Reposted by Matthew KlugCourtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 08/10/2025It's giving ... Talladega Nights 1317830
Reposted by Matthew KlugAlex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Apropos of nothing, Sec. Kristi Noem is currently praying over Burgerville with Portland ICE officials. 2161017176
Reposted by Matthew KlugBikePortland @bikeportland.org · 06/06/2025I'd just ignore this and laugh at it if it didn't come from top Oregon Republicans and a vice-chair of the committee that will decide the final transportation bill.bikeportland.orgOregon Republicans want to repeal the 'Bicycle Bill,' gut spending on rail and transitYes, they're serious. 3205
Reposted by Matthew KlugJonathan Maus @jonathanmaus.bsky.social · 06/06/2025I always like to have evidence before I criticize someone's views and policies online. So I guess that's one silver lining of this bill: Any Republican who supports this should not be taken seriously in transportation policy decision ever. IMO. 1122
Reposted by Matthew KlugJonathan Maus @jonathanmaus.bsky.social · 06/06/2025lol the #ORleg House and Senate republicans just released a bill that would repeal the Oregon Bike Bill (ORS 366.514), a law in place since 1971 that requires all major road reconstruction projects to include a minimum of 1% of the project budget on bike/walk stuff. 072
Reposted by Matthew Klug𝙽𝚊𝚜𝚑 𝙸𝚜 𝙷𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝙵𝚘𝚛 𝙸𝚝 @nashishereforit.bsky.social · 14/05/2025At least we have this to look forward to… 833126991482
Reposted by Matthew Klug𝙽𝚊𝚜𝚑 𝙸𝚜 𝙷𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝙵𝚘𝚛 𝙸𝚝 @nashishereforit.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Read the good news here: www.cbsnews.com/news/univers...cbsnews.comUniverse will die "much sooner than expected," new research saysThe universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists. 2317334
Reposted by Matthew KlugDavid Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 03/05/2025Mars and the Beehive from last night. 2 May 2025. 🔭 🧪 🎨 #astrophotography #SciArt #photography #StormHour #ThePhotoHour 425430
Matthew Klug @matthewklug.bsky.social · 30/03/2025www.wweek.com/news/2025/03...wweek.comDeveloper of Ritz-Carlton Tower Had Eager Lieutenant Pushing the Star-Crossed Project 010
Matthew Klug @matthewklug.bsky.social · 30/03/2025www.latimes.com/california/s...latimes.comWhite House ordered firing of L.A. federal prosecutor on ex-Fatburger CEO case, sources sayAdam Schleifer, a longtime financial fraud prosecutor, was dismissed from the U.S. Attorney's office in L.A. on Friday. He was pursuing charges against the former CEO of Fatburger, a Trump supporter, ... 010
Reposted by Matthew KlugDominic Preston @dompreston.com · 07/02/2025The UK government apparently wants access to everyone's encrypted iCloud backups — not just Brits. In case you weren't sure, this sucks!theverge.comApple ordered to open encrypted user accounts globally to UK spyingThe secret order would give the UK access to encrypted backups belonging to any user — not just Brits. 031
Reposted by Matthew KlugSenator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 07/02/2025Trump and Apple better tell the UK to go to hell with its demand to access Americans’ private, encrypted texts and files. Trump and American tech companies letting foreign governments secretly spy on Americans would be an unmitigated privacy and national security disaster. 2891008221
Reposted by Matthew KlugThe Verge @theverge.com · 07/02/2025Apple ordered to open encrypted user accounts globally to UK spyingbuff.lyApple ordered to open encrypted user accounts globally to UK spyingIf implemented, the secret order would give the UK access to encrypted backups belonging to any user — not just Brits. 2414951
Reposted by Matthew KlugAlex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 07/02/2025Portland has joined at least four other cities and counties in a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s threat to pull federal funding from jurisdictions with sanctuary laws that limit cooperation with immigration officials.opb.orgPortland joins lawsuit against Trump administration’s sanctuary city crackdownPortland has joined at least four other cities and counties in a lawsuit against the Trump administration's threat to pull federal funding from jurisdictions with sanctuary laws that limit cooperation... 06016
Reposted by Matthew KlugAlex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 06/02/2025City councilors and staff have learned that Portland’s projected $100M budget deficit – a number meant to express the amount of money the city needs to maintain *current* operations – includes Mayor Wilson’s *new* $28M shelter plan. “It's administrative overreach," said Councilor Loretta Smith.opb.orgPortland councilors, staff raise transparency concerns around Mayor Wilson’s shelter budgetMayor Keith Wilson's foggy funding plan for his shelter proposal, landing alongside news of a vast budget shortfall, has given city councilors and city staff pause. 5219
Reposted by Matthew KlugIan Karmel @iankarmel.bsky.social · 07/02/2025WATCH ME TELL JOKE www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb9M...youtube.comIan Karmel - "Homeless/Unhoused" from Comfort Beyond God's ForesightYouTube video by Ian Karmel 914115
