No in-person events are happening today, due to the far-right Proud Boys rally expected in North Portland tomorrow. Instead many groups are taking the time to prepare for counter-protests and other support.
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Articles
Associated Press
- Portland, Oregon, braces itself for large right-wing rally
- Oregon governor sends state police to Portland for protests
The Intercept
How the Protests Upended Portland’s Mayoral Race
The New York Times
- At Pentagon, Fears Grow That Trump Will Pull Military Into Election Unrest
- Portland Prepares for Violent Showdowns, Proud Boys and Tear Gas
OPB
- As Portland braces for more protest violence, progressive activists and police agree on who is to blame
- Oregon Gov. Kate Brown declares emergency in Portland as Proud Boys rally approaches
The Oregonian
- Some Portland police officers to be deputized as federal officers for Saturday’s Proud Boy rally, counter-protests
- Counter-protesters, photojournalist file battery, assault lawsuit against alleged Proud Boys affiliates
- Oregon State Police, Sheriff’s Office to command police response as Proud Boys come to Portland
Portland Mercury
Gov. Brown Puts State Troopers, Sheriff’s Office in Charge of Policing Proud Boy Rally