James Ofsink (@jamesofsink) 's Twitter Profile
James Ofsink

@jamesofsink

Portlander. Civic nerd. Portland Forward. Tax Supervising Cmsr representing the people of MultCo. Advocate for equity. Cyclist. Dreamer. he/him

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Rep. Travis E. Nelson 🩺 (@iamtravisnelson) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I’m glad that Ballot Measure 112 passed. That said, there needs to be much deeper conversation and analysis on why 45% of Oregonians voted NO on removing slavery references from the Oregon constitution. #OrPol #Orleg #BlackLivesMatter #Oregon #slavery

Candace Avalos (@candaceforpdx) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ATTENTION: We need more women & femmes to apply! Please share with your friends and my DMs are open if you'd like to discuss this more. Happy to give you a pep talk and any information you need to feel confident about taking on this important leadership position! ✊🏾

James Ofsink (@jamesofsink) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Reading over this list of Commissioner Hardesty’s accomplishments during an extremely difficult four years demonstrates how incredibly effective she has been at making big picture changes. Going to miss her passion, values, and energy on City Council.

Oregon Center for Public Policy (@ocppnews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Why do the rich keep getting richer, while everyday Oregonians are left behind? Because they rake in fortunes on capital gains - their money makes money. The kicker? These fortunes are taxed at LOWER federal rates than income earned by the working class through actual labor.

More Perfect Union (@moreperfectus) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A Kansas City Fed report released today finds that corporate price markups accounted for over half of 2021's inflation. Markups grew by 3.4%, amounting to 58% of total inflation. The same year, U.S. corporate profits surged to their highest level since 1950.

Jeremy C. Young (@jeremycyoung) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The text of DeSantis' higher education bill has been released. It's as terrifying as the press release suggested it would be. Florida HB 999 would enact the most draconian and censorious restrictions on higher education in the history of this country. flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2…

James Ofsink (@jamesofsink) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In-person organizing is just the best. Hadn’t really appreciated how much I’ve missed the energy of creating a thing with people face to face.

Akela Lacy (@akela_lacy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A few months back I wrote about the fallout from a private equity firm taking over Dems’ major campaign tech company. If you’re having trouble with NGP VAN tools I want to hear about it! Original stories here theintercept.com/2023/01/24/lay…

ProPublica (@propublica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

For decades, Justice Clarence Thomas has secretly accepted luxury trips from a major Republican donor, newly obtained documents and interviews show. The extent and frequency of these apparent gifts to Thomas has no known precedent in modern SCOTUS history... 🧵👇

For decades, Justice Clarence Thomas has secretly accepted luxury trips from a major Republican donor, newly obtained documents and interviews show.

The extent and frequency of these apparent gifts to Thomas has no known precedent in modern SCOTUS history... 🧵👇
Matt McNally (@mattmcnallypdx) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Feeling down about the state of Portland? Next year, we get to elect an entirely new city council. Every current council member could win re-election & they would still be outnumbered by the new 12 person council. Start organizing. This is an unprecedented opportunity.

🌬Emory like Memory (@emorymort) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Wonderful column - full of great information about Portland’s emerging Police Oversight body many have probably forgotten they voted for. Everyday people working hard, working together to make the improvements we need Thank you Candace Avalos ! oregonlive.com/opinion/2023/0…

James Ofsink (@jamesofsink) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I was very hopeful for the Florida voting reforms, which had the potential to (re)enfranchise more people than almost any other democracy reform being considered nationwide. Sad to see that potential completely undercut by a governor hostile to voting. apple.news/AT29bMltITdOSq…

Candace Avalos (@candaceforpdx) 's Twitter Profile Photo

While we're on the subject of Legislator Pay: 1. Follow the dialogue in Salem happening this session on increasing the salaries of legislators: opportunitytoserveoregon.org 2. The Portland Salary Commission is setting pay for councilors in the new govt: portland.gov/transition/sal…

Candace Avalos (@candaceforpdx) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Genuinely brought a tear to my eye 🥲 An incredible manifesto of love for this incredible city, thank you Wm. Steven Humphrey for kicking off this Portland Mercury 🗞 series with a beautiful love letter to Portland! 🫶🏾 SAY NICE THINGS ABOUT PORTLAND! portlandmercury.com/say-nice-thing…