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Clarence Thomas Secretly Accepted Luxury Trips From Major GOP Donor Island-hopping on a superyacht. Private jet rides around the world. The undisclosed gifts to Thomas have no known precedent in the modern history of the Supreme Court. “It’s incomprehensible to me tha...

Every time the Supreme Court dumps a load of decisions right before heading off for vacation, I'm reminded of how Clarence Thomas marked the conclusion of one SCOTUS session by boarding a private jet to Indonesia where he and Ginny island-hopped aboard Harlan Crow's 162-foot superyacht:

'Breakfast on the Bridges': a monthly Portland commuter tradition On the last Friday of the month, a group of volunteers serves up tasty treats to morning bike commuters and passersby. The event has been going on for over 20 years.

On the last Friday of the month, a group of volunteers serves up tasty treats to morning bike commuters and passersby. The event has been going on for over 20 years.

If fear is the goal, then solidarity is the antidote As nonprofits become Trump's next target, the lesson so far is that standing together is the only way forward.

A beautiful piece worth reading.

If fear is the goal, then solidarity is the antidote wagingnonviolence.org/2025/04/if-f...

A vintage photo from the National Archives shows smog hanging over the New York skyline

A vintage photo from the National Archives shows damaged oil drums piled high at an Exxon refinery.

A vintage photo from the National Archives shows cars driving down a road as smoke spews from factories in the distance and air pollution hangs over everything.

A vintage photo from the National Archives shows smog in Los Angeles taken from a high vantage point.

Just thinking about what the US looked like before the EPA existed

Protesters from Jewish Voice For Peace occupy Trump Tower to protest the detainment of Mahmoud Khalil. (via @btnewsroom.bsky.social)

Oregonians! Can you submit written testimony in support of the Pause Act before our Senate hearing on Wednesday? Click here for the toolkit: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Democratic Leaders Stand Real Still In Hopes No One Notices Them WASHINGTON—With the elected officials trying their hardest not to move a muscle, reports confirmed Monday that top Democratic leaders in Congress were standing real still in hopes that the American pe...

Democratic Leaders Stand Real Still In Hopes No One Notices Them

"Economic Blackout on February 28, 2025 Take Part & Share the News If you haven't heard there will be an economic blackout Feb 28th, nationwide. This means don't buy anything unless it's from a small business: No gas, no fast food, and definitely nothing from places like Target, Walmart, or Amazon. Get the word out! We want THEM to see that WE have the power. We will start with 1 day, then 3, then specific companies until our message is heart. Please spread the word! Thank you!"

Hey, I'm going to do this, and I hope you will too. Not because I think a one day pause will be a devastating blow, but because coordinated action takes practice, and if you don't do the small stuff, you will have a harder time gearing up for the big stuff.

Thousands of Portlanders showed up in spontaneous protest to what’s happening in DC. #50501

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Great pic! Snow on tongue!!

@mloebner.bsky.social good to see you here!

Good on you and Annie!!

Moonrise this morning. It’s a beautiful world.

Snow in Methow

Wish I was back in Methow Valley!

An amazing sunset a few nights ago. Hopefully the fog will lift and we’ll see clear skies again! Mostly just want to start posting here and not elsewhere!

a loaf of banana bread is sitting on a white plate next to a banana and chocolate chips . ALT: a loaf of banana bread is sitting on a white plate next to a banana and chocolate chips .

What’s the thing to do to support our fabulous Senator Merkley? Should I bake him Banana bread?

Hey Judy! I don’t know where Roey is. I’ll have to find out and let her know that you’re looking for her!