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Portland protest tactics: umbrellas, pool noodles and fire

PORTLAND, Oregon. The shields were made of pool noodles, umbrellas, and sleds. The body armor attached with bicycle helmets and soccer pads. The weapons included water bottles and cigarette lighters. Faced with federal forces that came to Portland to subdue them, many of the city’s protesters have taken to the …

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