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Steph Routh (she/they)

@stephrouth.bsky.social
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Running for East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District At-large 2 position. Love dogs, long walks on the beach, community organizing, and policies that advance a survivable planet.

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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Chanda Evans' letter to the editor about Participatory Budgeting is spot on. Vote yes on Measure 26-267. www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2026...
oregonlive.com
Readers respond: Participatory budgeting isn’t champagne socialism
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Looking to spice up your Saturday night/weekend? Apply to join the Portland Planning Commission! The deadline is this Mon. 9/21 (extended 1 wk). I have the honor of serving as your current chair with 8 phenomenal colleagues. Take my seat, please & thank you. :) www.portland.gov/bps/planning...
portland.gov
Planning Commission seeks candidates for open positions - deadline extended
The City of Portland is seeking members to serve on an advisory body responsible for long-range city planning. The deadline to apply has been extended to Monday, Sept. 21.
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I worked summers through college at a cannery on Bristol Bay. Fishingfolk by and large understand the relationship between environmental protections and long term economic sustainability. Big corporations couldn't care less.
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pnwpolicyangel aka Angelita 👼 @pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Journalism lives! The Mercury included a history of the police’s actions in 2020, adding necessary context to the frankly popular anti-police sentiment that arose and still reverberates. I shouldn’t feel relieved to see a paper not just parroting conservative talking points, but it’s uncommon now.
The point that many of Green's detractors have missed, in their rush to shame the councilor, is that Portland police have a storied history of racialized and politicized violence. Coordinated attacks against those who criticize the institution must be called out for their anti-democratic nature-
particularly during such a heated election season."When we talk about accountability... oftentimes, people are looking for a form of punishment," Day said. "I believe accountability and culture change occurs around corrective action, and that discipline is intended to change behavior. We're not into punishing people. We're into changing behavior."
If that's true, then Councilor Green deserves the same courtesy Day has extended to the Bureau since taking office.
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
WashCounty Chair Harrington flipped off Commissioner @nafisafai.bsky.social in a public meeting earlier today. We need to talk about both the action, the coverage (YIKES to both), and the election this November. Let's get into it (1/3)
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
My one annual 9/11 tradition as someone who lived in NYC then (and voted, before they shut down the polls that day) is to watch former Rep. Barbara Lee's floor speech. A profile in moral courage. www.washingtonpost.com/video/politi...
washingtonpost.com
Watch the 2001 speech of the only member of Congress to vote against the war in Afghanistan
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) cast the only vote against an open-ended war authorization on Sept. 14, 2001.
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Did you know that Sept. 11, 2001 was NY's primary election? On this day 25 yrs ago, I had just voted in Brooklyn and was preparing to start my poll watching shift. Plans changed. One of the lesser-told stories was the NY Board of Elections response: electionline.org/electionline... #democracy #vote
electionline.org
electionline Weekly - electionline
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
This is your occasional reminder that community organizing/activism is not a sprint, and it is not a marathon. It is a relay race. Build the team. Pass the baton. Rest. Recover. Dream. Get ready, set, LFG. <3
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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · 01/09/2026
Billionaires and the corporations they run are raking in massive profits while refusing to pay their employees enough to afford healthcare. Tax the rich. Tax the billionaire corporations. Raise the wage.
Amazon building front with logo. Text overlayed at top in green and white reads, "Amazon workers enrolled in SNAP and Medicaid nearly tripled since 2020 while the company plans to spend $200 billion on AI in 2026."
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Grateful to @councilortkl.bsky.social and @councilorgreen.bsky.social for co-sponsoring a resolution to urge the City Administrator to refrain from signing data center NDAs. Transparency is critical. Sorry not to have had time to testify but following here: www.portland.gov/council/agen...
portland.gov
September 1, 2026 Housing and Permitting Committee agenda
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Our @brandonmullen.bsky.social is a real one!
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The sun is orange. Breathing is hard. Can we start investing in walkable neighborhoods, cycling, and transit now?
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
I almost just used "epictetian" as an adjective, someone please save me from myself.
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Cathy Tuttle @cathytuttle.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Bill McKibben, a writer and climate activist I've been inspired by for decades, wrote a post about transitioning to bicycles as a powerful climate action. I am honored he used one of my watercolors to frame his post. ps: Find my work as postcards AND A4, greeting cards, originals Ask cathytuttle.nl
billmckibben.substack.com
Tour de Planet
Are bikes DEI, or are they a miracle? (Or both?)
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
I am in Leavenworth, WA for the first time ever, and reading the Design Review Board's adherence to the Old Bavarian Alpine Theme guide makes everything make sense. Any document that compels Starbuck's to deviate from its brand guidelines is powerful, indeed.
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
After her cataract surgeries last month, my Mom couldn't read or watch TV, so I made sure @multcolib.bsky.social Libby was set up on her phone with a few audiobooks in queue. She just asked me if we could listen to "Caste" during our upcoming road trip. My work here is done.