Reposted by Matthew KlugSenator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 06/02/2025I just met with Community Health Centers from Oregon that told me providers across our state are starting layoffs because of Trump's funding freeze. Donald Trump is already forcing kids and families to go without the health care they need. 24234381053
Reposted by Matthew KlugWIRED @wired.com · 07/02/2025It feels like no one should have to say this, and yet we are in a situation where it needs to be said, very loudly and clearly, before it’s too late to do anything about it: The United States is not a startup. If you run it like one, it will break. 🔗 www.wired.com/story/the-us... 15562241811
Reposted by Matthew KlugSemafor @semafor.com · 07/02/2025Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would resume the war in Gaza after a temporary pause in hostilities comes to an end.semafor.comNetanyahu vows to restart Gaza warThe fragile ceasefire agreement has been thrown into turmoil by US President Donald Trump’s plan to ‘take over’ Gaza. 31212
Reposted by Matthew KlugKyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 07/02/2025The new cover of TIME. 1528239085950
Reposted by Matthew KlugPopehat @kenwhite.bsky.social · 07/02/2025I have to say that the fact that the people destroying the country are such fucking morons kind of stings. 24066051177
Reposted by Matthew KlugJohn Sipher @johnsipher.bsky.social · 07/02/2025“It’s one giant conflict of interest. The conflict of interest is actually beyond anything we’ve ever seen in the modern history of American government…” www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/u...nytimes.comInside the Trump-Musk RelationshipThe alliance between President Trump and the billionaire Elon Musk might be the most consequential in American government. 615952
Reposted by Matthew KlugJason Koebler @jasonkoebler.bsky.social · 06/02/2025extremely jealous of this story, very smart reporting. Wild shit. SEO baby www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...theguardian.comUS immigration is gaming Google to create a mirage of mass deportationsThousands of press releases about decade-old enforcement actions topped search results, all updated with a timestamp from after Trump’s inauguration 9404130
Reposted by Matthew KlugBrad Heath @bradheath.bsky.social · 07/02/2025"The president’s attempt to dictate actions by the states — particularly the blue states — is the latest instance in which Mr. Trump has scrambled what remains of Republican orthodoxy." www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/u...nytimes.comTrump’s Power Grab Defies G.O.P. Orthodoxy on Local ControlNew York City traffic. California water rules. Middle school sports. Few local policies are outside the reach of Donald J. Trump’s federal government. 55522
Reposted by Matthew KlugWill Bunch @willbunch.bsky.social · 07/02/2025Good morning! This incredible NYT op-ed by @katherinestewart.bsky.social needs to be the very first thing that you read today. The next thing to do is send it to all your friends who still don't believe Trump is a crisis. This lays it all out (gift link) www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/o...nytimes.comOpinion | Now Will We Believe What Is Happening Right Before Our Eyes? (Gift Article)There can be no appeasement. None. 28406262
Reposted by Matthew KlugHuffPost @huffpost.com · 07/02/2025"They blow my AirPods out of the water," one reviewer wrote about the Tozo T10 wireless earbuds.huffpost.comThese Affordable Earbuds Might Be The Highest-Rated Tech We've Ever Seen"They blow my AirPods out of the water," one reviewer wrote about the Tozo T10 wireless earbuds. 351
Reposted by Matthew KlugPOLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 07/02/2025Megabucks cocaine trafficking has fueled a surge in gang violence in Brussels, according to the senior official in charge of combating Belgium’s drugs problem.politico.euCocaine cash propels Brussels gang wars to dangerous heights, drugs czar saysThe globalization of the illicit narcotics trade is hampering investigators — but Brussels needs to score some quick societal wins, says Belgium’s drug commissioner after wave of shootings. 7397
Reposted by Matthew KlugCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 07/02/2025* NATO COUNTRIES DISCUSS SENDING TROOPS TO GREENLAND AFTER TRUMP THREATS - THE TELEGRAPH @reuters.com 3142380
Reposted by Matthew KlugNPR @npr.org · 25/01/2025NPR EXCLUSIVE: The aim is to place oversight control in the hands of American software company Oracle and other investors. Under federal law, TikTok must split apart from China, or face a nationwide ban.npr.orgEXCLUSIVE: White House in talks to have Oracle and U.S. investors take over TikTokThe aim is to place oversight control in the hands of American software company Oracle and other investors. Under federal law, TikTok must split apart from China, or face a nationwide ban. 203908233
Reposted by Matthew KlugBobby Allyn @bobbyallyn.bsky.social · 25/01/2025Scoop: People involved in WH discussions about TikTok say Oracle and Microsoft having talks about taking control of TikTok’s global operation, with ByteDance retaining minority stake www.npr.org/2025/01/25/g...npr.orgEXCLUSIVE: White House in talks to have Oracle and U.S. investors take over TikTokThe aim is to place oversight control in the hands of American software company Oracle and other investors. Under federal law, TikTok must split apart from China, or face a nationwide ban. 86832
