Turns out, Oregon's economy is doing quite well compared to that of most other states, contrary to what the big business lobby claims. Economist Joe Cortright of @cityobservatory.bsky.social breaks it all down on the latest Policy for the People podcast. Listen here: https://bit.ly/41RsXnf #orleg

"It is a testament to working people’s resolve and the fact that unions are increasingly viewed favorably and recognized as critical instruments for building a just economy," ~ Economic Policy Institute. Full article here: https://bit.ly/4sQpjVU

😀 Yes, forming a union in your workplace is not only possible, IT IS WORTH IT! ✔️ In this new mini-doc, we spoke with a social worker at Serenity Hospice in Eugene, on her team’s success forming a union after two long years. ✔️ Watch here: https://bit.ly/49iaZOT #orpol #orleg

📣 Take action—tell your legislators to protect Oregon families. The Oregon legislative session starts Feb. 2 👉 Send your message: https://bit.ly/45Dzbt6 Oregon’s automatic tie to the federal tax code risks losing up to $900 million in the next budget 🥵 🥵 🥵 #ORleg #ORpol #Salem

🤯 Crazy, but did you know our humble Hillsboro has several submarine Trans-Pacific cables running through it?? Our recent episode of Policy for the People questions if these multi-million dollar data centers paying their share in taxes in Oregon? Listen here: https://bit.ly/4s6W3cO #portland

⚖️ This legislative session, an effort is underway to repeal Oregon’s only mechanism for limiting vast wealth inequality. 🤑 This estate tax is projected to secure a whopping $1.1 billion in the next budget period. 🤔 Read here: https://bit.ly/4twYcQU #orleg #orpol

Tell lawmakers to support SB 1507, which eliminates some tax cuts for the rich and corporations and helps protect the services all Oregonians count on. Sign here: https://bit.ly/4qtvEVX SB 1507 explained in-depth here: https://bit.ly/3LXLRVi @forallfamiliesoregon #orleg #orpol #salemoregon

‼️ State senator James Manning Jr. speaks out against the Big Ugly Bill. ‼️ Oregonians made it clear at their press conference today: legislators must disconnect from the tax code! OCPP and our partners are at the capitol in Salem today protesting! #orpol #orleg #salem

We’re on the ground in Eugene at the federal courthouse today at the #DefundICE #AbolishICE protest This action is part of a nationwide general strike demanding the federal government stop funding ICE. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4btvNF4 #NationalShutdown #SupportImmigrants @pcun @fafo

📢 We sounded the alarm on the harm to Oregon’s budget due to our state’s automatic connection to the wasteful tax cuts in H.R. 1. Chip in today to strengthen OCPP’s impact at this critical moment. ✅ Donate: https://bit.ly/3M6bGTb Bill explained here: https://bit.ly/3LXLRVi #orleg #orpol

Coming up in 2026: Waitangi Day, 6 February 2026 Te Tiriti signed in Pōneke, 29 April. We will support Mana Whenua to mark the day of the signing on Wellington harbour. General Election campaign 2026 Please email us if you would like to be involved: tiritiactiongroup@gmail.com

Via @osmanyusufcom.bsky.social auf Instagram. Aus gegebenem Anlass. #Merz

ICYMI, the Trump administration wants to rescind a determination that held Utah to a higher standard for ozone pollution along the Wasatch Front. Environmentalists say it doesn’t solve the problem of air pollution here: www.fox13now.com/news/politic... #utpol #Utah

Even Fox News admits Ken Paxton is an "extremely flawed candidate" and "the worst is yet to come." If even their own cheerleaders see how utterly compromised their lineup is, it must be bad. But please, tell us more about how they are the party of law and order.

Juaquin knows educators deserve more—more support, more resources, more community. That’s why he’s with ATPE. Join him. atpe.org/join-now

Redistricting Update: Missouri, South Carolina, Louisiana and Alabama #news #elections #gerrymandering #redistricting

Nadia visited Bath and Body works to explore their new collaboration for the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu film. The collection features two unique scents: Force Flow, a fresh mix of apple and sage representing Grogu, and Bounty Hunter, a rugged blend of sea salt and patchouli.

Dog Pound de Dog's Life 🎵 Video completo: youtu.be/VfSEAHseAbk #dogslifegame #dogslife #game #ost #bandasonora

The Towel Trick for a Proper Kettlebell Hip Hinge #fitness #fitnesstips #workout #health #gym #exercise

Optimize Dumbbell Curls Using the Pinky Twist #fitness #fitnesstips #workout #health #gym #exercise

The SAVE Act would be the most restrictive federal voting bill to ever be passed by Congress. Lawmakers should be protecting the freedom to vote — not restricting it. Watch: bit.ly/4dfPQrx

It’s time for another member feature! This time we are featuring Lorikeet Creative, the media and marketing agency that manages Boulder Chamber, and Boulder County Film Commission social media accounts. Visit LorikeetCreative.com to learn about them. Their team will also be at the Creative Expo!

Part 4: Scared of the #StudentLoan "Repayment Letter"? 🤔 You don't pay a penny until the April after you graduate. And even then, only if you earn over the threshold (currently just under £33k). Earn less? Pay nothing! 💸 #NSMW26

Austin FC midfielder Dani Pereira on the instructions from Coach Nico Estevez as he was being brought on the pitch. We also asked Dani how he feels physically and personally. He said he feels good and happy to be back. Instant impact off the bench 🇻🇪🍷

Menudo golpe se ha llevado Pierre!!!! / What a blow for Pierre!!!! #ChronoCross

My horror cooking game will have child like drawings appearing as textures. That means I have to break out the crayons and practise drawing like a kid. And channel a sad child. #spotlight #promote #indiegame #gamedev #indiehorror #indiedev #wip #artdirection #trauma #horrorshowcase

One Nation One Leader One Demand Free the leader of Pakistan! #FreeImranKhan

A LITTLE FRANCE AND AFRICA HISTORY

Remember when the Trump administration pressured app stores to remove the ICEBlock app? It was a classic example of Trump’s favorite censorship move — jawboning. But a recent court case shows how media organizations can fight back. Watch FPF’s @trevortimm.bsky.social to find out more.

Telegram channels report explosions and drones in Volgograd.

🗣️ “Independent Ireland has been the biggest beneficiary of the loss in support for the Government over the course of the protests,” says Megan O’Brien, Political Reporter, Business Post. #TonightVMTV

"too left" 😂

Travlin’ Tammy of Tipsy Tours visits the Sgt. Floyd Memorial.

ABS confirmed in #Padres at #Nationals (Top 6). Washington Nationals challenged the ball call on Brad Lord's pitch to Manny Machado. Ball confirmed. HP: Derek Thomas | Upheld 71.1% (32/45). Later: Manny Machado lines out sharply to second baseman Nasim Nuñez.

You can feel the quiet anticipation. Early morning 0700 arrival to find the bag drop. Trying to keep the nerves at bay 😬🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️ #ParisMarathon #SchneiderElectric #running #raceday #ukrunchat

Hello Tony! Thank you so much! I wish you a successful Friday and a good start into the weekend, too! Have a great day full of happiness and fun! Always take care of you! Cheers my dear friend! 😊🫴🥤🥤🧃🥘🍲🥗🍦🍦🍫🍫🍫🍊🍊🍊

South Carolina Republican State Senator on redistricting: “Too many people in power just want to do whatever it takes to stay in power.” Republicans are gerrymandering the South to weaken Black political power and keep their House majority.

THINK OF THE CHILDREN

Shadows of the Empire Was Star Wars at Its Peak #gaming #retrogaming #starwars with @age_of_retro Before modern Star Wars games, there was Shadows of the Empire—a game that proved the franchise could expand beyond the movies in a massive way.

The whole account is just this.

Was too tired to work on any bigger project today, so i made a frog with a wizard hat, cause frogs with hats are cool. #lowpoly #low-poly #blockbench

Happy Road Trip Day to all those taking a road trip in the crowd and on FreezeCrowd.com today! Join us to freeze with something cool on your college campus and your Friday Feeling. ❤️😀🚙❄️ #NationalRoadTripDay #RoadTripDay #RoadTrips #FridayFeeling

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George Horne. 5x Glasgow Player of the Year. Sean Jansen. 10 tries. MOM vs Munster. The battle around the fringes could decide this quarterfinal. Also watch: Hiddleston at the lineout. Sam Gilbert off the boot. 📅 29 May | 20:45 CAT | Scotstoun #URC #URCRugby #GlasgowWarriors #Connacht #Rugby

Trump's plan to the farm labor shortage: Bring migrants back?

Did you catch the latest edition of Safe Space Digest? Each month we gather the top headlines in trust & safety news and give a quick summary of the stories impacting online child safety. Here's the latest from Cassie Coccaro, Communications Lead at Thorn. https://teamthorn.co/4l3w6cw

Happy Trans Day of Visibility, Illinois! I will always work to uplift and fight for the trans community and trans youth. 🏳️‍⚧️💙

#goodnight off to the dreamworld,time to mentally get out of this crazy reality. @jhbeetle.bsky.social @valtsaber.bsky.social @jojonor316.bsky.social @tedsgundams.bsky.social @iron-apostle.bsky.social @thedragonfortress.bsky.social @mayflowermay.bsky.social @skygirltanofett99.bsky.social

We are heartened to see that for the first time in 12 years, the U.S bishops issued a joint statement addressing the current situation impacting immigrants in our nation. We thank Pope Leo for leading the way and them for lending their voice to the voiceless and for standing up for human dignity.

🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 BIG BRO / LITTLE BRO HARPER & SCOUT LIFE LESSONS 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 MOMMY: Harper. Enjoy your last drink of dirty water... HARPER: Glub. Glub. MOMMY: Scout. And your last run through the burr field... SCOUT: Look. It's our plane. 1/2

An arcade with over 1100 games 🥹

ICYMI: Why does everyone head to Argentina to file Universal Jurisdiction cases? Is Argentina able to process them all and provide justice for victims in Myanmar Iran Ukraine Colombia Venezuela and more? Listen here to the experts 🎙️ www.asymmetricalhaircuts.com/episodes/jus...

Israel is dropping WHITE PHOSPHORUS bombs on civilian areas in Arnoun, Nabatieh, South Lebanon. White phosphorus can cause HORRIFIC injuries and suffocation. This is being used on CIVILIAN homes.🤬🇮🇱♾️ Source: EyeOnLebanon (Instagram).

It must be the first of the month. New Billboard Day!

Puppy Cuteness ^w^ | The Division 2

Fun, fun, fun! What a fab morning at our potted sports events.

You wont believe who he misses… did you get everybody? #gaming #videogames #guessinggame

Mühendisliğin efsaneleştiği mükemmel bir örnek ⚔️✨ - Aston Martin Valhalla, yarın #TheCrewMotorfest'te.

I've gotta check out Runescape Dragonwilds soon! It looks great! #runescape #runescapedragonwilds #survivalgame #PS5 #playstationshowcase