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
"Unfortunately...these attacks on trans athletes endanger all women by creating an environment of fear, encouraging false allegations, and laying the groundwork for invasive and discriminatory screenings that open the door to abuse—and it’s already happening." www.sf.gov/trans-women-...
sf.gov
Trans Women in Sports: Facts Over Fear | SF.gov
Resources to combat misinformation around trans women's participation in sports.
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Angus Johnston @angus.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Justice Jackson: "Justice Thomas's telling elides the entire point of the Second Founding: The Reconstruction Amendments were an anticaste, antisubordination reset for the Nation, not a mere spot treatment for the dark stain of slavery."
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The Supreme Court just paved the way to allow adult coaches to inspect children's genitalia in school locker rooms and I'm going to be sick.
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
It seems almost like more people came to my last birthday party than to Trump's "Great American State Fair." We didn't even have a ferris wheel!
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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Since it's popping up again: Here's our 2024 coverage of the lease agreement between the city & Blazers that *requires* the Blazers to keep playing in Portland until 2030.
opb.org
Portland and Trail Blazers will consider 5-year extension to Moda Center lease
The proposed five-year lease extension with the city, which owns the land the Moda Center occupies, illuminates challenges the team’s management have faced in trying to finance major renovations to th...
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Team, it was a good ending. Volunteering at a challenging intersection at East #Portland #SundayParkways, and one guy in a souped up truck (with dangling balls, you know?) blew past. An hour later, he came back through, stopped, and APOLOGIZED for his behavior earlier. A lovely chat, then The Nod. 🙌
Me standing next to a Road Closed: Detour sign while wearing a bike helmet and a Sunday Parkways shirt
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
The wait is over! RSVP for Mitch Green's (@mitchgreen.bsky.social) re-election campaign launch on July 24! www.mobilize.us/mitch4portla... #portlandoregon #vote2026
mobilize.us
Mitch for Portland Re-election Campaign Kickoff (Portland City Council, District 4) · Mitch Green for Portland City Council (OR Working Families Party)
In 2024, I won my seat with a people-powered campaign that centered working families. Since I was sworn in, I’ve been fighting to build a Portland that works for everyone. Since taking office, I: ✔...
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Random idea for a Friday: Rube Goldberg Gym. Like crossfit, but funnier.
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Just in time for #Bike Summer, it's the #PCEF -funded Adaptive E-bike Rebate Program! * $8,500 new adaptive e-bikes OR * Up to $2,800 for electric/wheelchair conversions; AND * $300 for approved accessories Learn more and apply: portlandebikerebate.com/adaptive-app...
portlandebikerebate.com
Adaptive Applicants - Portland Rides
Eligibility requirements, eligible bike types and accessories, what you'll need if you're selected, and participating shops.
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
On leadership and building the bench: "I will find more joy in watching new astronauts go experience what we just experienced than I would going back again, and taking that from someone else...It will feel great to watch my friends go do these sorts of things. To watch humanity expand a little bit."
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
An astronaut's guide to life on Earth, Artemis II edition. www.newyorker.com/news/the-new...
newyorker.com
The Leader of NASA’s Artemis II Mission Is Still Moonstruck
The astronaut Reid Wiseman talks about going deeper into space than anyone in history, eating maple cookies in microgravity, and deciding how to spend his first day off after returning to Earth.
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Still finding post-it notes with ORESTAR numbers and scraps of paper with hastily-written percentage calculations by election result updates on various home surfaces. This is what they call spring cleaning, right?
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Feeling deep gratitude for Oregon's election workers, who ensure votes are counted and results can be trusted. We still have work to do! Democracy is messy and flawed and foundational to freedom. Thanks, team. Voting in Oregon, indeed, feels good. @oregonelections.bsky.social #vote2026 #democracy
Photo of me outside on a sunny day wearing a t-shirt that says "Voting in Oregon Feels Good"
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
So happy. So tired. Thanks to everyone who ran for office! Candidacy is a service to democracy. An honor to have supported people like @myrnafororegon.bsky.social @nafisafai.bsky.social @evelynforbeaverton.bsky.social @oregontammy.bsky.social Waz and Joe Hagedorn. Let's rest up, friends. 💓✊️
A photo of both campaign flyers and buttons for Myrna Muñoz, Tammy Carpenter, Nafisa Fai, Evelyn Kocher, Joe Hagedorn, and Waz.
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Both @opb.org and @oregonian.com have called it for Myrna Muñoz (SD 15) and Tammy Carpenter (HD 27)! #orpol
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Evelyn 💗 @evieevolving.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
According to my calculations, Ashley needs over 90% of the remaining votes to pull even with Tammy. Janeen needs more votes than are outstanding. Both of these races are callable. Congrats to @portlanddsa.bsky.social , @oregontammy.bsky.social , and @myrnafororegon.bsky.social !
