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Julie OBrien @olddragonlady.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Starts at 3PM today, Sat, Jan 31 near the ICE building in Portland OR. Story at link below will be updated throughout the day with reporting from OPB journalists in the field. www.opb.org/article/2026...

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Oregon unions band together for Portland ‘Labor Against ICE’ protest

Organizers said it’s not common for so many unions to protest together around one issue.

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Julie OBrien @olddragonlady.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Larry watching the backyard dog TV, his favorite show comes on every morning after Mom puts food out for the birds and squirrels #dogs #squirrels #nature #garden

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Julie OBrien @olddragonlady.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Thankfully some things are still reliable and don't disappoint. The view from my kitchen window #fall #leaves #nature #garden

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Julie OBrien @olddragonlady.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

As a Portland area resident, FUCK Trump. A few protesters in front of the ICE facility for months are exercising their 1st Amendment Rights. Anyone who got out of hand was handled by local police. I fear this is not going to end well in our city. #Portland www.opb.org/article/2025...

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Trump says he’ll send troops to Portland to handle ‘domestic terrorists’

Rep. Maxine Dexter called the announcement “an egregious abuse of power.”

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Julie OBrien @olddragonlady.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Bumble bee just landing on a Zinnia flower. So happy to see lots of bumble bees in the garden this year. They've been kind of scarce the last couple years around here. #bees #flowers #Gardens #nature #photos

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Julie OBrien @olddragonlady.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Dogs vs flowers. The solution was growing flowers in pots. Had to be thrifty, so repurposed most of the pots, got a few new ones and planted dwarf seeds, including 2 Japanese maple seedlings from the backyard. Now my 2 little dogs can play and pee to their hearts content! #gardens #nature #flowers

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Julie OBrien @olddragonlady.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

My newest little adopted one, Larry, who has fast become a character around here, alongside his big brother Kevin #dogs #pets #rescue

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Julie OBrien @olddragonlady.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Did you know one of the best things we can do to help the bee population is to plant lots of flowers in our gardens? Especially in urban areas. I try to have plants blooming throughout the year for them. And here they are on cue, visiting my Oriental poppies #gardens #flowers #bees #insects #nature

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Julie OBrien @olddragonlady.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

My Spring flowering trees have put on a spectacular show this year, Pink Dogwood in the foreground, Golden Chain in the background #gardens #trees #flowers #nature #backyard

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Julie OBrien @olddragonlady.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

I lost my darling boy Scooter this week. He was the sweetest boy with an ever wagging tail and loved to be petted by everyone, strangers and friends alike. The running joke "he'd go home with anyone who would pet him". They bring us so much joy and it's always incredibly hard to let them go. #dogs

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Julie OBrien @olddragonlady.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Spanish Lavender, easy to grow and always gives me reliable early lavender blooms in the garden. #garden #backyard #flowers #nature #herbs #photo

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Julie OBrien @olddragonlady.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Now I know spring is here... my magnolia is starting to bloom! #gardens #flowers #nature

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Julie OBrien @olddragonlady.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Meanwhile nature prevails in the garden... Bees in Lavender #gardens #nature #bees

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Julie OBrien @olddragonlady.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

This excellent speech gives me hope. May his faith in us be well placed.

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Julie OBrien @olddragonlady.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

"President Trump’s actions during his first month in office have sparked an uproar throughout the Pacific Northwest. People are protesting the administration almost every week, and the political frustrations seem to be growing." www.opb.org/article/2025...

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Trump’s first month sparks protests, packed town halls across Oregon

Oregonians are protesting the Trump administration and filling town halls with members of Congress on a regular basis. And the frustration with both parties is clear.

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Julie OBrien @olddragonlady.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

"National concealed carry reciprocity “would be the absolute prize” for Republicans, “and they’re going to do everything they can to get that,” said Josh Horwitz, co-director of Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions" www.thetrace.org/2025/02/repu...

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Republican Trifecta Puts Fringe Gun Bills Within Reach

A Trace analysis found that congressional GOP lawmakers have introduced more than two dozen gun bills this year.

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Julie OBrien @olddragonlady.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Wow! I really needed this pep talk! Thank you @aoc.bsky.social

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Julie OBrien @olddragonlady.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

STOP H.R. 569 This is happening right now. Rep. Chip Roy, a leading co-sponsor of this bill, openly denounced the US-born citizen children of immigrants on the House floor. Please use the link below to send letters to your representatives in Washington DC. actionnetwork.org/letters/sign...

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SIGN: Defend birthright citizenship and our Constitution from Republican attacks. STOP H.R. 569

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order ending birthright citizenship, an order that a Reagan-appointed judge called “blatantly unconstitutional.” Now, dozens of ...

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Julie OBrien @olddragonlady.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

"The White House directive has spurred a nationwide response by churches and other houses of worship. Knutson said he’s getting calls from clergy in multiple states, all wanting to establish sanctuary services in their communities." www.opb.org/article/2025...

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‘We will protect you’: Portland church maintains sanctuary for undocumented immigrants amid Trump’s crackdown

Under previous presidential administrations, such places as churches, schools and hospitals have been considered off-limits to immigration officials, because they provide essential services.

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Jason Koebler @jasonkoebler.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Suddenly, out of nowhere, a declassified World War II-era CIA guide to sabotaging fascism in the workplace has become one of the most popular free ebooks on the internet: www.404media.co/declassified...

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Declassified CIA Guide to Sabotaging Fascism Is Suddenly Viral

The World War II-era "Simple Sabotage Field Manual" is full of steps that office workers can take to resist leadership.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

This sums it up, yes.

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Andrew Weinstein @andrewjweinstein.com · 21/12/2024

We’re appropriately focused on all of the awful things we’re about to face during the next four years but we’re going to miss all of the little things we’ve come to expect from a normal president too.

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Julie OBrien @olddragonlady.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Imagine if we could all be like this... why is it so hard to do?

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Julie OBrien @olddragonlady.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

So after setting up this new crate for my recently adopted rescue Kevin, I am apparently living with a little beast who has stored all his treasures and left over animal conquests in and around his "cave". Fortunately access is still being granted to Scooter and me.

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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

H5N1’s risk to the general public remains low, but scientists closely monitor its spread. Andy Pekosz and Meghan Davis share what’s changed in recent months and how an administration change could hinder federal response to a public health emergency podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/824-avian-in...

Episode 824 of the Public Health On Call podcast is titled Avian Influenza H5N1 Update.

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Public Health On Call Podcast @publichealthpod.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

From widespread deregulation and the politicization of climate change, to the disempowerment of scientists and agencies, the second Trump administration could irreversibly impact #PublicHealth. Former top #EPA official Tom Burke explains what’s at stake: podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/825-the-futu...

Promo graphic for Episode 825 of the Public Health On Call podcast, titled The Future of The Environmental Protection Agency Under Trump

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Julie OBrien @olddragonlady.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

These two little sweet boys, Scooter and Kevin, have no idea how much they have helped me stay grounded and keep my sanity since Nov 5.

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Kelly🆘🇺🇸 @kimtopher22.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

A safe place to hide from morons is a library or book store.

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