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January 24, 2021 Protest – Fuck ICE
Timeline Another demonstration and vigil at ICE begins at Elizabeth Caruthers Park, then marches to the facility. A “don’t have weapons“ warning at a vigil consisting of candles and flowers.Federal Protective Services seems very afraid of Death by Daisies. pic.twitter.com/ZD99ZQiqSY— Alix 🚬 {Tobacco Fairie} (@thatpowellgirl) January 25, 2021 The #AbolishICE protests are at ICE again … Continue reading January 24, 2021 Protest – Fuck ICE
January 23, 2021 Protest – Abolish ICE
Summary Protesters gathered at Elizabeth Caruthers Park tonight ahead of a march and vigil for child victims of ICE. Federal officers began making announcements early, before the bulk of the group arrived from the park, at protesters who were across from ICE setting up the vigil. Journalists arriving with the marching protesters noticed snipers once … Continue reading January 23, 2021 Protest – Abolish ICE
January 20, 2021 Protest – Irving Park
Timeline A protest set to start at Irving Park is suddenly delayed when a car rolls over next to the park. I'm at Irvington Park, and just as I was getting here a vehicle rolled over in front of us. This is proving to be a very exciting j20. pic.twitter.com/hsORF9Adpt— Comrade with a Camera (@comradecamera) … Continue reading January 20, 2021 Protest – Irving Park
January 21, 2021 Protest – Abolish ICE
Timeline A small demonstration in front of the ICE facility, also the location of last night's protest, begins around 9 pm. Just got to ICE and someone unloaded a bunch of smelly garbage in an ice cooler. I dont want smelly shit. Jfc— Cozca (@cozca503) January 22, 2021 Its starting come on down. Fash here … Continue reading January 21, 2021 Protest – Abolish ICE
January 20, 2021 Protest – Abolish ICE
Summary After a few hours of rest after Revolution Hall Portland is back out for another protest tonight, this time at ICE. The night began at Elizabeth Caruthers Park, where protesters gathered and began marching from at 9:10 pm. Upon arriving at the ICE facility in South Portland, the 150-or-so protesters chanted at the gates … Continue reading January 20, 2021 Protest – Abolish ICE
January 20, 2021 Protest – J20 “Fuck the State. Fuck Biden.”
Summary Today is Inauguration Day; this morning Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn is as President and Vice President of the United States. But for anti-fascists across the country, there is still a lot of work to be done despite the new Democrat president. Portlanders gathered at Revolution Hall for a march and were … Continue reading January 20, 2021 Protest – J20 “Fuck the State. Fuck Biden.”
January 14, 2021 Protest – Justice for Patrick Kimmons
Timeline Letha Winston, mother of Patrick Kimmons, leads protesters in her weekly demonstration demanding justice for her son, who was shot and killed by Portland Police in 2018. I’m at the Justice for Patrick Kimmons march and his mom has just told the crowd her nephew was shot by police yesterday Cashapp: $LethaLocVenmo: beastmode3700#PortlandProtests #PatrickKimmons … Continue reading January 14, 2021 Protest – Justice for Patrick Kimmons
January 6, 2021 Protest – Stop the Fascist Coup
Timeline After a turbulent day at the Capitol Building in Washington D.C., Portland's left-wing protesters hold a demonstration of their own with a message to "stop the coup". Still on Twitter? Me too. I'm downtown in Portland where a protest has just begun. This will be a Portland thread for the night if you wanna … Continue reading January 6, 2021 Protest – Stop the Fascist Coup
January 5, 2021 Protest – Solidarity with Kenosha
Summary The District Attorney in Kenosha, Wisconsin announced today that no charges would be brought against the police officer who shot and permanently paralyzed Jacob Blake in front of his children. In response, Portland held a protest in solidarity with Kenosha. This demonstration began at Peninsula Park, the location from which protesters marched to the … Continue reading January 5, 2021 Protest – Solidarity with Kenosha