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News – September 25, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on September 25, 2020

Today’s news summary: Protest at police union building, Kate Brown declares state of emergency for Proud Boys rally, police preparations for rally, texts revealing planning for violence at Proud Boys rallies

KGW: Portland police declare unlawful assembly outside police union building, make 14 arrests

Portland Police: Mass Gathering Sets Fire to Portland Police Association Office and Vandalizes Property; Unlawful Assembly Declared

Mariah is giving a speech on the importance of prioritising & protecting black women. It has been a calm night so far with speeches, chants, & bubbles in front of the PPA building. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/k6bnAfxpXP
— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 25, 2020

A flame has just been lit on the door of the PPA building. Portland Police has just declared an unlawful assembly, ordering crowds to disperse. #PortlandProtests #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/2ie3br62nD
— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 25, 2020

Willamette Week: Gov. Kate Brown Invokes Emergency Powers to Confront Planned Saturday Right-Wing Rally

Portland Mercury: Portland Prepares For An (Unwanted) Visit From the Proud Boys

Oregon Public Broadcasting: As Portland braces for more protest violence, progressive activists and police agree on who is to blame

Willamette Week: In Million-Dollar Lawsuit, Portlanders Say Proud Boys Injured Them With Paintballs and Bear Mace

The Guardian (UK): Revealed: pro-Trump activists plotted violence ahead of Portland rallies

News – September 24, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on September 24, 2020

Today’s news summary: Protests over Breonna Taylor grand jury decision, permit denied for Proud Boys rally on September 26, BLM protesters work for prisoners and financial resilience

Oregon Public Broadcasting: Police, protesters clash in downtown Portland during Breonna Taylor demonstration (many Twiiter embeds from Sergio Olmos)

Oregonian: Portland protest of Breonna Taylor grand jury decision prompts ‘riot’ declaration, 13 arrests (key takeaways)

Oregonian: Portland, federal police break up downtown protest of Breonna Taylor grand jury decision; ‘riot’ declared

Willamette Week: Portland Rioter Hurls Molotov Cocktail Into Police Ranks, as a City and Nation Seethes Over Breonna Taylor

Portland protest day 110 pic.twitter.com/buM755QeIa
— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 24, 2020

Demetria Hester, leader of the #PortlandMoms is back in front of the justice center leading the crowd in chants. #Portlandprotests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/4ZqcdOmvfj
— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 24, 2020

Oregonian: Portland Parks denies Proud Boys permit for Delta Park rally, citing coronavirus safeguards

The Skanner: Black Lives Matters Protesters, Organizers Keep Up Momentum

News – September 23, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on September 23, 2020

Today’s news summary: Kelly building protest, children’s protest, interviews with DA Mike Schmidt, JoAnn Hardesty, police preparations for September 26 protests, charges dropped for protesters

KGW: Police arrest 3, investigate nearby shooting after group marches to Kelly Building for 2nd straight night

Portland Police Bureau: Group Gathered outside Penumbra Kelly Building Blocked Traffic for Several Hours, Trespassers Arrested

Portland protest day 109 pic.twitter.com/Y7ePPHWdgV
— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 23, 2020

Jenna here at Sunnyside Elementary on day of 119 of #PortlandProtests at the Kids Centered March for Black Lives. 100+ people here. We just listened to a story about animals helping one another. Speaker says “No matter how small you are, you are powerful.” pic.twitter.com/kiH7bWTrP4
— KBOO News (@kboonews) September 23, 2020

KBOO: Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty on reducing police terror (19 minute interview)

Oregon Public Broadcasting: Multnomah County DA Mike Schmidt on approach to protests, police (17 min interview on “Think Out Loud” program)

KOIN: Portland police preparing for protest, counterprotest this weekend

KOIN: Court drops charges against more Portland protesters

News – September 22, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on September 22, 2020

Daily news summary: Protest at Kelly building, podcast on protests, videos from Justin Yau and Sergio Olmos.

KGW: Protesters gather outside Kelly Building in Portland

KOIN: Protesters return to Southeast Portland, no arrests

KOIN Podcasts: Campaign 2020 Podcast: The politics of protest

The Portland Police has just given the first warning of the night, telling crowds to stay off the Penumbra Kelly building property. Protesters respond with loud music. #PortlandProtest #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/r4lb8zMVho
— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 22, 2020

3rd protest dance party in as many days. The calm night continues. #PortlandProtest #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/NJ1dn8RdA0
— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 22, 2020

Many protesters from the Penumbra Kelly protest have come here to 4406 NE Mississippi Ave to support the occupation movement here. They are protecting a black indigenous family from eviction. #PortlandProtest #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/qe7Ev99gkH
— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 22, 2020

Portland protest pic.twitter.com/sUKqKdEzoh
— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) September 22, 2020

News – September 21, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on September 22, 2020

Today’s news summary: Sit-in demonstration on Sunday, Feds declare Portland “anarchic jurisdiction”, protester charged with assault

Protesters are assembled in front of 4406 N Mississippi Ave to help prevent an eviction of a black indigenous family. It is a relatively small crowd gathered here listening to speeches & enjoying each other's company. #PortlandProtest #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/yXgvmj0d7v
— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 21, 2020

A dance party now ensues. The atmosphere has been calm tonight. Most other protesters are sitting in small groups having a conversation. #PortlandProtest #PDXprotests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/P32Np97Rny
— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 21, 2020

Oregon Public Broadcasting: Justice Department labels Portland ‘anarchist jurisdiction,’ threatens cuts to federal funding

US Dept of Justice: Press release – Department Of Justice Identifies New York City, Portland And Seattle As Jurisdictions Permitting Violence And Destruction Of Property

Oregonian: Feds say protester in Portland threw a rock but he says it was a bouncy ball. He now faces assault charge.

