Today’s news summary: Interview with editor of The Skanner on Portland protests, journalists attacked during protests, Mayor Wheeler criticizes police response to CS gas ban, Multnomah County DA Mike Schmidt’s interactions with law enforcement on protests, federal arson charges and potential pursuit of other Portland officials, Proud Boys rally moves to Vanport/Delta Park from downtown Portland
US News: Portland’s Protests: The View From the City’s Black Newspaper
US Press Freedom Tracker: Three journalists hit with crowd-control munitions while covering protests in Portland (July 20th protests)
KOIN: Portland mayor admonishes police chief after public clash over tear gas (reprint of Portland Tribune article below)
The Intercept: A PROGRESSIVE PROSECUTOR FACES OFF WITH PORTLAND’S AGGRESSIVE POLICE
Oregonian: Portland man faces federal arson charges in dumpster fire at Portland police North Precinct building (June 26th protests)
Oregonian: Far-right Proud Boys move Portland rally to the former Vanport City, a site fraught with racist history
Oregon Public Broadcasting: Federal officials explored possibly charging Portland officials as protests unfolded (AP article)
