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politics & government editor @OPB | RipCity takes | treatises on parenting | listen to OPB Politics Now anywhere you get your podcasts or on the YouTubes

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Oregon's embattled Lori Chavez-DeRemer is at the Inter Miami White House event.

05.03.2026 21:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Can't believe this was four short incredibly long months ago.

05.03.2026 19:36 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

New Sturgill is a straight up boogie record, like I don't know how you don't become a private detective investigating a new case at 1 am at a sketchy bar in Atlanta in 1978 listening to it

02.03.2026 15:44 πŸ‘ 539 πŸ” 45 πŸ’¬ 31 πŸ“Œ 24
Recruitment

Come work with me! Couple new newsroom jobs at @opb.org at the moment. workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/defau...

27.02.2026 22:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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How Portland’s ICE protests took the national stage In this first episode of the documentary series β€œThe Crackdown," OPB takes a look at the protests in Portland, where nightly demonstrations on a single city block escalated into a test of presidential...

Happy Friday. OPB has a new documentary series called "The Crackdown." It's a must watch. Episode 1: War Ravaged is here. Check it out www.opb.org/article/2026...

27.02.2026 18:54 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Multnomah County elections office needs more money, staff, new building, audit finds An audit released Thursday finds the county’s Election Division needs more funding for voter education programs, is falling short on supporting employees, and may need a new office – among other conce...

An audit released Thursday finds the county’s Election Division needs more funding for voter education programs, is falling short on supporting employees, and may need a new office – among other concerns.

The audit comes 8 months before Multnomah County holds its first ranked-choice election.

26.02.2026 16:45 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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Portland advances antidiscrimination protections for polyamorous families Portland is poised to be the largest U.S. city to allow polyamorous families to sue over discrimination.

Portland is poised to be the largest U.S. city to allow polyamorous families to sue over discrimination.

25.02.2026 23:09 πŸ‘ 235 πŸ” 74 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 7

Well, he is Rob Williams III, not II

10.02.2026 04:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My 6 year old thinks she lost $15 today (for a school charity) and she's pretty responsible. She's also pretty upset about it.

07.02.2026 02:42 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Jeff Bezos’s wealth has increased an average of $70 million every day of 2026, meaning that he could have offset The Post’s losses with what he’s made since Monday.

05.02.2026 02:48 πŸ‘ 15315 πŸ” 4643 πŸ’¬ 445 πŸ“Œ 252
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Oregon’s 2026 legislative session: What you need to know Budget challenges, ICE activity and roads will compete for attention in the five-week session convening Monday.

It's Groundhog Day and a familiar slate of issues continues to cast a familiar shadow as lawmakers once again tackle high housing and energy costs, as well as soaring homelessness. Bu there are a few new wrinkles to this year's legislative session.

02.02.2026 17:00 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I want you to listen to ALL of our podcast episodes (SUBSCRIBE ANYWHERE YOU LISTEN). But, IMO, this is an especially good one!

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5GLQ...

29.01.2026 20:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Portland’s foie gras ban fails in committee, but it might not be cooked Portland city councilors will discuss a citywide ban on the sale of foie gras on Tuesday morning.

Alert: We updated this story and @andrewtheen.bsky.social made some headline magic.

27.01.2026 23:26 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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In 2017, the Roseburg News-Review published this letter to the editor about shooting protesters.

27.01.2026 20:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

This story has gras-vitas

27.01.2026 17:28 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I was wondering if it was an earl breadcrumb. I look forward to going to this if it opens in 2037

26.01.2026 20:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

my james beard knowledge is extremely minimal!

26.01.2026 20:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

ah!

26.01.2026 20:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

is that a bowtie?

26.01.2026 20:42 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Caleb Love ROY

23.01.2026 05:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a green screen . ALT: a man in a suit and tie is standing in front of a green screen .

Blazers are back at .500. Despite not having a point guard essentially the entire season. No scoot at all. #ripcity

19.01.2026 05:02 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The aura of despair and exasperation permeating Portland City Council is something to behold. Still no prez

14.01.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
OPB Politics Now Live: Oregon enters an election year with big political questions
OPB Politics Now Live: Oregon enters an election year with big political questions YouTube video by Oregon Public Broadcasting

The OPB Politics Now podcast is going live here momentarily. Join us! www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v7_...

08.01.2026 18:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Feds plan on lowering Detroit Lake to lowest levels ever. That has locals concerned The small city of Detroit relies heavily on its reservoir to boost the local economy.

The drawdown is part of an effort to help threatened Chinook salmon move downstream. But some local residents and surrounding communities argue such a significant drawdown could create dirtier water and damage the sportfishing industry in Detroit.

10.12.2025 17:00 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

lol

06.12.2025 02:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
OPB Politics Now Live: Homelessness in Portland and taxes in Oregon take center stage
OPB Politics Now Live: Homelessness in Portland and taxes in Oregon take center stage YouTube video by Oregon Public Broadcasting

Good morning. We are going live on the YouTubes with this week's episode of @opb.org Politics Now. Join us at 10:30 www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6NH...

04.12.2025 18:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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OPB

We just screened the incredible Class of 2025 documentary here at the OPB studio. It's truly astounding. An incredibly moving and amazing project. Watch it tomorrow morning at this link! Congratulations to Rob Manning + @lmiller12.bsky.social and the team at @opb.org.
www.opb.org/specialrepor...

06.11.2025 20:44 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
OPB Politics Now Live: Portland's camping ban, suburban ICE raids and election recap
OPB Politics Now Live: Portland's camping ban, suburban ICE raids and election recap YouTube video by Oregon Public Broadcasting

Going live at 1030 on the podcast today. Discussing ICE raids in the Portland suburbs, the city's camping ban and more. Join us. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKsd...

06.11.2025 18:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a basketball player wearing a jersey that says portland on it ALT: a basketball player wearing a jersey that says portland on it
01.11.2025 19:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Food is the first thing to go,’ Oregonians brace for SNAP delays if federal shutdown drags on One in six Oregonians receive SNAP benefits. If the government shutdown continues, many are unsure how they’ll get by.

ICYMI: Reporting on SNAP in Oregon as federal shutdown continues. β€œIt isn’t like you can just go eat grass or something. There’s no substitute for food.” Check out this @opb.org dispatch www.opb.org/article/2025...

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