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Evelyn Kocher for Beaverton City Council @evelynforbeaverton.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
ARE YOU READY FOR A RUNOFF? Let's get this done in November 🔥
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
WHOA, y'all. Latest Washington County election results ahoy. Tammy Carpenter (HD 27) and Myrna Muñoz (SD 15) both increasing leads. Nafisa Fai now with a 5 point lead for WashCo Chair. Evelyn Kocher & Rachel Philip likely to go to a runoff for Beaverton City Council. Screenshots in thread. #orpol
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Bonus election results update from Washington County as of 8 a.m. this morning! @nafisafai.bsky.social made more gains. Miles Palacios maintaining his lead for Metro Council D4, Kipperlyn Sinclair making gains for Washington County Commission D4 (Hofler on her heels). #orpol #washingtoncounty
Screenshot showing Nafisa Fai leading the Washington County Chair race with 37.13% to Pam Treece's 34.76%.
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
And Myrna Muñoz AHEAD by 150 votes from the most recent election data results!!! YESSSSSS!!!!! #datacenters #orpol #vote2026 @owfp.bsky.social
Screenshot showing Myrna Muñoz ahead by 150 votes on the elections website
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Tammy Carpenter @oregontammy.bsky.social AHEAD by 150 votes in the most recent election data release! YES!!!!! #orpol #washingtoncounty
Screenshot of Oregon Secretary of State showing Tammy Carpenter ahead by 150 votes
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
A gentle reminder that, yes endorsements matter and money (unfortunately) matters in elections. Also, please stop treating voters like NPCs. Thank you.
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Ariel Méndez @amendez.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Local elections matter
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Seeing so many friends post gorgeous photos of hiking/biking/being among wildflowers over the weekend is a good reminder of why protecting our natural areas is so important. Everyone everyone should have access to nature. To live, to breathe, to be.
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
It has come to my attention that I haven't posted visual joy in a while. Here is young me on the dubious but awesome rope swing over the bluff that used to be at Milo McIver State Park in Oregon. Dear danger slide, that's a see and a raise. :) #cheapthrill #genxchildhood #raisedferal
Young girl in mid-air on a dubious rope swing. Her mouth is open, and she is obviously having fun
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Hearing that the City of #Portland proposed authorization of up to $525,000,000 in water revenue bonds for Bull Run will mean up to 9% (NINE PERCENT) of annual (ANNUAL) rate water rate increases is breathtaking. Listen in: www.portland.gov/council/agen...
portland.gov
Public Works Committee | Portland.gov
The Public Works Committee meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The agenda is published below by 9:00 a.m. Friday before the meeting.Upcoming meetingsSubject ...
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Oof. Exactly. US Individual Income Tax Body Count: 2011-2025, in the style of the IRS: income-tax-body-count.lav.io #foreverwars #deathandtaxes
income-tax-body-count.lav.io
U.S. Individual Income Tax Body Count: 2001-2025
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
I lived in NYC during 9/11, and afterwards accepted a job in a different country so as to not pay for a war that used a friend's death as its justification. Here we are, 25 yrs later, and I'm doing taxes that are paying for genocide, the disappearing and unaliving of US residents, etc. I'm so angry.
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
I continue to be shocked but should not be surprised to see women doing all the prep work for an event or project, and then men walk through the door expecting to receive a chunk of the credit. And they get it. (And please miss me with the, "Well, maybe you should..." Spare me.)
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William Shakespeare @shakespeare.lol · 07/04/2026
Come on then, and remove him.
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Puff the Magic Hater @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Don't let this moment erode your humanity. Don't allow this uncertainty to make you feel siloed and helpless. Defend your own decency and our collective decency, because if those are lost, we won't hold much else.
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Just in time for great weather and terrible gas prices, it's Portland's PCEF-funded E-bike Rebate Program: * Standard: up to $1,600 * Cargo: up to $2,350 * Adaptive: up to $8,500 Eligibility: Income at or below 60% AMI, age 18 or over, and live in Portland. Check it out: portlandebikerebate.com
portlandebikerebate.com
Start Here - Portland Rides
Portland E-Bike Rebate Program: Get up to $1,600 off a new Standard Class 1 e-bike, plus $300 for accessories.
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Steph Routh (she/they) @stephrouth.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Having just organized my uncle's funeral mass the same week as we discussed fuel storage at the CEI Hub, I've been thinking about the knowable grief of a person's death and our community rituals, versus the profundity of ongoing climate grief, without ritual. How do we metabolize Cassandra's Curse?
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
“Air pollution fell substantially as Paris restricted car traffic and made way for parks, people-streets and bike-lanes.” Better for the climate, better for health, better for livability and quality of life. Common sense. Such a no-brainer, it’s remarkable that more cities HAVEN’T done the same.
washingtonpost.com
Paris said au revoir to cars. Air pollution maps reveal a dramatic change.
Air pollution fell substantially as the city restricted car traffic and made way for parks and bike lanes.
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