Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Et tu @pbotinfo.bsky.social and #ODOT? @councilormorillo.bsky.social @councilorgreen.bsky.social @counciloravalos.bsky.social @councilorkanal.bsky.social @bikeportland.org @bikeloudpdx.bsky.social @cityobservatory.bsky.social 000
Reposted by Tom Cooney MDNo More Freeways @nomorefreewayspdx.com · 21/09/2026Oregon's roads are in *terrible* shape - among the worst in the country! - and yet Governor Kotek, the Oregon Legislature and ODOT are still thinking about spending *billions* on a single hwy project to double the width of I-5 instead of maintaining our state's existing roads and bridges. enough!oregoncapitalchronicle.comOregon has one of the nation’s largest funding gaps to meet road maintenance needs • Oregon Capital ChronicleThe Beaver State has the second highest gap-to-expenditure ratio in the country, behind New York and tied with Connecticut. 69318
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House anntelnaes.substack.com/p/trump-bans...anntelnaes.substack.comTrump bans CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White Houseand continues his attacks on our Free Press 000
Reposted by Tom Cooney MDTim Dickinson @timdickinson.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Oregon has a long history as a datacenter state. But a new study details a wild imbalance that comes with the industry. Data centers consume ~23% of the state's electricity, but provide jobs for just 0.2% of the state's workforceopb.orgOregon data centers by the numbers: 111 facilities consume nearly one-quarter of state’s power, according to new reportA first-of-its-kind report details the footprint of the controversial facilities. 5229115
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 16/09/2026#Corporate mercenary is a bipartisan profession open.substack.com/pub/populari... #AI #Amazonopen.substack.comCorporate mercenary is a bipartisan professionThe AI industry tapped former Obama aide Jay Carney to rebuild ties with Democrats. He spent years at Amazon undermining privacy protections and fighting AI regulation. 000
Reposted by Tom Cooney MDCity Observatory @cityobservatory.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Carmaggedon? Here are two snapshots of weekday morming commute travel speeds on Portland freeways, one is from before the Rose Quarter shutdown, one is from after. Can you tell which is which? 15511
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Well based on how often coyotes walk past our house, suspect same is true here in #PDX. #coyote #urban #wildlife www.washington.edu/news/2026/09... portlandcoyote.comwashington.eduCoyote density is 9 times higher in Seattle than in Washington’s wild lands | UW NewsA new UW study shows a nine-fold increase in coyote density in Seattle compared to natural areas of Washington state. Coyotes in urban environments have fewer p 000
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Stay tuned. Let's see if the I-5 closure 'Carmaggedon' actually occurs or if, in fact, past outcomes predict otherwise, as well documented in @cityobservatory.bsky.social @pbotinfo.bsky.social @bikeportland.org cityobservatory.org/carmageddoni...cityobservatory.orgCarmaggedon is coming to Portland! Or is it? – City Observatory 000
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Not sure what the message is here @pbotinfo.bsky.social @bikeportland.org Note placement of No Parking sign. NE Morris and MLK (Note: green paint and striping is new) 100
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Detailed evidence reviews that provide trustworthy recommendations for #influenza, #COVID19 and #RSV #vaccinations. All articles are free to the public. Evidence review for influenza: ja.ma/4xytloN Evidence review for COVID-19: ja.ma/3UwDGmB Evidence review for RSV: ja.ma/4wZKqXx #health 020
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Consistent with #Trump long record of bankruptcies..what happens when you elect a #kleptocrat who surrounds himself with incompetent sycophants. Unemployment rising, jobs report tanking, #diesel at record price. #MAGA #economy 020
Reposted by Tom Cooney MDMike Konczal @mtkonczal.bsky.social · 03/09/2026BLS this morning, with revised 2Q data: "The labor share, which is the percentage of output that accrues to workers in the form of compensation, was 52.8 percent in the second quarter of 2026, the lowest level in the series, which begins in the first quarter of 1947." 571968818
Reposted by Tom Cooney MDGeorge Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Love, love, love this. ht: @scottlincicome.bsky.social 441122935647
