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Executive Director @TheStreetTrust.org promoting low-carbon transport for public health & economic justice. Fmly ran a global urban best practices exchange at Portland State. Recovered chef & restaurateur. #TacticalOptimism #EverydayAntifascist
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On a call today with EDs from orgs like @thestreettrust.org from Boston to San Diego, we heard stories how people who can't or don't drive are at increased risk from ICE - in bike lanes, on sidewalks, at bus stops, the "first, worst" harm principle applies to our already most vulnerable travelers.

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my goodness. someone on new york ave was killed by a driver hauling a tank post-army parade. a woman literally died for this useless excess.

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I’m holding a town hall meeting today, June 17, in Hillsboro. Doors open at 5 and the meeting begins at 6. Please do not bring large bags or backpacks.  I look forward to hearing your ideas and questions.

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Right wing extremists kidnap mayoral candidate in USA's largest city.

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One of my most frustrating ongoing debates is w/ EV proponents. My position is that motor vehicle traffic is too costly (in infrastructure & in lives) for me to support EV subsidies. Compact walkable neighborhoods connected by great transit, active transpo + TDM pgms yield more bang for the buck.

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Unlike the gas pump, this tech also allows us to carve out segments of users for discounts (ex. veterans, Tribes, seniors, rural zip codes) and apply congestion & infrastructure surcharges (ex. I-5, a MultCo fee for Burnside Bridge, etc.). HB2025 is a step in right direction, we should go faster.

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Don't let your emotions get the best of you, Portland. "[E]motional undercurrents frequently at play in sports stadium funding debates across the country.... Experts nearly unanimously agree that public subsidies for stadiums are a poor investment."

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It’s not hyperbole to say that the deaths in Minnesota are on the GOP’s hands. They’ve built this political environment and they’ve allowed a demagogue to spread hate. This is entirely on them.

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It's the smaller, redder, protests that need the most attention.

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@natsfert.bsky.social for @politico.com's angle here that PPB "has changed" is already debunked. "[Portland] police department will not assist ICE, [PPB Chief Bob] Day explained...." PPB 💯 will gas, assault, detain local protesters. PPB 💯 will abet ICE & the feds. www.politico.com/news/2025/06...

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As much as I love seeing peaceful protests all day, dislike seeing local law enforcement escalating and/or siding w Feds. Why should Portland taxpayers foot the bill to protect an ICE facility? Majority of our voters oppose Trump/ICE. PPB better off over at Mirabella keeping an eye on the seniors.

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It's kinda crazy to remember that the mass protests today got their start (and name) from a tweet about congestion pricing

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Portland, Oregon #NoKings

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Our parade was better than his parade.

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This assassination makes the Minnesota house even. I'm waiting for the first Republican Minnesota state legislator to commit to sit out votes until Rep. Hortman is replaced - otherwise Republicans are hugely benefiting from and complicit in this sort of political violence.

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It's funny right now, but when the tyrant-in-chief's feelings get hurt, volatility and violence follow.

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Man I’m not criticizing anyone who gets their ass up and marches around for something good, I don’t care if they’ve got a sign like “Domuld Drumpf hope u like Hamberders” they bought markers for that shit good for them

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The most Los Angeles sign ever. And it’s true.

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Let's get out there, stand together and protect each other. *We* are this country. That's the important thing

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