The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Christopher David, a 53-year-old disabled Army veteran, was so angry to see federal officers sweeping protesters on the last nights on the streets of Portland, Oregon, that he decided to …
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Protesters outside federal court in Portland, Oregon, were attacked with tear gas by federal officials for the second consecutive night on Sunday, reports the CBS affiliate there, KOIN-TV. It was the 52nd consecutive night of protests in the city against police violence and racial justice. Even after tear gas was …
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This brazen protester gave police in Portland a public reprimand. Wearing only a face mask and a hat, a woman named “Naked Athena” danced among officers and protesters during a clash in the city on Friday night, according to Oregon Live. The video posted on social media shows the woman …
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Portland police declared riots on Saturday night after the police union building was raided and a fire started. It was the 51st night of protests in Portland, where federal authorities have been dispatched despite opposition from state and local officials. Federal officials deployed tear gas once again on Saturday night …
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Anti-police protesters in Portland, Oregon, set fire to the headquarters of the city police union on Saturday night when local authorities declared riots, according to reports. Portland police declared the riots around 10:50 p.m. after protesters closed the offices of the Portland Police Association, which represents city police, The Oregonian …
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