Happy #SmallBusinessWeek! Today, I spoke with Paul Thornton, owner of local and family-operated Thornton Coffee Roasters. Like other small businesses across Oregon and the country, Thornton was hit hard by Trump’s chaotic economic policies and tariffs. 🧵

Wildfire seasons continue to intensify and we must stay prepared and informed. Yesterday I met with organizations and agencies from across Oregon to discuss the 2026 wildfire season outlook as they work to preserve and protect communities.

Anti-science. Anti-vaccine. Anti-Health. RFK is dangerous for our nation’s children and most vulnerable. He should resign and let someone with real qualifications take his place.

AI is rapidly shaping classrooms and workplaces, and educators at all levels are concerned about the decline of creativity and critical thinking skills. We must implement guardrails and policies that promote rather than erode critical thinking.

These scientists give me hope -- they marched 250 miles to the nation's capitol to defend research, scientific principles, and truth. 🧵

Science should not be subject to political pressure. Federal research is a strategic asset that must not be manipulated to suit a political agenda.

It was an honor to celebrate the opening of the new OHSU Vista Pavilion cancer treatment center today! 🧵

The Trump administration wants NASA to privatize a lifesaving emergency satellite system that helps Oregonians prepare for increasingly severe wildfires. This decision could create gaps and risk public safety and access.

HUD is trying to change the rules for people who get federal housing assistance. 🧵

This Earth Day is a reminder to protect the home we have. I am working for a better future by advocating for affordable clean energy for Oregonians and Americans to help preserve the Earth for generations to come.

A motorcycle was seen dangling from a traffic light following a collision with another vehicle in #Vancouver. According to local police, the rider was hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, while the driver of the other vehicle was not injured. #Accident #Crash #Canada

What might the late great documentary maker Frederick Wiseman say about how our attention is being spent in relation to Gaza? Find out at the end of this week’s show, and visit Laura Flanders on Substack and become a subscriber to receive her extended commentary. 🔗 in bio. #Commentary #Gaza

A Ukrainian domestically produced “Bars” medium-range cruise missile filmed flying over the Russian capital city of Moscow earlier today, during a drone and missile attack by Ukraine against the western regions of Russia.

I'd still like to have a national conversation about Earl Warren. Did you know his role in Japanese American imprisonment? Has me thinking about how much of America's short dalliance with civil rights had to do with guilt over World War II. www.patreon.com/posts/157703...

“This is a confession and a half!” Andy admits to Neil that just after the Westminster Bridge attack, he accidentally caused chaos by leaving his bag under the New Scotland Yard sign – triggering a suspicious package scare Watch The Crime Agents 🫆 on @globalplayer.com 🎧

⚽️ Goal by Curtis Jones 🔴 Liverpool 1-0 Brentford 🔵 #PremierLeague #LIVBRE

What people think aura farming is vs what real aura farming is... #milsim #combatmedic #indiegame

Trump Stayin’ Alive Saturday Night Fever BeeGees @laylabelle3.bsky.social @jomommafromtwitter.bsky.social @buckivotesblue.bsky.social @tuscananerd.bsky.social @areyoulostinspace.bsky.social @bonniedreams.bsky.social @dakinispirit.bsky.social @meltheparadox.bsky.social

The United States has moved on to killing people in Cuba now. They are completely out of oil. They have no power. They have no way to get medicines. Newborns and the elderly are dying. All of this is also to be blamed on Donald fucking Trump. It’s just never going to end. 😡

And, whilst I’m heaping praise on people, the sheer inspiration of hanging out with the Irish trad lot, who play at the world class, is always amazing. These are people who, after playing to thousands, on the same night, will move heaven and earth to find a pub to play tunes in, for free. For fun.

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Der wahren Liebe eignet stets etwas Kindliches: ihre Gedankenlosigkeit ihre Unvorsichtigkeit ihre Vergeudung ihr Lachen und ihre Tränen. honoré de balzac 1799 - 1850

My immediate thoughts after a disappointing King’s Speech. #westminster #mp #parliament #government

There was such an overwhelming sense of relief when Nationals leader Matt Canavan announced in Mallee that The Nationals will scrap net zero and stop VNI West. Full Speech: https://youtu.be/-gj5SlkUJro

Israel says it will sue @nytimes.com over Nicholas Kristof's reporting on the horrible torture of Palestinian prisoners. It's an absurd attack on press freedom meant to further shield any accountability. Watch us count the ways this lawsuit threat is both frivolous and outrageous.

My humble, weekly request for contribution to help our 100% grassroots campaign, defeat Trump-loyalist Anna Paulina Luna in November. ✊🏾🇺🇸🇺🇦 brandtforcongress.com/donate

On Jan 30, NFS was honored to attend the Region 2 Family Connection Community Fair at the Ramsey Center at Lanier Technical College, presented by the Hall County Family Connection Network. With nearly 90 resource tables, this event was an incredible opportunity to build new partnerships.

