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News – October 24, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on October 24, 2020

Today’s news summary: Review shows most protesters are not radicals, JoAnn Hardesty proposes resolution to restrict federally deputized police, March 2 Vote event in Portland, interview with Demetria Hester (co-founder of Moms for Black Lives)

Oregonian: Most protesters facing federal charges aren’t leftist radicals, Associated Press review finds

Oregonian: City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty proposes resolution to restrict authority of Portland police deputized as federal officers

KOIN: ‘March 2 Vote’ event underway in Northwest Portland

Oregon Public Broadcasting: Moms United for Black Lives organizer undaunted after arrest (audio segment from “Think Out Loud” broadcast)

News – October 23, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on October 23, 2020

Today’s news summary: Retired police officer officially charged in van accident, hearing ends on court order on limiting Portland police use of force, update on Navy vet injured in protests

Oregonian: Portland cop, now retired, accused of driving into vandalism suspect while monitoring mid-June protest (updated from October 21st story)

Portland Police Association: Due Process Must Run Its Course (statement on Scott Groshong charges)

Courthouse News: Portland Police Claim Near-Daily Force Doesn’t Violate Court Order

Oregonian: Don’t Shoot Portland urges judge to find city in contempt of order restricting police use of less-lethal munitions

KOIN: Navy vet’s ‘sense of activism changed’ since beating by feds

News – October 22, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on October 22, 2020

Today’s news summary: Retired Portland cop indicted for hitting vandals with van during protests, testimony continues on Portland police conduct during protests, informal protest on Thursday afternoon

Oregonian: Portland cop, now retired, accused of driving into vandalism suspect while monitoring mid-June protest

Back in court for day two. Q: Does Portland's near-daily use of force against protesters violate court order to use munitions only in life-threatening circumstances? We're focused on June 30th: when police used tear gas to protect their union building, which isn't public property
— Karina Brown (@karinapdx) October 22, 2020

Yet another federal judge in Portland just now questioning in court why @Portlandpolice don't have and use body cams? Officer responds it's a City Council/budget issue, beyond his paygrade. (1/2)
— Maxine Bernstein (@maxoregonian) October 22, 2020

https://twitter.com/PDXGabs/status/1319359777491668992

News – October 21, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on October 21, 2020

Today’s news summary: Protest at ICE building, environmentalists sue over use of tear gas, push for police budget cuts, hearing on police brutatlity

KGW: Portland protesters hold rally outside ICE building, arrests made

DHS agents executed a bullrush making at least 3 arrests. Screams rang out in the streets. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/7UoT7oEjj2
— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) October 21, 2020

Federal agents from DHS made one targeted arrest, they have expanded the perimeter to the intersection facing the ICE detention facility. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/Ewmg7SiAA6
— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) October 21, 2020

During the next group of arrests an officer fired pepper balls into the crowd that surrounded them. 2/2 pic.twitter.com/h5GatIlCPJ
— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) October 21, 2020

Oregonian: Environmental groups sue feds over tear gas use at Portland protests

Oregon Public Broadcasting: Portland City Comissioners Hardesty, Eudaly to push for $18 million in cuts to the police bureau

A budget is a moral document and this budget has no soul. Full statement below. pic.twitter.com/TJCpX2gafN
— Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty (@JoAnnPDX) October 21, 2020

Good morning from Portland, where the city is arguing that its near-daily use of force against protesters doesn't violate a court order to use less-lethal munitions only in life threatening circumstances. Hearing runs today and tomorrow. Follow this thread for highlights. Wheeee!
— Karina Brown (@karinapdx) October 21, 2020

October 20, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on October 20, 2020

Today’s news summary: Protest at Portland police union building, activists promoting police oversight measure, Proud Boys member Alan Swinney denied release, community conversation on systemic racism, interview of BLM co-founder

KGW: Protesters march to Portland Police Association building, set fire to pro-police advertisement on billboard

KPTV: Billboard set on fire during gathering outside Portland Police Association building, no arrests made

Portland Police: Mass Gathering Marches on the PPA Office, Blocks Streets, and Set a Fire

Portland protest day 127 pic.twitter.com/QVTTsPRF6M
— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) October 20, 2020

Thread of videos from protests

There’s a small group of 70 or so protesters demonstrating in North Portland, in front of the the PPA building. As they arrive the Portland Police’s LRAD sound canon tells them N Lombard is open to traffic, asks them to be “courteous to your neighbors.” pic.twitter.com/osCs8PrmUo
— Suzette Smith (@suzettesmith) October 20, 2020

