Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition

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Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition

Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition

@OldKmartOptions

Neighborhood group focused on finding a safe + sustainable use for the old Kmart site that benefits the communities of Parkrose+Argay. Join us!

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Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition
Both @CommRubio and @MingusMapps4PDX could have had the enthusiastic support of Parkrose and Argay voters if only they'd shown any interest in fighting for us. This is what happens when you work for multi-billion corporations rather the people who elected you.
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Democratic Wins Media
Democratic Wins Media@DemocraticWins·
BREAKING: Reed Hastings, the founder of Netflix, just contributed $7 million to Vice President Kamala Harris. The Harris machine is a fundraising juggernaut.
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Ryan Hamilton
Ryan Hamilton@TheRyanHamilton·
My heart is broken💔: As friends & family know, my wife was pregnant with our 2nd child, & about to begin her 2nd trimester. A few days ago she had severe pains, & bleeding, and had to go to the emergency room. There, it was discovered that our baby no longer had a heartbeat. Devastated doesn't come close to what that feels like. Unfortunately for people like us, because of the current laws in the state of Texas, that was only the beginning of this nightmare. Jess (my wife) had an "incomplete miscarriage", and what needed to happen, what was best for HER, and her health, was to terminate the pregnancy, and get the baby out. The doctor gave her a medication that would move this process along, and sent her home. Where, apparently we would be handling it ourselves. We were told it might take a couple of attempts before it worked. I'll let you decide how you feel about that. After a long, painful night of the equivalent of early labor, the baby was still with her. So, we went back to the Emergency Center to get the 2nd dose. A new doctor was on call. He was an older man. You could hear him in the hallway as he said, "I'm not giving her a pill so she can go home and have an ab*rtion!". Being well aware that our baby no longer had a heartbeat. Then, he came into the room to say, and I quote: "Considering the current stance. I'm not going to prescribe you this pill". Then, just sent us on our way. The "CURRENT STANCE"?! Did he really just say that?! No one should ever have to hear their wife say: "Get this dead baby out of me!". Can you even imagine how that must feel? The pain, and the bleeding continued. So, we decided to go to another hospital, about an hour away. There was a female doctor on call there, and we thought we might have better luck. I should probably mention, the procedure to get the baby out is called a D & C. It's scary, & traumatizing, but sometimes necessary in situations like ours. Especially in emergency circumstances. So we get to the next hospital. They take Jess in, ask her a bunch of questions, do a new scan... confirm that the baby is still there, with no heartbeat, and then disappear... for hours. Only to come back in and keep asking the same questions over and over. It's becoming clear that they're primary concern is NOT my wife's health. Instead, they seem to be worried about the legalities involved. So, they decide it is not "enough of an emergency" to perform the D & C. They do, however, prescribe another, stronger, final dose of the medication for us to try again... at home. So, we go home to try again. Another long day/night of early labor pains. Only to discover my wife UNCONSCIOUS in the bathroom. Having to pick my wife's cold, limp body off of that bathroom floor, not sure if I was about to lose her, is something I will NEVER forget. She had to be rushed to the hospital. By this point she had lost so much blood, and bodily fluid, her body gave out. They were able to stabilize her, give her the fluids she needed, and we came back home yesterday afternoon. We were also able to confirm that our baby was no longer with her. Now, not only do we have to live with the loss of our baby... we have to live with the nightmare of what we just experienced because of political and religious beliefs. MY WIFE'S HEALTH SHOULD HAVE COME FIRST. PERIOD! God knows what mental and emotional damage this has done. If you consider yourself a staunch "pro-lifer" ... 1) You've never been through what we just went through, and 2) You should take a long, hard look in the mirror and reevaluate your reasons for supporting such a cold, barbaric, ignorant point of view. It's not that black & white, and it's never going to be. If you think your "Pray To End Ab*rtion" sign in your yard is "Christian", I suggest you revisit the teachings of Jesus and try again. If you support these laws that make ab*rtion illegal, and result in people being put through what we just were, you should be ashamed of yourself. I've never been so angry, or heartbroken... and the devastation I'm feeling must pale in comparison to what my poor wife is feeling.
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NWS Portland
NWS Portland@NWSPortland·
An Extreme Geomagnetic Storm has been observed. This could cause multiple and widespread issues with power & communication systems. HF Radio and GPS will likely be impacted. swpc.noaa.gov (1/3)
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Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition
@CommRubio @PortlandBPS greenlighting permits for a new diesel freight warehouse opposed by a majority BIPOC community already disproportionately burdened by east Portland's dirty air and heat islands is not how Parkrose+Argay residents would define "climate justice."
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Commissioner Carmen Rubio
Commissioner Carmen Rubio@CommRubio·
Portland has long been an international leader in sustainability and climate justice — and this commission will cement our climate actions within our new governance structure and act as a champion body for all current and future climate work. portland.gov/rubio/news/202…
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Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition@OldKmartOptions·
And yet, you have refused to use the power of your office to fight dirty and dangerous new diesel infrastructure in East Portland's majority BIPOC communities where neighbors have clearly said NO. Portlanders need you to walk your talk, @CommRubio.
Commissioner Carmen Rubio@CommRubio

