Month: December 2020

Summary

Despite the coming of the new year, tonight’s protest looked straight out of Portland’s summer season. Protesters were back at the Justice Center in numbers for the first time in a long time (not counting the Remember Wounded Knee memorial a few days ago, which started at the Justice Center but then moved to ICE), and it seems some time off has reinvigorated the community. Protesters began the night with speeches, fireworks, and setting several items on fire including a crosswalk light and a plastic dumpster.

The fires prompted an announcement from the Portland Police LRAD that the gathering was declared an unlawful assembly and, minutes later, a riot. Shortly after, Portland Police arrived and were able to push protesters a few blocks before they began throwing bottles and fireworks at officers. After being pushed back to the Justice Center by protesters, reinforcements from Homeland Security and Multnomah County Sheriff’s arrive. The joint forces managed to push protesters back a few blocks once again, bull rushing and causing injury to protesters at least once, before withdrawing at midnight. Protesters took the opportunity to move away from the Justice Center and migrated towards the Pioneer Square area, where some took to smashing windows and at least one store was reportedly looted. A small group of police officers came to the area to disperse protesters, but the night ended not long after.

Timeline

The New Years protest demonstration begins at the Justice Center in Downtown Portland.

NYE coverage starts here: @2lesslegs reminds everyone how the PPB pulled a performative stunt and took a knee outside the MCDC. The crowd screams, we all remember the incident and how it changed nothing. And the recently released memo from Ted about how good a PR stunt it is

— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) January 1, 2021

By Portland’s Justice Center downtown it’s like a weird reunion of protests past. People in black are dancing to music and chanting protest slogans. Someone sets off a firework, quite loud. Down the block, the sound of breaking glass signals people are smashing the Starbucks.

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) January 1, 2021

What a reminiscent way to ring in the new year – 100ish people in bloc dance in the street outside the JC, undercover cops circle, a few fireworks are let off – brings me back to summer #PortlandProtests

— Peter (@gravemorgan) January 1, 2021

A Blue Lives Matter flag goes up faster than anything I’ve seen antifa supposedly burn before pic.twitter.com/l0rDQAVqp7

— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) January 1, 2021

There are about 150-200 protesters gathered in front of the Justice Center in downtown Portland. Crowds are shooting fireworks on Chapman Square. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/CMid3h7IXe

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) January 1, 2021

A flaming traffic light in front of the courthouse, a red smoke bomb glows behind it pic.twitter.com/GxU4xkfrrX

— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) January 1, 2021

A small fire has been set behind the fence surrounding the federal courthouse.

Behind the courthouse fence. pic.twitter.com/gVyfkfT8KC

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) January 1, 2021

Just before 10:45 pm, Portland Police declare the gathering an unlawful assembly.

DJ LRAD makes an appearance and declares an unlawful assembly #PortlandProtests

— Peter (@gravemorgan) January 1, 2021

Well if it ain’t the symbol of the fuxkin year, a dumpster fire! #PortlandProtests pic.twitter.com/hjETjGyeMP

— Peter (@gravemorgan) January 1, 2021

The dumpster that was lit on fire does not handle it well.

A dumpster is lit on fire and then melts to the ground#PDXprotests #portlandprotest #Portland #protest #NewYearsEve #Oregon pic.twitter.com/t1XYEZgoDt

— Bethany Kerley (TopQualityDumpsterFire) (@TopQualityFire) January 1, 2021

Minutes later, at about 10:50 pm Portland Police declare the gathering a riot.

Update: Portland Police has just declared a riot. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter

— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) January 1, 2021

Still no sign of police though other than the lrad

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 1, 2021

A beautiful scene in downtown Portland on New Year’s Eve #PortlandProtests pic.twitter.com/kxtNI5XGGd

— Peter (@gravemorgan) January 1, 2021

Officers in riot gear arrive just before 11:15 pm.

