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Trump, the War Criminal: Over the weekend, Trump tweeted from his West Palm Beach vacation that, if Iran attacked the US in response to Trump's decision to kill an Iranian top general, he'll order attacks on Iranian cultural sites. Pleeeease stop this toddler from crushing civilization, Republicans.
Meanwhile on the Canadian Border: US Customs and Border Protection officials are detaining and questioning Iranians and Iranian-Americans who try to legally enter the US through Canada, sparking backlash from local CAIR chapters.
At least 100 #silencebreakers who bravely came forward to report Harvey Weinstein’s sexual misconduct risked everything to see him brought to justice. Today as his criminal trial begins, we’re in awe of their bravery & full of gratitude.
More from @irin: https://t.co/BgsWw6nRwq pic.twitter.com/zR5AqzQdx5
— TIME'S UP (@TIMESUPNOW) January 6, 2020
Warren/Castro 2020: Former Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro has endorsed Sen. Elizabeth Warren for prez, and plans on joining her in support on the campaign trail.
I'm Listening: Per the Telegraph: "Aliens exist and they could be living among us, the first British astronaut into space has said."
Michelle Williams' Right 2 Choose: The Golden Globes happened last night, giving celebz a chance to dish out some real talk to the masses. And the award for the best use of acceptance speech time goes to...
Michelle Williams accepts The Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie. #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/afS9Hkuoky
— NBC Entertainment (@nbc) January 6, 2020
Portland Gets a Globe: Laika Studios won a Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature for its film Missing Link. Suck it, Frozen II!
No War In Iran: An anti-war rally brought hundreds to downtown Portland Friday evening. Speakers underscored the need to protect the working class Americans and Iranians who will be called to fight in Trump's looming, wildly unnecessary war.
Hate Crimes in PDX: A Portland woman was indicted on hate crime charges last week for ripping off a Muslim woman's hijab and rubbing it over her naked body at a MAX platform. In related news, Jeremy Christian's trial begins later this month.
Fish, Remembered: Portland City Commissioner died suddenly from stomach cancer last Thursday. A day after his death, we spoke with Portlanders who knew him well about the legacy he'll leave behind.
Oh, And: I had the honor of chatting with OPB's Anna Griffin and Dirk Vanderhart (yes, that Dirk) about how both Fish's absence—and the departure of Police Chief Danielle Outlaw—will be felt at City Hall. Have a listen:
