I’m at the #PortlandProtest where far right groups from around the country have gathered to hold a rally against anti-fascists. It is expected they will be met by large groups of counter-protesters. Follow along on this thread

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The interfaith service is still going and has become the gathering spot for black-bloc and other counter-protesters.
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This is E.D. Mondainè , President of NAACP Portland, giving the final sermon of the interfaith ceremony.
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Black bloc now making their way to another pedestrian bridge to cross over where the Proud Boys and other right wing groups have gathered.
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Counter-protesters including those in black bloc are now crossing over the Burnside Bridge
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Black bloc counter-protesters have shut down Steel Bridge
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Police continue to advance and block movements of left wing counter-protesters on the east side of Portland
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This is the first arrest of the day that I’ve witnessed. From what I saw, a counter-protester tried crossing the street and an officer on a bike rode into him. Police then grabbed him and punched him in the stomach.
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Found Joey Gibson of Patriot Prayer making his way through downtown Portland. The woman at the end of this video was arrested for revving her motorcycle who was trying to drown Joey out.
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Here is the woman getting arrested for revving her motorcycle. I’m sorry I missed the moment, but four officers dragged her off her bike.
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And Joey Gibson is gone. The protest seems to be officially over.
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There are still black bloc counter-protesters in the streets. Heading that way now.
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I’ve been told police arrested this woman because she was in the street. She allegedly resisted when they cuffed her and they then pepper-sprayed her in the face.
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Trump supporters driving through Morrison and Broadway with American/Confederate flags on the back had their flags removed. Police quickly stepped in.
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Arrests likely to happen soon as counter-protesters have decided to hold a sit-out on Park and Yamhill
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A small brawl broke out as someone with alt-right ties named Greg Isaacson rode his bike through counter-protesters. Then someone intervened and this was the result.
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Two more counter-protesters were just arrested while on the sidewalk
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Police have retreated once again and the crowd seems to be dispersing.
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This is Mustafa who drew loud cheers from counter-protesters as he rode his bike through the protest. “I’m just here to make money and support the left, not the right.”
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A number of protesters have now decided to hold another sit-in on the street at Park and Yamhill.
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A police chopper is now hovering above them. Many have left - gonna stay for a few more minutes before calling it.
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Calling it. Thanks to all of you for following along. Will report back if anything else happens.
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