Riot cops have arrived #PortlandProtests pic.twitter.com/FyQlcLbSez

— Peter (@gravemorgan) January 1, 2021

Officers are out and pushing protesters west on SW Main. Protesters throw fireworks and water bottles. pic.twitter.com/6GiKke82iS

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) January 1, 2021

Riot cops in downtown portland on new years eve #PortlandProtests pic.twitter.com/5SC9WWXMI4

— Peter (@gravemorgan) January 1, 2021

After pushing protesters about one block west, officers retreat.

Protesters push cops back as they retreat and try to mace the crowd while firing munitions in Portland OR #PortlandProtests pic.twitter.com/fICycvgq4j

— Peter (@gravemorgan) January 1, 2021

Phew ? so ppb pushed in, protesters didn’t budge and held the line until they advanced yelling “move back!” and it worked. They pushed the police back 2-3 blocks with lots of sound makers too. Once the cops got pushed to the back of the injustice center reinforcements showed up

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 1, 2021

Homeland Security (DHS) officers then arrive to confront protesters.

The Feds are back in downtown Portland. DHS agents have arrived. pic.twitter.com/yCrdEBGloU

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) January 1, 2021

Federal Agents marching in downtown Portland, during the last few hours of 2020. pic.twitter.com/4VY92ynr6q

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) January 1, 2021

The crowd of demonstrators in Portland are actively pushing back the DHS. pic.twitter.com/IdF8L9JLIz

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) January 1, 2021

Under pressure from the advancing protesters, DHS starts using chemical weapons and fires wildly into the crowd with impact rounds. The federal agents continue to fall back for now. pic.twitter.com/5M8i9UDWC1

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) January 1, 2021

The Feds push back with greater force. pic.twitter.com/Tl1CjtJ5p7

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) January 1, 2021

DHS retreats again. There’s a bit of a back and forth going one. Continued fireworks vs munitions. pic.twitter.com/YWiZuItyhu

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) January 1, 2021

The back and forth with the DHS rages on. Lots of smoke from all the fireworks. pic.twitter.com/xuEVU7No0y

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) January 1, 2021

Tear gas deployed in Portland #PortlandProtests pic.twitter.com/c4YBqGeE94

— Peter (@gravemorgan) January 1, 2021

City Police, Sheriffs, and DHS advance west. pic.twitter.com/QWjzjcnchf

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) January 1, 2021

More scenes from Portland on anew Years Eve #PortlandProtests pic.twitter.com/G00rOpBgQl

— Peter (@gravemorgan) January 1, 2021

In the footage below, protesters are seen being shoved to the ground from behind by sprinting police officers.

Police and sheriffs bull rush the crowd, assaulting people along the way. pic.twitter.com/rQtNLSiAa0

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) January 1, 2021

Teargas is being used in Portland yet again. After the bull rush police formed a line and slowly pulled back, simultaneously teargas was launched into the streets. pic.twitter.com/JyHrIoRjFA

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) January 1, 2021

A look behind the Police Line as cops and DHS pull back. pic.twitter.com/vrgEe7Tgyb

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) January 1, 2021

They pushed back again. Current standoff on 4th and main. Drum line is going strong and my mouth is spicy from that mace super soaker they used

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 1, 2021

Currently a standoff in Portland OR #PortlandProtests pic.twitter.com/V9JfJLzQCE

— Peter (@gravemorgan) January 1, 2021

With the police pulling back after their latest violet push, people had some free time and anger from being assaulted and gassed.

As the clock struck midnight and 2021 began in Portland, another Starbucks got smashed. pic.twitter.com/VR0EISh8HJ

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) January 1, 2021

Police forces, which I now realize included Department of Homeland Security forces, withdrew almost exactly at midnight. The protesters celebrated and largely left the Justice Center area.
Many walked to Pioneer Square where they smashed more windows and looted Portland Wine Bar.

— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) January 1, 2021

A group of protesters move to the Pioneer Square area, a few blocks from the Justice Center and federal courthouse, where windows are smashed.

A third Starbucks got targeted. Big chains and luxury shops are the businesses hit. pic.twitter.com/OA1AjbTsAP

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) January 1, 2021

A few officers arrive at Pioneer Square and jog around while cop cars circle. pic.twitter.com/WBMbc065gl

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) January 1, 2021

The group is significantly smaller. People were ready to disperse when multiple police vehicles stormed in with their lights on. They’re trying to do targeted arrests. People are really scattered and so are the police

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) January 1, 2021

A few blocks away from Pioneer Square, Portland Police do what I believe is the first arrest of night. pic.twitter.com/eSrR2ZfALw

— Garrison Davis (@hungrybowtie) January 1, 2021

Media Present

• Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy – CashApp: $pdxalissa / Venmo: @R3volutionDaddy
• Bethany Kerley @TopQualityFire – Venmo: Piggybooplaya
• Garrison Davis – CashApp $hungrybowtie / paypal.me/garrisondavispdx
• Justin Yau @PDocumentarians  – CashApp: $portlandindepend / PayPal: https://paypal.me/portlandindepend
• Melissa “Claudio” Lewis – Cashapp: $ClaudioReport / Venmo: Claudio_Report
• Peter @gravemorgan
• Suzette Smith

Police

Agencies Present

• Department of Homeland Security – Federal Protective Service
• Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office
• Portland Police Bureau

Munitions

• mace
• pepper balls
• smoke
• tear gas

Some festive riot munitions. Including the yellow smoke. Happy new year! pic.twitter.com/4uMOwTCJJi

— 45th paradoxical anti-sex brigade (@45thabsurdist) January 1, 2021

Arrests

Arrests reported, numbers not available

Charges

Not available as of 1/1

Timeline

On the 130th anniversary of the Wounded Knee Massacre, protesters begin a remembrance demonstration in front of the Justice Center downtown.

Drumming and singing for all our Lakota relatives tonight before we head to ICE. pic.twitter.com/20xxgpUf39

— Cozca Ītzpāpālōtl (@cozca503) December 30, 2020

American Indian Movement song. (The cops opened a murder hole during this song.) pic.twitter.com/9uvYktMKt2

— Cozca Ītzpāpālōtl (@cozca503) December 30, 2020

Protesters then move to the ICE facility in Southwest Portland.

I’m back here at the ICE Building in #Portland where a few protesters have grouped up.

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 30, 2020

20-30 protester are here. 10 times yesterday.

— Cozca Ītzpāpālōtl (@cozca503) December 30, 2020

Protesters start chanting towards those inside the gates pic.twitter.com/GDB67fQjKR

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 30, 2020

Just before 10 pm federal officers make an announcement to protesters over their loudspeakers warning that those who trespass on federal property are subject to arrest.

A warning from ICE pic.twitter.com/n8PEmMMXNC

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 30, 2020

Some words for the two officers who have come out pic.twitter.com/w1xbHbxAFT

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 30, 2020

Music is now playing off a speaker across the street

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 30, 2020

A line of officers come out to stand in front of protesters but quickly go back inside the facility after a few minutes.

Officers have come out pic.twitter.com/RNnFcxDVzb

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 30, 2020

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— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 30, 2020

Retreating back inside now pic.twitter.com/nG2VrhCYzB

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 30, 2020

About 20 plus cops just came out with shields and sticks. We tied eagle feathers to the back fence so it wouldn’t be a problem. They ripped them down. I tied one to.the front bc ef 12. Its still up.

