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Hi,
we’re four guys, and we’ve put together Westminster’s restaurant scene in an app called Vota. The concept is simple: you see two places side by side (for example Famille vs. Kachina Southwestern Grill), you choose the place you’d rather go to, and the ranking updates instantly. The more people vote, the more accurate the list gets over time. There are still a few duplicates here and there, but I’m continuously cleaning up the data.

Here’s the iPhone version, with categories that actually fit Westminster’s food scene:
https://apps.apple.com/app/vota-restaurant-ratings/id6744969212

And here’s the Android version (finally live):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vota.app

P.S. I’m not from Westminster (I live in Gothenburg). I’m not collecting data, not selling anything, and the app does not use AI-generated content. I’m posting in a few different subreddits because we now support more regions, and I genuinely want honest feedback from people who actually know the area.

I just learned that Deloitte, the firm encouraging Southern Oregon University to cut creative writing, music, women and gender studies and international studies is also listed among the primary sponsors for Trump's Freedom250 celebration, kicking off on May 17 with an event the administration calls "a revival", and "rededicating America to God".

Some of the main forces sponsoring this event alongside Deloitte are the Heritage Foundation, of Project 2025 notoriety, far-right Christian Hillsdale College, Museum of the Bible and Religious Broadcasters Association to name a few.

If you're still not sure this event will have a Christian Nationalist flavor, some of the speakers are:

• Evangelical revisionist historian Eric Metaxas, known for using his large platform to promote election conspiracy theories and encouraging Christians to "infiltrate the government",
• Self-described Christian Nationalist Sean Feucht, who gained traction by holding large worship events flouting pandemic safety protocols and is connected to far right extremist groups,
• Trump's spiritual advisor and grifting televangelist Paula White-Cain, who offers to assign personal guardian angels for $1,000 each,
• Outspokenly Christian Nationalist pastor Mark Driscoll, who is on his second Gilead-style megachurch after leaving Seattle-based Mars Hill amid scandal.

These are just a few of the overt extremists involved in putting on this event aimed at presenting a merging of the government with a violent, xenophobic and misogynistic brand of religion.

As part of its $15 million bailout for Southern Oregon University, the Oregon legislature required SOU to spend $500,000 on a budget reduction plan from Deloitte.

This plan was not approved last friday at a special board meeting, but trustees noted that Deloitte's plan would be "foundational" for their new plan, one they have six weeks to complete.

But should SOU trust Deloitte?

This is the same firm that got caught citing fake, AI-generated research in a multi-million dollar consultation with a Canadian government agency.

How can Oregonians put up with the recommendations made by a firm donating to put grifters and bigots on a national stage representing our country?

Please help find Jaxon. Case number 26-296 with Talent PD.

Hello all, today is another meeting about SOUs future at the Hannon library. Students are planning a protest choir, if you would like to show support for the vibrant arts at SOU and in the Rogue Valley, they would be grateful for your attendance and support. The students have been so grateful to your response this week. There are rumors circulating of potential businesses closing to attend in solidarity. I know we are all both busy and exhausted, locally, at a state level, globally, financially, everything is so heavy. But I also think humans getting together and creating music from nothing can be one of the most grounding and healing activities out there. I hope you will consider attending.

Hi everyone, SOU's current situation is a surprise to no one. Please help spread the word about this town hall, and share the flyer. We want to see anyone and everyone there to help start this conversation and imagine a future that is not reliant on the Deloitte plan.

The goal is to start building a base of support for SOU and to start asking what we as a community want SOU to be.

Hi!!!
I’m the admin of the Southern Oregon Neurodivergent Social Group (primarily a discord group, but those who don’t have one I can DM you with info) I’m amping up and sending out a blast for our discord server!!!

- I will post links to join the server. If any of them are “dead links” please lmk and I will send you a new one. -

The purpose of this social group is to create a safe space for neurodivergent folks of the valley. A group where you don’t have to mask, simply be yourself and know that we’re all here to support each other.

It can be extremely difficult to make friends as an adult in general. Being neurodiverse makes it even harder. Our goal is to make everyone feel welcome, safe, and comfortable.

As the only admin I can only be at one place at a time, although I’d love to make it to all of our events!

I’m looking for anyone interested in hosting: showing up to an event and representing the group. We have new events popping up multiple times a week!

We have a weekly movie night on Fridays, a variety of activities that are free or $ on Saturdays, AND a round table to be involved with planning, brainstorming, or socializing/bringing a craft.

My vision (would also love your feedback and ideas!!!) is this:

Part of my role would be something like a “friendship facilitator”, someone to ease introductions. I’m an extrovert and feel comfortable initiating conversations.

Free/inexpensive activities- Cafes, open mic, walks at a park, nature journaling, Zoom calls, body doubling at the library, silent socials, photography walks, etc.

Activities that cost money - bowling, movies, lunch, day trips, events like comedy nights, concerts, etc.

I don’t discriminate against anyone who isn’t officially diagnosed with any condition related to being neurodiverse. It is meant to be for anyone who identifies as neurodivergent.

I hope you consider joining us, and I look forward to seeing members at our upcoming events!!!

If you’re not comfortable commenting, please feel free to DM me and I’ll chat with you soon!

P.S. Thank you to one of our members who has been collaborating with me to make the discord group’s icon 🙏🏻

This has been well loved by humans and doggos! You must be able to pick up.

Seems like a lot of political pundits and candidates this election cycle are posting AI attack vids, after the attention paid to both Trump’s AI offerings and the Iran “Lego videos”. This one attacking our congressperson, Cliff Bentz is brutal - and imo well deserved. Moar please!

School's out and Summer's IN! June 5th, SLNT.LY is back for another First Friday Silent Disco in the Park!

Two channels of LIVE DJs, including KOSMIC LOVERS, TEK, JEFFREY SMITH, OTOCONIA, KODA. B and RETROTRON.

6-11PM in the front of Ashland's Lithia Park.

ALL AGES and fun for the whole family. Help spread the word and bring your friends! $10 Headphone rentals.