4/6/26 Trump is asked about his failing mental health. #news #politics #currentevents

He really said this 😳😳😳😡😡🤬

Europa über alles!

Monday Update: A Girl Named Thomas (Phase IV) came out last week. If you haven't seen that one, go give it a listen. This Thursday I'll be reading from The Hag by Marc Eliot. That's a biography of Merle Haggard, if you're interested in that. #dagwoodmondayupdate

We’re often told America is deeply divided. But on issues that affect daily life, many agree. As Billy Ray explains, voters support higher wages, climate action, infrastructure and taking on Big Pharma. The problem isn’t the issues — it’s that Democrats have failed to clearly say what they’re for.

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#photography #montage #photographs sight over New Jersey oddity convention yesterday environment scenery sight

💙Gemeinsam für Deutschland💙AFD💙💙💙 #AFD 💙💙💙

Gabriel watched John Terry's penalty and said, "Hold my beer!"

The clear takeaway from today is that Donald Trump is not unstoppable and you are not powerless.

Novorossiysk, after the attack, the Grushovaya oil terminal is on fire. The "Grushovaya" oil terminal, part of the OJSC "Chernomortransneft", which is a subsidiary of OJSC "Transneft". The largest oil storage facility in the Caucasus. The oil base consists of underground and aboveground

Monday Money Motivation #AmericanExpress #AmericanExpressBusiness #AMEX #AMEXPlatinum #SLS #TeamSuperior #SuperiorLuxuryStyle

Okay, I downloaded this so you can easily watch it. YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS!!!! I’m going to repost it tomorrow to make sure as many people see it as possible.

Israel has been committing a genocide in Gaza and is now committing ethnic cleansing in Lebanon. Ending funding isn't enough — we need sanctions.

Stop Blaming Others For Your Pain_ Emotional Torture Revealed!

If anything can unite us… it might be Costco rotisserie chicken.

Power isn’t given. It’s taken. In this world, so is love. Tangled Empires dark Mafia series (Anna Harding) For readers of #AnnaZaires #RinaKent #PenelopeSky #darkromance #mafiaromance #darkromanceworld #morallygreyromance #slowburnromance #booktok

Today’s Extra Innings - the Astros Fans UK next-day recap: Game 59 - Astros 4-5 Brewers (10 inns) Check out ‘3 Up, 3 Down’ as I look at the key points from a hugely frustrating defeat to start the series at home. What were YOUR takes on the loss? #ChaseTheFight #Astros

Minnesota showed America that when working people come together in solidarity, we can stand up to any boss and the most powerful politicians. #NoKings

The Women Deliver 2026 Conference may have ended, but its impact stays with us. Hear from our CEO and President, Maliha Khan, on the one takeaway every #WD2026 delegate should carry forward. 🤝 Solidarity and connections 💬 Bold conversations ⭐️ The Melbourne Declaration

Turns out your the best weapons billionaires could buy and a weapon they’ve had aimed at public education for a generation.

🇫🇷 The Champions League has been won by PSG — and Paris was sent into chaos. 780 people were detained, 57 officers were wounded, cars were torched, and shops were trashed following the victory.

A barge carrying a crane and other equipment for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project arrives in Cincinnati, and increases could be coming to your Duke Energy bill. More local news 24/7 on our website: https://bit.ly/4vmPYLv

Ohhhhh Drake. It’s a wrap for you girlie pop

Join me at my fourth Annual SFV Pride to be loud and show that we belong right here in the greater San Fernando Valley, because this is OUR community, OUR history, and OUR ground to hold. 🗓️ June 27th 📍MARCH: 7115 VAN NUYS BLVD 🎉FESTIVAL: VAN NUYS CIVIC CENTER

New Jersey voters on GOP Rep. Tom Kean, who has not been seen for 3 months: "He needs to come forward with where he's been and what's going on... He is just missing... I don't feel like he's earned the right to be reelected."

⭕Après que les forces d'occupation #Israéliennes ont intercepté la #Flottille-Sumud dans les eaux internationales et agressé des militants, l'un des bateaux de la #Flottille gagne les côtes #Libanaises du sud. #Quds-News-Network

Mahlzeit 🖖☕️ Heute ist "Internationaler Tag des Akkordions". Hatte als Kind mal eins, weil der Musiklehrer damals kostenlose Akkordeon-Stunden angeboten hat. Aber ich hörte dann irgendwann auf, weil mein Musikgeschmack eher Richtung Punk ging. Mit 'ner Buddel Rum schaffe ich es vielleicht noch.

Goodnight

Drop something Green 🍀🐍💚🦖🐲

In Canada's largest act of civil disobedience, activists flocked to the woods to protect Fairy Creek, one of Vancouver Island’s last intact watersheds. Fairy Creek Watch free on knowledge.ca

That’s a lot of ocean and sun ☀️