— Cozca Ītzpāpālōtl (@cozca503) December 30, 2020

Around 11:05 pm federal officers reemerge and appear to make a targeted arrest.

pic.twitter.com/zYqAdURzrz

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 30, 2020

They just arrested an enrolled member of the Warm Springs tribe. Norman he waa drumming and singing earlier. pic.twitter.com/WwpY3028Kg

— Cozca Ītzpāpālōtl (@cozca503) December 30, 2020

Pepper spray or balls pic.twitter.com/X2d1g0D9k5

— Cozca Ītzpāpālōtl (@cozca503) December 30, 2020

Pepper bullets deployed after the arrest pic.twitter.com/HVxbCJheGX

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 30, 2020

pic.twitter.com/E1xsoX5CYk

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 30, 2020

Another warning pic.twitter.com/FfvGHrgZR6

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 30, 2020

https://t.co/yZDfz67okm pic.twitter.com/NVRbdETg5k

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 30, 2020

The individual who was arrested is promptly released.

He’s been released and was arrested for having a laser. He did not. pic.twitter.com/K8GcdoLXJK

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 30, 2020

1 Eagle feather left. pic.twitter.com/Dxd6gzTjfk

— Cozca Ītzpāpālōtl (@cozca503) December 30, 2020

Officers rush out once again to confront a group of about 5 protesters.

Lmao this is the reaction to us posing for selfies with the Trump pinata. 5 of us. Only 5. #pdxprotests #portlandprotests pic.twitter.com/2JoqsHOtTr

— Cozca Ītzpāpālōtl (@cozca503) December 30, 2020

Here is the Trump pinata we were taking pictures of. #pdxprotests #portlandriots pic.twitter.com/2jzDhr2cUO

— Cozca Ītzpāpālōtl (@cozca503) December 30, 2020

Media Present

• Cozca Ītzpāpālōtl @cozca503 – CashApp: $cozca
• James Croxton @jwcroxton

Police

Agencies Present

Department of Homeland Security – Federal Protective Service

https://t.co/lchb0zudwb pic.twitter.com/9bAE7dh4Tx

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 30, 2020

Munitions Deployed

pepper bullets

Timeline

Community members gather in Downtown Portland for a memorial service on the 158th anniversary of the Dakota mass hanging.

Hey y'all,

I'm in downtown #Portland for this event where there's a sizeable crowd of about 60 here listening to music. pic.twitter.com/gr9TT95C0R

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 27, 2020

pic.twitter.com/rmOzOiHcDM

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 27, 2020

pic.twitter.com/7Z5KcJdn0z

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 27, 2020

A speaker has taken the mic and thanks everyone for being here.

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 27, 2020

She introduced herself as Angela Osso (sp?) and is going to do land acknowledgements before the many drummers here go into song.

She made the large feather with all 38 names of those killed in the Dakota Massacre.

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 27, 2020

The prayer songs just ended

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 27, 2020

The Abraham Lincoln Statue mentioned below was pulled down by activists in October on Indigenous Peoples Day of Rage; the pedestal still remains in the park.

It's been reiterated that this execution was at the order of President Abraham Lincoln—whose statue pedestal we are at.

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 27, 2020

"This is, and always will be, Turtle Island," a speaker just said.

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 27, 2020

Indigenous gathering of resistance in PDX. This is where the people took the Lincoln statue down. Reclaiming this land as a memorial for all the Indigenous Peoples of this land and specifically the Dakota 38. #landback #pdxprotests pic.twitter.com/ITPG3xqG4F

— Cozca Ītzpāpālōtl (@cozca503) December 27, 2020

The memorial comes to an end around 8:45 pm.

The crowd is starting to thin out a little and I'm going to make my way out of downtown.

Thanks for following!

