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

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Portland mayor, councilor put up money to back Newport fight against ICE facility

Mayor Keith Wilson and Councilor Steve Novick contributed $10,000 each from their office budgets.

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Dundon is demanding the city give up something completely unrelated to a new deal. They’d require us to abandon all leverage we’d have if the new owner did the thing he swears he isn’t going to do. The only reason to be this obtuse in negotiations is if you are not interested in getting to “yes”.

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Rockom Sockom NoBots @rockom.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Still waiting for @councilordanryan.bsky.social to address this. Perhaps, as some think of the Epstein files, Ryan hopes it will just go away.

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Rick Hasen @rickhasen.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Absolutely reprehensible that AG Bondi is offering ICE stand down in exchange for access to voting rolls. Outrageous and disgusting. It shows ICE is in Minneapolis is not for law enforcement purposes. Instead it’s a way to stir up shit in blue states and extort them.

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Nicole Foy @nicolefoy.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

I've been thinking about how many videos I've watched that started like Renee Good's & Alex Pretti's. People pulled from cars & accused of obstruction, grabbed after filming agents, accused of punching agents, ramming cars despite video evidence. Shot. They survived. But the arrests were brutal

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We Found More Than 40 Cases of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing

Civilians have had apparent seizures. One had his eyes roll back. Another had ribs broken. “I felt like I was going to pass out and die,” said a 16-year-old citizen put in a chokehold. The government ...

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

What a scene. One thing we have learned about defeating fascism throughout history is that popular resistance is a necessary component.

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

There's been a lot of talk about Dan Ryan's apology to the @portlandmercury.com last week, but he didn't follow up on what was a damning revelation from @jeremiahhayden.bsky.social's 1/13/26 article on just whose interests Councilor Ryan is serving. 1/4 www.portlandmercury.com/news/2026/01...

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"Racist, Dehumanizing": Chat Images Show Portland Power Players Disparaging Councilors of Color

Messages obtained by the Mercury contain a slew of offensive tropes sent during a council president election

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

“Our communities can’t truly be safe unless law enforcement is accountable for its actions, and accountability requires transparency.” - @councilorkanal.bsky.social

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David J. Bier @davidjbier.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

ICE agent when told he's about to arrest a US citizen. Direct quote: "I DON'T CARE."

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

I know there’s a lot of Timbers’ Army folks in North Portland. Come show out for North Portland youth rec soccer and see what this community is all about. Grassroots is where it’s at! #rctid

A flyer for North Portland Soccer Club Summer Fest! It reads:

NOPO SUMMER FEST
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22

5-6:45PM: SUMMER FEST EVENT
7 PM: UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND SOCCER
HOME OPENER
5000 N WILLAMETTE BLVD
UNIFORMS, FOOD TRUCKS, PICKUP GAMES, RAFFLE PRIZES, FACEPAINTING, COLD TREATS, GEAR EXCHANGE,
& MORE!
We are partnering with University of Portland on our 2025 Summer Fest, formerly known as our Jamboree! Join us for games and community building from 5-6:45 and then a Pilot men's soccer game at 7 pm. The first 100 people to attend the Fest get FREE tickets to the 7 PM game. After that, tickets are $7/person.
WWW.NORTHPORTLANDSOCCER.COM

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Español abajo Using the threat of calling immigration officials on workers as a form of intimidation and control is an egregious form of retaliation that has long been used by unscrupulous employers. Oregon law protects these workers.

A flyer from Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries about the rights of immigrants in the workplace. Resources and information found in the flyer are available here: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/immigrant-rights-on-the-job.aspx

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

“I hate Medicaid. It’s just handouts for welfare queens. But I love [my state’s Medicaid plan]. It provides exactly what hard working people like me deserve while I am doing my best to provide for my family and get ahead in this tough economy.”

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

I say a lot of things are “unbelievable” that are probably not actually unbelievable. But finishing this legislative session without any transportation bill whatsoever, after preparing for it as the top priority long before the session started, that *is* unbelievable.

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Michelle DuBarry @dubarrypie.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Republicans are not interested in governing. This has been obvious for a long time. And yet, Dems compromise and compromise (enraging their own voters and constituents) only to get the finger in the end. We need new tactics. New reps. A new party. New everything. New anything.

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

When we won a supermajority in the legislature, I thought we might use that to show the country what we can do when we have power. I feel deeply disappointed about the state of Oregon politics right now. Underfunding education, attacking preschool for all, and neglect transportation. What’s next?

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Taylor Griggs @taylorgriggs.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

In all the coverage of P4A since its implementation, I’ve been surprised to see very little about the families who benefit from the program. Now, they’re speaking out (along with county commissioners and other advocates).

portlandmercury.com

Preschool for All Advocates Put Kotek and State Legislators on Notice

When Riley McPhee’s twins were born four years ago, he and his wife immediately began looking into their childcare and preschool options. After looking into multiple programs and crunching numbers, it...

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

🧵 I took a hiatus from social media but I am back now, because something happened this week in Oregon politics that has me feeling some kind of way. We need to dive in to save Preschool For All. Read on and join me in signing @pdxforall.bsky.social’s petition: secure.everyaction.com/hv1y6-Q6i0-W...

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Save Preschool for all

Sign our petition to tell the Multnomah County Commission to protect our Preschool for All program.

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Ben🌲 @bengelo.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I wont lie I was initially worried (possibly just biased for Evander) but after digging into Costa more today I am moved. His face value advanced numbers are iffy, but he also has had little playtime. His ball progression is impressive and he is rapid. He will cook #RCTID youtu.be/44V_2ShPFTQ?...