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Incredible example of following the basic #science where it leads you. #Malaria research lab makes important discoveries on immunology of alpha-gal syndrome and possible novel treatment. #Meat #ticks www.jci.org/articles/vie...jci.org JCI - Human monoclonal antibodies targeting α-Gal restrict IgE engagement of α-Gal syndrome allergens 010
Reposted by Tom Cooney MDJulie DiCaro @juliedicaro.bsky.social · 26/08/2026I’ve been boycotting since they went on strike, and what I’ve learned is that I do not need Starbucks in any way shape or form. 3429
Reposted by Tom Cooney MDJGME @jgmejournal.bsky.social · 25/08/2026AI-enabled analysis of clinical notes, electronic health records, and narrative assessments can give GME programs valuable new insights into resident learning, but its outputs may be misleading, inequitable, or disconnected from what trainees actually learn tinyurl.com/4hwa4zfx #MedEd 031
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 18/08/2026This is what a true public-private partnership looks like @mayorkwilson.bsky.social @pdxcouncilmembers.bsky.social #Blazers #Subprime #Dundon #NBA share.google/xoK8vQbcoWtZ...share.googleCity Council Considers Bank of America Stadium UpgradesCharlotte City Council is considering allocating funds to help renovate and update Bank of America Stadium. Council is also considering extending the lease of Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE), whic... 000
Reposted by Tom Cooney MDmitchgreen.bsky.social @mitchgreen.bsky.social · 11/08/2026🚨PHD economist JC Bradbury of Kennesaw State University studies stadium deals, and says the Moda deal on the table is NOT a market-rate deal, as the mayor and others have said, but rather a total outlier, where the people have to sign the check without knowing what they’re even paying for. 15128
Reposted by Tom Cooney MDEric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Vaccine benefit in children "Since 1974, vaccination has averted 154 million deaths, including 146 million among children younger than 5 years of whom 101 million were infants younger than 1 year." www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... The most striking benefit was for vaccination vs measles (Figure) 151051530
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 09/08/2026" #gun dealer IV Guns and Ammo in Cave Junction had made repeated sales of Beretta #pistols and Smith & Wesson .22-caliber #rifles to four people who shared the same addresses in Medford" But no responsibility or accountability for dealer? #firearms reader.theoregonian.com/man-bought-d...reader.theoregonian.comMan bought dozens of guns from Oregon gun dealerThe Mexican citizen admitted to buying 91 firearms from a Cave Junction dealer. 020
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 06/08/2026" About 60% of women surveyed said they avoided #cycling because they feared theft or assault, 40% expressed concerns about being hit by a #vehicle and nearly one-third said they had never learned to ride a bicycle." #transportation www.theguardian.com/global-devel...theguardian.com‘They were told bikes were for men’: how Latin America’s city of cycling is breaking gender barriersWith less than a third of cycling journeys taken by women, Colombia’s capital, Bogotá, is installing bike lanes, teaching cycling and making sure ‘stereotypes are left behind’ 010
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Uber’s Strategy for Fighting #Sexual Assault Suits: ‘What Were You Wearing?’ www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/b... A really good reason to use #Lyft and not #Uber "Uber’s lawyers scour women’s private communications, medical records, therapy notes .. sensitive details, including other sexual assaults"nytimes.comUber’s Strategy for Fighting Sexual Assault Suits: ‘What Were You Wearing?’The ride-hailing giant promised to handle legal claims “in a way that is best for the survivor.” Its lawyers are pursuing a far more aggressive strategy. 000
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 04/08/2026There is a simple solution that would reduce the $$$, eliminate need for expansion, and finance the #highway caps and ongoing maintenance: congestion pricing. @tinakotek.bsky.social @cityobservatory.bsky.social #transportation #cars reader.theoregonian.com/price-tag-of...reader.theoregonian.comPrice tag of Portland’s Rose Quarter road project jumps past $3B as funding gap balloons, records showThe project’s funding gap raises questions about whether it will proceed as planned. 000