/thread

— ????? – ʷʰᵉʳᵉ ⁱˢ ᵗʰᵉ ᵖʳᵒᵗᵉˢᵗ – ℂ?????? (@jwcroxton) December 27, 2020

Some context and images of the memorial:

On December 26th, 1862, Abraham Lincoln ordered the largest mass hanging in US history. 38 indigenous men were killed in this execution. #Dakota38 pic.twitter.com/GpqymDDp2j

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) December 27, 2020

The area where the statue of Abraham Lincoln *once was* is now known as the Dakota 38 Memorial pic.twitter.com/Ke0SaHfNRm

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) December 27, 2020

The feather says the names of the 38 who were murdered, along with two others who were executed a few days after. pic.twitter.com/B8bsXRNE14

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) December 27, 2020

Media Present

• Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy – CashApp: $pdxalissa / Venmo: @R3volutionDaddy
• Cozca Ītzpāpālōtl @cozca503 – CashApp: $cozca
• James Croxton @jwcroxton

Police

Agencies Present

None

Protesters gather at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Southwest Portland.

Timeline

The demonstration begins just before 9 pm.

Off we go!

— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) December 20, 2020

A pumpkin has been thrown at the gate. pic.twitter.com/DQbKenmWta

— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) December 20, 2020

Federal officers (DHS) make an announcement over their loudspeakers.

We have heard the “please behave yourself” FedRad warning. They now warn against weapons too.

— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) December 20, 2020

DHS guides a car out pic.twitter.com/LlbB8vlMT1

— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) December 20, 2020

One arrest is made by federal officers.

A targeted arrest is made, DHS clears traffic cones out of the gateway. One agent trips over the garden wall. You might even call it a border. pic.twitter.com/i2a3EPK6zQ

— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) December 20, 2020

DHS calls in a truck and cleans up more garbage, they’re really good at it. They seem hesitant to make more arrests tonight. pic.twitter.com/CDiW5cg2Cr

— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) December 20, 2020

Around 10:25 pm, federal officers declare the gathering a riot.

WE JUST GOT A RIOT FOR THE TREES

— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) December 20, 2020

So this is the current “riot” pic.twitter.com/VuUKN0yzrU

— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) December 20, 2020

Around 10:45 pm federal officers rush protesters and make another arrest.

Rush part 1 pic.twitter.com/qqfI1reE9h

— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) December 20, 2020

Rush part 2 pic.twitter.com/3WsRTbclBf

— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) December 20, 2020

Media Present

Melissa “Claudio” Lewis – Cashapp: $ClaudioReport / Venmo: Claudio_Report

Police

Agencies Present

Department of Homeland Security – Federal Protective Service

Munitions

None

Arrests

No information from DHS, 2 reported by journalist on the ground

Charges

No information

Timeline

Early in the day an announcement goes out that the Kinney family, residents of the Red House, have negotiated with the city to remove the barricades around the house in exchange for a moratorium on their eviction.

‼️‼️‼️
All available people: you are needed at Red House right now!
The family has negotiated with the city to take down the barriers on North Mississippi. In exchange the police will not raid the home or enforce trespass while the family is negotiating getting their home back.

— safePDX (@safe_pdx) December 13, 2020

The Red House calls on volunteers to come help clear the barricades.

IT'S TRUE!!!

We're taking the barricades down. Get your ass down to Red House and let's clean it up!!

Clear the street and keep the camp as negotiations continue. That's the word!

— Nerd At The Press Table ?? (@MacSmiff) December 13, 2020

Finally made it back to the Red House today, things are moving very quickly. The streets are almost entirely clear, lots of effort being put into deconstruction and recycling whatever materials they can. pic.twitter.com/FNuOU0slXo

— Brian Conley (@BaghdadBrian) December 14, 2020

I just got back from the Red House eviction barricade breakdown and clean up. Some before and after pictures here: pic.twitter.com/38dpqDINtN

— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) December 14, 2020

Protesters scrub graffiti off buildings in the eviction defense zone, preparing to leave by Monday evening. pic.twitter.com/GhFHaTlA1q

— Melissa “Claudio” Lewis (@Claudio_Report) December 14, 2020

Media

Present

• Brian Conley @BaghdadBrian – CashApp: $Baghdadbrian / Venmo: baghdadbrian
• Mac Smiff – CashApp: $MacSmiff
• Melissa “Claudio” Lewis – Cashapp: $ClaudioReport / Venmo: Claudio_Report
• Robert Evans