News – September 20, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on September 20, 2020

Today’s news summary: Protest march with no arrests, BLM art therapy event planned, podcast interview with Cory Elia, march tonight

KGW: Demonstrations continue in Portland, vigil in Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s honor (many tweet embeds from @TheRealCoryElia)

Oregonian: Some storefront windows smashed during protest march in downtown Portland Saturday night

KOIN: Police: ‘No violence’ by protesters; 3 businesses vandalized

Portland Police Bureau: March in Downtown Streets, No Arrests Made (Photo)

I am out reporting tonight but I am also working as a guide for @Conundrum9999. The group is now marching from the park blocks. pic.twitter.com/XUUXvW5Edn
— Cory Elia (@TheRealCoryElia) September 20, 2020

My last dispatch of the night (maybe): almost every protesters behind the Justice Center are dancing now. #PortlandProtests #pdxprotest #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/um6bzdOo7p
— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 20, 2020

KOIN: BLM Art Therapy event to promote positive vibes in community

Good For Now: Podcast interview with Cory Elia – Journalist Cory Elia discusses covering 100+ days of protest in Portland, OR following the murder of George Floyd.

https://twitter.com/safePDXprotest/status/1307743807031533571

News – September 19, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on September 19, 2020

Today’s news summary: Protests resume at Portland ICE building after break due to wildfires/smoke in western Oregon, reporter panel postponed

Oregonian: Federal, local police respond to overnight Portland protest Friday, 1st demonstration in days

Oregon Public Broadcasting: As Portland protests resume, demonstrators remain resolute in push for racial justice

KGW: 11 arrested as protests in Portland resume – As the air quality in Portland finally improved, demonstrators returned to the streets Friday night (contains several good Twitter embeds of photos/videos)

Protesters form a shield line using umbrellas and attempt to advance. Withering barrage of munitions push them back again. #PortlandProtests #PDXProtests #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/cgm5uljs8M
— Justin Yau (@PDocumentarians) September 19, 2020

How are people standing in the street a riot?! Why are feds and PPB working together?! https://t.co/bz0gVj8trA
— PDX Resistance ✊ (@Pdx_resistance) September 19, 2020

Portland Mercury: We’re Postponing Our “Eyes On the Ground” Panel. Here’s Why! (no Black reporters included on panel)

News – September 18, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on September 18, 2020

Today’s news summary: More info on circumstances regarding shooting of Michael Reinoehl, hearing on injunction protecting journalists, analysis on reasons for the Portland protests, march on Friday 9/18/2020, meeting with JoAnn Hardesty on police reform.

Oregonian: Detectives say Michael Reinoehl pointed a handgun at officers at the time he was shot and killed in WA state

Oregonian: Feds urge appeals court to throw out order exempting journalists, legal observers from dispersal orders during Portland riots

Bloomberg: What Happened to Portland? Looking for the roots of the city’s violent summer.

https://twitter.com/safePDXprotest/status/1306803245520531456

Join Commissioner Hardesty for a conversation with long time veterans of the fight for police reform in Portland, featuring: Dr. LeRoy Haynes (AMA Coalition for Justice and Police Reform), Debbie Aiona (League of Women Voters of Portland), & Dan Handleman (Portland Copwatch). pic.twitter.com/YpiYwfE3eq
— Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty (@JoAnnPDX) September 18, 2020

News – September 17, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on September 17, 2020

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)

After #Portland police bureau raised questions about @tedwheeler ban on CS gas last week, Wheeler chided bureau, demanded coordination with PPB comms shop. Calls it "serious breach of protocol." https://t.co/JwfePLwetj @ThePortlandTrib pic.twitter.com/q9syDtT7Nv
— Nick Budnick (@NickBudnick) September 17, 2020

Portland Tribune article linked is behind a paywall

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)

News – September 16, 2020

By Andy Sylvester on September 16, 2020

Today’s news summary: Protestors facing backlash from having their photos posted by conservative activist, Multnomah County DA press charges against protestors’ use of lasers and property damage

On Aug. 7, Black activist Ragina Gray was tackled by Portland police at a protest. That same day, Andy Ngo shared Gray’s name and mug shot on Twitter.

Twelve nights later, a man showed up on the doorstep of Gray’s mother’s home. https://t.co/uoII4hBIv1
— Willamette Week (@wweek) September 16, 2020

Willamette Week: Portland Protesters Say Their Lives Were Upended by the Posting of Their Mug Shots on a Conservative Twitter Account

KATU: Man faces felony riot charge for actions during protest near Mayor’s condo, DA says

KOIN: DA pursues riot, laser charges against more Portland protesters