A pro-police billboard has just been partially lit on fire behind the Portland Police Association building. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/aJbw7u4tzE
— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) October 20, 2020

Oregonian: New activists join with longtime advocates to support Portland police oversight measure

Oregonian: Self-described Proud Boy Alan Swinney denied release, described as a ‘lightning rod’ for violence

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGgVj6xhE0B/?igshid=yez6jqmwx3ym

The Guardian (UK): Black Lives Matter’s Alicia Garza: ‘Leadership today doesn’t look like Martin Luther King’

News – October 19, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on October 19, 2020

Today’s news summary: Reimagine Oregon to hold first briefing, Rethink Portland record of activities, overview of Moms United for Black Lives, opinions on livestreaming at protests

KOIN: Local leaders aim to be ‘catalyst for change’ with Reimagine Oregon

Rethink Portland: List of accomplishments/activities since 2019

Refinery29: The Black Moms At The Heart Of The Portland Protests

Rose City Counter-info: Three criticisms of livestreaming (I am interested in hearing input from readers on this topic)

News – October 18, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on October 18, 2020

Today’s news summary: Protest at ICE building in South Portland, PDX Women’s Unity March in downtown Portland, smoke grenades used by Feds were toxic, VICE interview on Antifa

KGW: Protesters and law enforcement clash at ICE building in South Portland

Oregonian: Portland protesters, federal officers clash Saturday outside ICE building

Portland protest day 126 pic.twitter.com/d2dS1ROJ9D
— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) October 18, 2020

Thread of videos on ICE protest

And here's when DHS brought their gas gun/leaf blower/insecticide sprayer out to disperse protesters. Wait for it, it's worth it. pic.twitter.com/1UcWtjDQIq
— Brian Conley (@BaghdadBrian) October 18, 2020

KATU: Hundreds gather for PDX Women’s Unity March for Justice

The Intercept: FEDERAL AGENTS USED TOXIC CHEMICAL SMOKE GRENADES IN PORTLAND

Interview with Cory Elia at 7 minute mark on Antifa

News – October 17, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on October 17, 2020

Today’s news summary: Protest for Patrick Kimmons, Portland police to start using 3 digit ID on helmets during protest, The New Republic looks at the history of the Portland protests, Black Millennial Movement interviews

https://twitter.com/PDXGabs/status/1317266106575327232

Oregon Public Broadcasting: Portland Police Bureau officers to wear 3-digit numbers as identifiers during protests

Willamette Week: Portland Police Bureau Shifts Policy to Make Identifying Officers Easier at Protests – Officers will now wear three-digit numbers on helmets. Five riot cops have now been reassigned pending investigation.

Portland Police: PPB Takes Action to Address Community Feedback about Crowd Management to Increase Transparency and Trust

The New Republic: The Battle of Portland – How mass protests against racist police brutality sparked a historic federal crackdown on dissent

KATU: Black Millennial Movement seeks to offer different perspective among Black leaders

News – October 16, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on October 16, 2020

Today’s news summary: Bonfire at Justice Center, protester forced to take pregnancy test, fence moving at federal courthouse

KGW: Portland police make 2 arrests after group sets fire in street outside Justice Center

Portland protest day 125 pic.twitter.com/9LJdC2rK4w
— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) October 16, 2020

Portland Mercury: Woman Arrested at Portland Protest Forced to Take Pregnancy Test

It appears the fence by the federal courthouse is being moved to reopen the bike lane pic.twitter.com/2KdMWDOnHs
— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) October 15, 2020

News – October 15, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on October 15, 2020

Today’s news summary: Ron Wyden wants inquiry into government surveillance, Vancouver police investigate officer comments, business targeted during protest, Portland remembers George Floyd on his birthday

Oregonian: Wyden seeks inquiry into government surveillance of Black Lives Matter protesters

Oregonian: Vancouver police investigate sergeant’s comments on Patriot Prayer, Black Lives Matter movement

KATU: Portland business owner says he was targeted during protests Sunday night

KGW: Portlanders gather and commemorate George Floyd on his birthday

A memorial display with flowers, candles, & balloons for George Floyd in the front portico of the Revolution Hall entrance. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/fTPIlJf2sP
— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) October 15, 2020

This was such a beautiful moment https://t.co/6soBge3Ytk
— Grace Morgan (@MorganNYC) October 15, 2020