Summary Protests continued across Portland, from a car caravan that looped from East Portland to downtown, to a Firefighters in Solidarity with BLM event, to The People Vs. ICE holding a march and rally to talk about its impact on their community and solidarity with other oppressed groups. Marchers gathered at Waterfront Park before proceeding … Continue reading Protests for July 31
Protests for July 30
Protesters evicted from Lownsdale Square, a march for justice for Patrick Kimmons, and a quieter night at the Federal Courthouse
Protests for July 29
The feds might be leaving, but not without another round of tear gas / hundreds turn out for another night of protest
Protests for July 28
Native song and solidarity, a few rounds of pepper balls from the feds, and a press arrest
Protests for July 27
A vigil for Tete Gulley, and back downtown for another night of tear gas and pepper balls from the feds
An Open Letter to Those Outside Portland
Hello friends and family, You may be wondering if things in Portland are as bad as you have heard on the news. Well, yes and no. If you aren't downtown, things are business as usual for the pandemic, with a little added tension and some weird planes and helicopters going overhead. ...
Protests for July 26
Push for Peace on wheels, moms and dads and vets return downtown, and the feds destroy medical supplies
Protests for July 25
Protests continue across Portland, moms and vets form human shields, an inside look at building protective gear, and the Federal Courthouse fence takes some damage
Protests for July 24
Diverse groups gather at the Justice Center, Commissioner Hardesty speaks, protesters experiment with power tools on the Federal Courthouse fence
Protests for July 23
Downtown protests continue, the feds respond again with tear gas and other munitions