Hi there, coming at you from Arbor Lodge in North Portland, where protesters have gathered in preparation for tonight's action
Let's see how it goes
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Protesters waiting and gathering. A medic tent distributes water, ear plugs, masks, snacks, and more Nearby, a couple activists have set up a zine station. Very coolpic.twitter.com/ZGZGZJx9rC
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The protest begins to march "Hey! Make a hole so the cars can pass!" The protest immediately parts As the cars pass, they chant: "Say his name: Jacob Blake"
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If you follow this account you probably already know, but Jacob Blake was shot seven times in the back yesterday by a cop In front of his children No trial. No due process. Summary execution attempt by a state-sponsored gang
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As the protest reaches the Portland Police Association building, a chant goes up: "Every city, every town: burn the precinct to the ground!" Your nightly reminder that buildings are not sentient and cannot experience violence
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This nondescript building is the seat of so much power in Portland The Portland Police Union makes it nearly impossible to prosecute or fire cops for abuse of power. They have an iron grip on police policy This building is the banality of evil made fleshpic.twitter.com/i9ItCKZraN
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