Beatrix Li

“What’s an effective social media strategy in politics right now?” Me: *Sigh* “Well. The girls on Tik Tok are making thirst trap videos of Mamdani and El Sayed to Daddy’s Home by Usher.”

I made this for me Yes, I can clock in and do work for the community with my big heart and then clock out and then go to Vegas to party with Charli xcx, what’s not computing. Big heart, bigger butt

My ability to make a joke about it

Saw Charli xcx in Vegas last night—I mean, l saw god. She pulled through after missing her last show as she got sick and lost her voice 😭

CHARLI HAS RISEN FROM THE DED AND PERFORMING TONIGHT SEE U TONITE ANGEL

Dudes, send thots and prayers to Charli xcx, who missed her last show yesterday as she was sick. Seeing her in Vegas tomorrow to make my dreams come true. Docs, give her the good stuff but also, rest up 😭💖

The woman responsible for the Civil Rights Division at the United States Justice Department says she’s “indictment maxxing”

My favorite Tik Tok sound that plays in my head when either 1) I get self conscious or 2) someone in fact, does say something weird, is “Sources confirm, your vibe was weird and yes, everyone could tell.” -newscaster voice

Me when people ask me what my Halloween plans or costume is, during election / insane workload season: (Things I saw on my walk.)

Timeline cleanse. Remember what we are fighting for. For example, I would like to fight for more fall foliage strolls uninterrupted by upsetting phone notifications.

Feeling inadequate because everyone on Bluesky appears to be an author or a lawyer or a scientist? Follow me and feel better about yourself, for I have the intellect of a clever potato.

That sounds so disgusting Notice where the food tech company is located

Nearly 800,000 people took to the streets in over 140 cities across France on Saturday. The protests were made up of high school and university students demanding better education conditions, as well as labor unions, who mobilized workers in protest of public service cuts.

The greatest challenge of our time isn’t to figure out how to get to Mars or become interstellar, but to figure out how to live sustainably on Earth.

1 in 5 Americans regularly get news on TikTok, including 39% of adults under 30, up from 9% in 2020 www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/...

With Mayor Mamdani’s policies and platform being implemented at such a lightning speed rate, begs the question, what if we loved ourselves too

Got a meme, dad pun, dark joke, or story about getting teargassed? We want to hear from you. -Sincerely, a Portlander who hates teargas who hopes to add fuel to the campaign as an unofficial volunteer

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Maybeeee we can adjust the 10 min timer and think about if we want to do a QR code, but PDX should have more restrooms! CC: City of Portland lol

Attn: City of Portland and the state of Oregon: Let’s make Trimet fast and free. www.businessinsider.com/how-mamdani-...

Attn: Portland

AI shouldn't be able to fire you, fire a weapon, or deny you healthcare.

Just like Mayor Mamdani’s platform for New York City buses, I am also fast and free

Never underestimate the power of the emotion of disgust. I think whole revolutions, movements, and policy changes can start with a girl saying, “ew”

Good a time as any to remind people that PSR is one of the greatest developments we've had in this city in recent history and we should not only be tangibly investing in it, but it should fill us with pride to push it forward and expand it.

The xenophobia, Islamophobia, and racism is running rampant right now with people asking electeds of color about Hasan Piker. See: El Sayed’s campaign. Maybe ask about their platform / policies and not about a streamer...?

Classes not cuts

Maybe we can consider shifting language from saying: “young, promising, up-and-coming woman” to “accomplished, incredible leader of our times, a professional / expert / advocate, etc with political moral clarity” about women in their 20s-30s who absolutely kill it. Angelita or AOC for reference.

I'm in Committee, where we hear recommendations to expand Portland Street Response. This past budget cycle, I passed my Community and Health budget, restoring $659k and 4 positions to PSR. In today’s discussion, I will consider how we can build on that investment to get people the care they need.

The Community and Public Safety Committee is meeting today & talking about two big things. Right now is the report back from the Portland Street Response Advisory Committee, created last June, appointed last December. It's reporting its final recommendations today. Livestream at:

The Public Safety Committee is reviewing recommendations for Portland Street Response today. Because it's election season, I'll point out that the Dumb Two Cents Thing™ will siphon $16M from the general fund, which is more than the entire PSR budget and then some. www.portland.gov/sites/defaul...

I’m telling you, the art of distraction works and we can just give him little interior design projects around the White House to focus on, rather than further worsening immigrants’ lives

Portland selects Mac Muir to be 1st head of the Office of Community-Based Police Accountability. Resume in link. All candidates were good, & Mac impressed Alliance members with his candor and experience. Note: there may be legit grumbling from other candidates. www.portland.gov/hello/news/2...

This is who violates decorum, btw. Not @pnwpolicyangel.bsky.social

Today in the Housing and Permitting Committee Chair Avalos had to interrupt and call to order Brian Owendoff who violated our rules of decorum and engaged in ableist slurs at the dais. Mr. Owendoff’s comments were deplorable and the chair was right to gavel him out.