We aren't a big city, but the Far Right has a special hate for us

[olivermoss]

The acting Homeland Security Director is here in Portland and for days unmarked vans have been snatching Portland protesters off of the street. Some of it is Homeland Security, some of it is ICE.

Trump sent in Federal agents to quell protests in Portland. Whether this is due to the GOP's special hate for us or if this is a test run for federal take overs of larger cities remains to be seen. If this doesn't get enough national attention, it'll get normalized.

Comments

[lynnenne]

Christ, that is terrifying.

[dine]

looks like Portland really is an occupied zone - it's finally getting national attention - just saw a thing on MSNBC about it, but this administration doesn't give a damn, so just shining a light on their misdeeds probably won't improve things

[shipperslist]

I saw some of that shared on instagram. It sounds really scary, I hope you stay safe!

[olivermoss]

I photographed protests here for 15 years and also did Occupy Ice. But due to an injury, I'm light and sound sensitive now. So, I need to steer clear of flash bangs and sound canons. It feels very weird and wrong to not be out in it.

I'm not in direct danger from this, more sort of ... this is happening in my country danger.

[bloodydemonic]

My friend Natalie was telling me about this yesterday - it sounds utterly terrifying. I don't like it ALL. I hope you and all your loved ones are safe?

[olivermoss]

I am safe, it just feels very weird to not be down there. I just can't risk being around sound canons and flash bangs anymore.