Summary
Tonight’s demonstration was a direct action that quietly happened with very little press coverage. A small group of protesters gathered at Laurelhurst Park, then quietly marched through residential areas to their destination: the office of the Democratic Party of Oregon. Once there, windows were smashed and graffiti was applied on the building. The group didn’t stay in the area, but were followed by police as they marched back to Laurelhurst Park. At least one arrest occurred as protesters marched away, and as they returned to Laurelhurst the group dispersed and the night came to an end.
Scheduled Events
- Fred Hampton Community Clinic – 11 am
- PDX Car Caravan Protest – 2 pm
Timeline
Protesters gathered at Laurelhurst Park for a march and direct action, which wasn’t announced on social media and largely wasn’t reported on until after its conclusion.
Just now beginning updates for the DA this evening, all was very secret.
— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) November 9, 2020
A similar theme emerged from the photos I took earlier today at the other democratic office. Tonight focused on the Democratic Party of Oregon office off of Sandy. pic.twitter.com/x01pUK3QKE
— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) November 9, 2020
The group’s message was very clear: the Democratic Party had not represented their views. No party would, no president would. pic.twitter.com/uFEqfah7j8
— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) November 9, 2020
Biden would not be enough to fix this pic.twitter.com/hG3zLrknlo
— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) November 9, 2020
“Fuck trump!
— Leif- they/them? (@leifinpdx) November 9, 2020
Fuck Biden too!
They don’t give a fuck about you!”#PortlandProtests #pdx #acab #PortlandProtest #PDXprotest #blm #BlackLivesMatter
While the action was quickly over, and protesters left the space efficiently, newly downgraded RRT on bikes soon approached pic.twitter.com/2crzxA0sqZ
— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) November 9, 2020
A member of the group is arrested:
#31 made a very aggressive, targeted arrest and shouted, “CM them if you have to!” To other officers when they felt other protesters weren’t moving back appropriately. pic.twitter.com/Q4N0hSXCVc
— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) November 9, 2020
Small rush and arrest pic.twitter.com/OURUc2pJNJ
— Leif- they/them? (@leifinpdx) November 9, 2020
On a high note, here’s John on his bike. He added ski goggles. pic.twitter.com/RYRLWzayn9
— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) November 9, 2020
Police then pursued protesters into Laurelhurst park, where Nike police rode through the area and riot cops puppy guarded the entrance. It was unclear how protesters were expected to disperse, but eventually everyone drifted away.
— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) November 9, 2020
The direct action is over by 10 pm.
Group has scattered after 2 arrests. As far as I know the evening is over
— Leif- they/them? (@leifinpdx) November 9, 2020
Media
Present
- Leif @leifinpdx – Cashapp/Venmo: leifinpdx
- Melissa “Claudio” Lewis – Cashapp: $ClaudioReport / Venmo: Claudio_Report
Articles
OPB
The Oregonian
- Editorial: Election gives Portland City Council a chance to reset
- Governor says extra cops in Portland can stand down because large, violent presidential protests didn’t materialize
- Opinion: Community resilience outshines political adversity
- Readers respond: Co-opting of racial justice protests
- Readers respond: Stealing the election
- Ted Wheeler won reelection as Portland mayor by an historically narrow margin; Here’s how he held on to lead for 4 more years
- Protesters shatter windows, paint graffiti on Multnomah County Democrats building
Willamette Week
Protesters Break Windows, Spray-Paint Multnomah County Democratic Party Headquarters
Police
Agencies Present
- Portland Police Bureau
Munitions
None
Arrests
Charges
- Criminal Mischief II
- Escape III
- Criminal Mischief I