Reposted by Tom Cooney MDGreg Wilson @joke2power.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Check out this documentary on the very subject matter "Taken for a Ride' www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-I8...youtube.comTaken for a Ride - The U.S. History of the Assault on Public Transport in the Last CenturyYouTube video by PEACE REBEL 05117
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Two women led the resistance to Infantino’s World Cup sell-off. That matters www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...nytimes.comTwo women led the resistance to Infantino’s World Cup sell-off. That matters (Gift Article)Lise Klaveness and Laura McAllister were instrumental in collapsing FIFA's controversial plan last week 000
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Needs to dismiss with prejudice! Otherwise they are free to bring the same charges back again. #Piro #reflectingpool 000
Reposted by Tom Cooney MDBen Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 31/07/2026The league has to get rid of this Dundon guy. He bought the Blazers to hold the city of Portland hostage for arena money and now he's telling all of his underlings to shittalk the city so he can move to Kansas City or something. Cut this shit out or the league will be held hostage by similar ghouls. 1052261325
Reposted by Tom Cooney MDJustin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 29/07/2026NEW: Under Bari Weiss, CBS News has shifted to the right to try to grab some of Fox News' audience. Not only have they failed to do that, but they've driven off so much of their core audience that CBS Mornings is now perilously close to getting beaten by Fox & Friends. zeteo.com/p/mamdani-de... 1042084457
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper is investing an additional $500 million into ongoing stadium renovations to improve overall fan experience Attention ' @trailblazers.bsky.social owner, 'sub-prime' Tom Dundon... #PDX #Blazers reader.theoregonian.com/a-super-bowl...reader.theoregonian.comA Super Bowl in Charlotte? It could happen.Panthers owner David Tepper’s additional $500 million investment aims to transform Charlotte into a world-class sports and entertainment destination. 100
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Douthat leaves his multi year sinecure at The NYT. Great news for the op-ed quality at NYT. Suspect he will fail epically at 60 Minutes, even with Bari propping him up. 010
Reposted by Tom Cooney MDBob Ortblad @bortblad.bsky.social · 28/07/2026The IBR’s “Tunnel Concept Assessment” falsely claims a costly casting basin is needed to fabricate immersed tunnel segments. Steel shell tunnel segments can be fabricated a several local shipyards. IBR also fraudulently inflated dredging & excavation by four million cubic yards. 163
Reposted by Tom Cooney MDBlake PDX @pdxblake.bsky.social · 28/07/2026This 👇 "This is bullshit. They won the ‘77 title and the 50th anniversary is coming up, and that’s all that city should be talking about. They shouldn’t be worried about this fucking guy [Dundon]." -Bill Simmons www.blazersedge.com/trail-blazer...blazersedge.comBill Simmons Rips Tom Dundon, Pledges Support to PortlandersSimmons comes to Portland’s aid with a passionate defense of the fans. 1214
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Rather blatant violent conduct that was a clear red card by @gothamfc.bsky.social Jordynn Dudley that on-field official and VAR blew. @nwslsoccer.com @xowngoals.com @phuocerman.bsky.social @tayvincent6.bsky.social @womensgamemib.bsky.social @thornsfc.com 020
Reposted by Tom Cooney MDExpected Own Goals @xowngoals.com · 25/07/2026The best player to never appear in a major tournament for the USWNT is baaack!static.klipy.comPortland Thorns Morgan Weaver Amazed ReactionALT: Portland Thorns Morgan Weaver Amazed Reaction 2525
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Executive summary: #FDA decision was based on junk #science or no science but rather the monetary interests of #media #influencers, 'wellness' and 'anti-aging' charlatans. "F.D.A. staff scientists... citing a lack of #safety and efficacy data in humans" www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/w...nytimes.comWhat to Know About Peptides the FDA Is Considering for UseThe agency is considering whether compounding pharmacies should be allowed to produce BPC-157, TB-500 and other previously banned peptides. 000
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 24/07/2026"In the weeks before Thursday’s hearing, his office nominated eight new members to the committee of academics and doctors that would review the issue, six of whom have sold peptide products, some banned, with health claims backed by minimal #science." #FDA #peptides 000