Articles

Daily Kos

• Armed MAGA fanatics spread politics of violence around the country with shooting in Olympia

OPB

• Family and developer reach tentative deal to end N. Mississippi standoff
• Protesters on the left and right clash in Olympia, one person is shot

The Oregonian

• Man arrested, witness sought, in Olympia shooting amid demonstrations
• ‘Red house’ family reaches deal with city; barricades coming down in North Portland

The Skanner

• Vandals Hit Black Churches During Pro-Trump Rallies

Scheduled Events

• Portland Interfaith Clergy Resistance: Prayer for Peace and Power – 6 am

Timeline

As the evacuation defense at the Red House enters its 4th day as a blockade (Note: the eviction protest has been ongoing since September) protesters begin the day with an interfaith morning prayer.

Had a nice sunrise prayer at RH this morning led by an array of interfaith clergy.

The continually bustling camp is perpetually repairing and innovating, all while people at all levels of involvement engage in heavy conversations on strategics and philosophy.

— Nerd At The Press Table ?? (@MacSmiff) December 12, 2020

Media

Present

• Mac Smiff – CashApp: $MacSmiff

Articles

The Guardian

• Car plows into protesters at New York City Black Lives Matter demonstration – video

The Hill

• Hundreds march in Ohio to protest police shooting of Casey Goodson

Newsweek

• Joe Biden ‘Will Be Removed One Way or Another,’ Alex Jones Tells Pro-Trump March

The New York Times

• 4 Stabbed and One Shot as Trump Supporters and Opponents Clash

The Oregonian

• Barricades, sentries remain at N. Portland red house as city ‘tries diplomacy and de-escalation’
• Dueling protests turn into violent riot in Olympia; 1 person shot, 1 arrested
• Editorial: A new level of protest ugliness
• Insurers balk at covering Portland businesses; brokers say downtown upheaval has made carriers wary (Subscriber Exclusive)

Timeline

The eviction blockade at the Red House continues amid news that the property developer may be interested in selling the house back to the Kinney family at cost.

Someone who lives a few houses down from one of the blockades at red house just brought some pallets and said “please please find a way to use these against the cops.” He pointed at the barricade and said “I brought that that’s from me! From my yard! That makes me so happy!” ?? pic.twitter.com/BNSsUPZH1j

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) December 11, 2020

Shots fired near the house in a grey sedan with dealer plates. Everyone is ok.

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) December 12, 2020

Please get down to red house if you can. People are exhausted and need breaks, lots of help and support are needed. People are running on fumes

— Alissa Azar (@R3volutionDaddy) December 12, 2020

Not much live reporting is happening today, and everyone is strongly discouraged from sharing photos taken inside the barricades for safety reasons. You can see one set of responses to that in the articles below.

Media

Present

• Alissa Azar @R3volutionDaddy – CashApp: $pdxalissa / Venmo: @R3volutionDaddy
• Melissa “Claudio” Lewis – Cashapp: $ClaudioReport / Venmo: Claudio_Report
• Suzette Smith

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Family at center of ‘Red House’ protests owns second Portland home

The Oregonian

• Black and Indigenous Portland family appears to have raised enough money to buy back ‘red house,’ but no deal struck
• Portland family’s path to ‘red house’ foreclosure was long, filled with bizarre twists
• Sovereign citizen ideology embraced by Kinney son, mother in ‘red house’ legal fight: ‘This case is a political case’
• Activists work to block journalists from full, accurate coverage of occupation outside ‘red house’ in N. Portland
• Portland police to move traffic officers, canine cops to patrol next year to fill shifts, cut overtime and improve response times
• Portland ‘Red House’ occupation persists for 4th day; owner offers to sell property back to family
• Close-up video shows Kevin E. Peterson Jr. fired on while running from deputies

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