Reposted by Matthew KlugBobby Allyn @bobbyallyn.bsky.social · 26/01/2025What’s really significant here to me is that the proposed American buyout is for TikTok global, not just US operation. Most of the Chinese investment, like Zhang Yiming’s sizable stake, would be acquired if current plan sticks. Project Texas-esque Oracle assurances + even more for security, I’m told 1104
Reposted by Matthew KlugBobby Allyn @bobbyallyn.bsky.social · 26/01/2025Plan being developed alongside Congressional staff who have been on TikTok issue to ensure “qualified divestiture” bar is cleared without a fight 053
Reposted by Matthew KlugKyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 03/01/2025BREAKING: Judge Merchan orders Trump to be sentenced on Jan. 10 — before his inauguration — in the criminal hush money case. The request to dismiss the case has been denied. @MSNBC 461257218
Reposted by Matthew KlugBikePortland @bikeportland.org · 03/01/2025"When you say, 'It doesn't make sense that we're putting a million dollars into this bike lane,' and it doesn't make sense to you and your neighbors — you now have voice to bring that idea forward." - Mayor Keith Wilsonbikeportland.orgHow to stop a bike lane project mentioned on first day of new Portland city councilYes I took some liberties with that headline, but I promise it's accurate. 4204
Reposted by Matthew KlugAlex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 03/01/2025I was wondering if you had caught this mention! 081
Reposted by Matthew KlugJonathan Maus @jonathanmaus.bsky.social · 03/01/2025i'm probably reading too much into this, but i was really intrigued by this exchange yesterday and just had to share. 151
Reposted by Matthew KlugJonathan Maus @jonathanmaus.bsky.social · 03/01/2025Watching the city council work session and seeing Mayor Wilson sit at the table below the main podium seats where council members sit really brings the gov't changes home. Massive shift in terms of Mayor being an outsider & someone who must answer to councilors instead of being an equal. 0312
Reposted by Matthew KlugCatherine Balavage Yardley @catherineby.bsky.social · 12/12/2024Yeah you old, but are you so old you went to the Science Museum today and they had stuff you played with as a kid. 💀😂 120116067
Reposted by Matthew KlugAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13/12/2024Chris Murphy: "We talk a lot about the coming dictatorship, but I think what's really coming is what you would call an oligarchy." 37376751698
Reposted by Matthew KlugCNN @cnn.com · 13/12/2024Amazon is planning to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, a person familiar with the matter told CNN.cnn.comAmazon plans to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration | CNN BusinessAmazon is planning to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, a person familiar with the matter told CNN. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is expected to visit with Trump in person ... 19821886
Reposted by Matthew KlugRyan Haas @ryanjhaas.bsky.social · 12/12/2024The website dailytidings (dot) com has now changed its About page to say it has no affiliation with the Ashland Daily Tidings. A single scroll below that, it includes an extensive history about the Ashland Daily Tidings. My journalism is truly making a difference here people. 7429
Reposted by Matthew KlugRyan Haas @ryanjhaas.bsky.social · 12/12/2024Whoever is behind it is also now adding "sources" to the bottoms of stories. Primarily, they seem to be using a lot of press releases now. 022
Reposted by Matthew KlugRyan Haas @ryanjhaas.bsky.social · 12/12/2024This change came after I wrote a story explaining how the website used identity theft and plagiarized articles to deceive readers in Ashland. No one who is operating this website or a claimed writer for it has ever gotten back to my requests for comment.opb.orgAI slop is already invading Oregon’s local journalismThe Ashland Daily Tidings — established as a newspaper in 1876 — ceased operations in 2023, but if you were a local reader, you may not have known because of an elaborate scam using artificial intelli... 1117
Reposted by Matthew KlugMargaux Maxwell @margauxmaxwell.bsky.social · 10/12/2024"The mysterious takeover of a more than 140-year-old news outlet offers a warning of how local news is at risk of disappearing in Oregon’s rural communities." Read more from OPB's Ryan Haas @ryanjhaas.bsky.social. www.opb.org/article/2024...opb.orgAI slop is already invading Oregon’s local journalismThe Ashland Daily Tidings — established as a newspaper in 1876 — ceased operations in 2023, but if you were a local reader, you may not have known because of an elaborate scam using artificial intelli... 085
Reposted by Matthew KlugJulia Shumway @jmshumway.bsky.social · 09/12/2024Absolutely wild story from @ryanjhaas.bsky.social about a zombified local news source using artificial intelligence and foreign reporters' identities. www.opb.org/article/2024...opb.orgAI slop is already invading Oregon’s local journalismThe Ashland Daily Tidings — established as a newspaper in 1876 — ceased operations in 2023, but if you were a local reader, you may not have known because of an elaborate scam using artificial intelli... 0153