Nearly every day we see proof that we are living in a climate emergency: Over the past several years, Portlanders have increasingly experienced record-shattering heat, choking smoke from increasing wildfires, more frequent floods, and other extreme climate events.

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Bike lanes sound aot better than increased traffic and more diesel emissions where we are already breathing filthy air.
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Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition@OldKmartOptions·
@CommRubio You know what else emits toxic pollutants? Diesel freight warehouses! Why are you deaf to the concerns of the hundreds of constituents in Parkrose and Argay begging you to stop dirty, dangerous, and equitable development in our community?
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Commissioner Carmen Rubio
Commissioner Carmen Rubio@CommRubio·
Gas leaf blowers emit toxic pollutants, particulate matter, and noise that creates negative health impacts for people nearby. This policy is the culmination of many years of hard work and advocacy to make Portland a healthier and cleaner place to live. portland.gov/rubio/news/202…
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Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition
Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition@OldKmartOptions·
So PDX city leaders can ban a BIPOC owned restaurant for smelling like a restaurant, and they can ban leaf blowers, but the kids at Parkrose High are expected to just suck it up? And by "it", we mean additional diesel emissions on top of the unhealthy levels we breathe daily.
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Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition@OldKmartOptions·
@barrettjoneill Because with better planning, better infrastructure, better public transit, and more equitable resource distribution, all families could be in the best position, not just affluent families. Sorry if the concept of public good is challenging for you.
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Parkrose Argay Opportunity Coalition@OldKmartOptions·
@barrettjoneill Truly glad your family is OK but the privilege implied in your statement is staggering. Everyone deserves to be able to move about safely regardless of income or access to expensive vehicles or tech gadgets. We should not require armor to get our kids to school in one piece.
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Barrett O'Neill
Barrett O'Neill@barrettjoneill·
Ignore this at your own risk. Do not put your family in a small car. Yesterday, my wife was driving my son to school and an oncoming delivery truck crossed the center lane and hit her head on — the driver had a seizure was going 40 mph. I was on my way to work in a separate car and got an emergency notification from Apple the car was in an accident and it had automatically called police (great feature Apple). I called my wife — no answer. I felt sheer dread and sick to my stomach. I immediately turned around and headed towards the location Apple sent. The police were blocking the entire street — not a good sign. I eventually got up there and found my wife and son who were okay, considering. My wife has a broken wrist and is shaken up but otherwise okay. The officer told me if she were driving a smaller car it would’ve been fatal — we bought this Wagoneer a month ago… I am so thankful they are okay (and the other driver is too) and that we chose to buy a large vehicle. Please do not put your loved ones into a small car. In an accident the size and weight make all the difference. Instead of the worst day of our lives, we’re celebrating my son’s 2nd birthday today with chocolate cake.
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