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 24/07/2026#FDA Panel Supports Lifting Restrictions on Four #Peptides, Despite Scientists’ Objections Snake oil approval to follow... www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/h...nytimes.comFDA Panel Supports Lifting Restrictions on Four PeptidesIn an all-day hearing, the agency’s scientists argued against allowing broad access to unproven drugs that the agency had banned three years ago. 000
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 21/07/2026"While, #pedestrian and #vehicle occupant #deaths rose over that time in six countries – including the #UnitedStates” "In the past decade, many countries achieved notable reductions in road injuries, but others, including Ghana and the USA, saw increases" www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...thelancet.comGlobal, regional, and national burden of road injuries 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023Although global incidence, mortality, and DALY rates from road injuries have declined, progress remains uneven, with pronounced disparities across income groups reflecting systemic inadequacies in inf... 000
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Booted Docs Charge #Censorship at #Diabetes Journal www.medpagetoday.com/publichealth... #health #healthcare #science #ADAmedpagetoday.comBooted Docs Charge Censorship at Diabetes JournalUnable to publish in their own journal, deputy editors turned to popular online repository 040
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Misguided #Trump changes to visa programs that will have very negative impact on US #physician #workforce. Example: no surgical training is <=4 years yet all visas limited to 4 years, with need to reapply. #healthcare #health www.dhs.gov/news/2026/07...dhs.govTrump Administration Issues Final Rule to End Foreign Student Visa Abuse | Homeland SecurityDHS announced the publication of a final rule that officially eliminates the “duration of status” loophole that allowed foreign students, exchange visitors, and media representatives to remain in the ... 010
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 17/07/2026“President #Trump made at times outlandish claims about the safety of American #voting systems in a White House address on Thursday night, drawing selectively from documents” #elections www.nytimes.com/live/2026/07...nytimes.comHere’s the latest. 000
Reposted by Tom Cooney MDBlake PDX @pdxblake.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Dundon and Silver can get lost. They are negotiating with blackmail and lack of transparency in bad faith. The @trailblazers.bsky.social and @nba.com need Portland more than Portland needs them. They need to negotiate in good faith. www.wweek.com/news/2026/07...wweek.comNBA Commissioner Says Blazers Arena Deal “Seems to Have Gone Off Track”In a press conference Tuesday evening, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed dismay at the pace of negotiations over renovating Moda Center, and said a potential deal to keep the Trail Blazers in Por... 182
Reposted by Tom Cooney MDMax Berger @maxberger.bsky.social · 05/07/2026The owner of X is embracing an explicitly fascist ideology which is opposed to liberalism, universal suffrage, and racial equality—and yet every Democrat in Congress and most journalists still use his website every day. It’s absolutely disgusting. 671389315
Tom Cooney MD @pdxtom.bsky.social · 03/07/2026"Legal traditions from hundreds of years ago are apparently vitally important if one wants to ban abortion or strike down restrictions on firearms, but they become barbaric anachronisms the second they diverge from the policy goals of the Republican Party." www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...theatlantic.comThese Justices Are Not ImpartialWhy such a slim Supreme Court majority upheld birthright citizenship 031
Reposted by Tom Cooney MDGregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · 29/06/2026So @jonfavs.bsky.social, @jaimeharrison.bsky.social and @tomsuozzi.bsky.social and the Dems complain about the progressives in the party and then give us…this? 1/ 1515332
Reposted by Tom Cooney MDAnonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 29/06/2026The average life expectancy of a Russian recruit, from arrival at a training ground to death in a combat zone, is estimated to be between 10 days and 3 weeks. Once sent into combat in Ukraine, however, their survival time is reported to be just 20 to 35 minutes. 200.zona.media 22405135