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DAVID DA COSTA | The Portuguese Touch

YouTube video by Le Talent

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I am so happy that we got to watch Evander. I am happy that the Timbers didn’t sit on their hands as has been customary. I’m excited for what I believe will be a new identity, higher, more pressure, more cohesive football from back to front. Onward Rose City. #rctid

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Portland City Councilor Jamie Dunphy @councilordunphy.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

I was very disappointed to learn that the City had made the administrative decision to issue the statement of compatibility for this project. While I understand why the decision was not brought to the City Council as a matter of procedure, I believe that this was a missed opportunity for leadership.

portland.gov

City of Portland processes Land Use Compatibility Statement for Zenith Energy

The State requires the LUCS in order to approve Zenith's Air Permit.

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Phil’s comments and Evander’s Instagram story paint a pretty clear picture. You know what, I am so glad I got to watch him pull on the green & gold. What a privilege. I hope whatever he does next is fulfilling and that his ambition pays off. #rctid

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Español abajo OLC (oregonlawcenter.org) and Latino Network have guides to prepare families for an unexpected event, such as a family separation due to the detention of a caregiver. Please share this resource widely. It is available in English and Spanish. oregonlawcenter.org/wp-content/u...

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home - Oregon Law Center

Oregon Law Center (OLC) provides free legal help to people struggling to make ends meet on matters related to their homes, livelihoods, medical care and physical safety against domestic violence. News...

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Massive week for PTFC/Vinotinto community with Kevin Kelsy and now Deyna coming to Portland 😍 🇻🇪 #baonpdx #rctid #vinotinto

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Ortiz just instantly gives off Timbers Legend vibes tbh #rctid

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ACLU of Oregon @aclu-or.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

💥 FILED: In partnership with Don't Shoot PDX, we requested public records from the City of Portland, the Oregon Department of Justice, and the FBI.

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Not sure we’ve got a spot for him, unfortunately. #rctid

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

We will have to do our best to give the new guy a proper Cascadia welcome in Portland! #rctid

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The Post Cincy @thepostcincy.com · 14/01/2025

Per Daniel Nohra, Kevin Kelsy is headed to the Portland Timbers. $6 million transfer fee, 3rd highest in Timbers history.

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

The US economy depends on undocumented workers, and because of their ambiguous status as both essential and unauthorized, needed for their labor but targeted for their status, they are particularly vulnerable to unscrupulous employers who cut corners for profit. 1/5

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Undocumented Workers Take on Dangerous Jobs to Feed America

Undocumented workers help feed America’s hunger for prepared foods, but some take jobs with staffing agencies that expose them to hazardous conditions.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 10/12/2024

Trump has picked Harmeet Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. She has stated that it must be "made unsafe" for hospitals to provide trans care, and frequently shares Libs of TikTok posts. She intends to target trans people in blue states. Subscribe to support my journalism.

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Trump Picks Chloe Cole's Anti-Trans Lawyer Harmeet Dhillon To Lead DOJ Civil Rights Post

The attorney represents one of the most aggressive anti-trans picks yet from the Trump administration. Her history includes targeting safe refuge states for trans people and suing hospitals.

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pnwpolicyangel aka Angelita 👼 @pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

While I’ll be in person to be accessible to constituents, non front facing employees shouldn’t have to be. This is antiquated. Work from home equalized the workplace in so many ways for women, parents, caregivers, people of color, etc., why should we take that away?

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

🧵 The most rewarding part of parenting for me is observing your kids’ growth. From time to time, my five year old says something that has me reflecting for a while, and that happened early this week. But this week, it was deeper than usual. it started in February. 1/22

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Bob Ferguson was an exceptional attorney general, especially in the context of Trump’s first term. Washingtonians are in good hands. I hope other state officials are prepared for the implementation of Project 2025. We have a blueprint. There’s no excuse for being caught flat-footed.

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

13 years ago, Republicans in Wisconsin began a systematic effort to rig their democracy, capture the courts, and gut organized labor in order to protect the wealthy and powerful at the expense of working Wisconsinites. Today, as a nation, we are in the midst of the same assault. Yet over the 1/3

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ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

made a few charts of Metro's Regional Transportation Plan projects, and it is pretty wild to me how the suburbs are gobbling up money to complete projects that will increase VMT and not advance climate goals. (metro is portland's MPO)

This graph shows the cumulative costs of all cost-constrained projects requested in the 2023 RTP. The costs are broken out by the requesting agency and again by whether or not the project adds motor vehicle lanes.

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

You can support Biden’s pardoning his son or not. But “Trump does political pardons” is not a sound argument. Bad guy does bad things is not a justification for bad things. This isn’t some “unilateral disarmament” parallel. The pardon is inconsequential in every sense, unlike, say, campaign finance.

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Marnie Glickman @marniemix.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Thanks for sharing. I signed the pledge not to shop at New Seasons to support the New Seasons Labor Union's demands for a fair contract.

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Jesse Neilson @jesseneilson.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

The workers that keep your neighborhood New Seasons running are asking that we not shop at any Portland area stores through the holidays. You can sign a pledge in support and donate to their strike fund at this link: www.nslu.org/community-si...

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Community Sign Up - New Seasons Labor Union

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Celeste Ng @pronounced-ing.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

“Positive social change results mostly from connecting more deeply to the people around you than rising above them, from coordinated rather than solo action… Our largest problems won’t be solved by heroes. They’ll be solved, if they are, by movements, coalitions, civil society.”

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Rebecca Solnit: When the Hero is the Problem

For an embodiment of the word singlehanded you might turn to the heroine of the recent movie Woman at War. It’s about an Icelandic eco-saboteur who blows up rural power lines and hides in scenic sp…

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