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From an arrestee:
On Monday night there was a march in Portland in solidarity with Occupy Oakland's call-out for a day of action against police brutality and arrests. The description for Portland's march specifically called for a respect for diversity of tactics including a black bloc and nonviolent direct action. Unfortunately the actual event proved much less tolerant to this diversity of tactics - people utilizing black bloc tactics were physically assaulted by other marchers on multiple occasions, and scapegoated for the 10 arrests the police made.
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It is clear from much of the discourse that occurred in the march that occupiers, by and large, have no understanding of anti-oppression politics and very little if any understanding of, and/or affinity for, historical anti-police tactics.
Largely I have hoped to try to bridge this gap in the past, however it has become undeniable now that the behaviour of occupiers at radical marches is not merely frustrating or politically derailing, it has developed a pattern of putting people in the hands of police. This type of behaviour in portland has in the past caused individuals to incur injuries at the hands of belligerent occupiers.
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Prior to today's shooting, it had been over a year since a Portland police officer killed a civilian. That this is notable at all highlights a serious problem in the way Portland police interact with citizens, especially those citizens with active mental illness and/or untreated addiction.
Early this morning, January 25, 2012, Portland Police officers shot and killed a man in downtown Portland. Prior to today's shooting, it had been over a year since a Portland police officer killed a civilian. That this is notable at all highlights a serious problem in the way Portland police interact with citizens, especially those citizens with active mental illness and/or untreated addiction. The Mental Health Association of Portland has collected the names and known history of over 220 persons shot and/or killed by Portland area police officers since 1970. The list is not comprehensive, but it clearly shows a correlation between active mental illness or addiction and the chances of being killed or wounded by police officers. The year-plus from Thomas Higginbotham's death on Jan. 2, 2011 until today may be the longest duration without a police-caused death in Portland's history. Higginbotham, age 67, was described by friends as a late stage alcoholic. His shooting death was described by police through the media as having occurred as he advanced toward two officers holding a "large knife." It is unknown if the Multnomah County District Attorney convened a grand jury to inquire about the death of Higginbotham, or what parts of the county's use-of-force plan were followed.
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We strongly encourage you all, especially those involved with Occupy Portland who tried telling their stories to City Council but were gavelled down by the Mayor, to turn out next Thursday, the 26th, at the East Portland Community Center to go on record with CRC with your concerns. It would probably be helpful even if you are relating a personal story of misconduct to articulate how you think things could be made better... no police horses or pepper spray at protests? Investigations into misconduct done by independent civilians, not police Internal Affairs? You decide. WHAT: Community Public Forum on Police Accountability WHEN: Thursday, January 26, 2012 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. WHERE: East Portland Community Center 740 SE 106th Ave, Portland 97216 Related Post on Police violence and Portland Occupy: Breaking News 6:30 -10:30 J25 Egypt Solidarity Reportback Video of Police Accountability Meeting Video: Citizen Police Accountability Meeting - Occupy Portland Jan 26 2012
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Thursday, February 2nd 2012
6-9:30pm Food for Thought Cafe Portland State University, Portland OR Join your community allies for a discussion, film screening and letter writing night for Political Prisoners. This documentary depicts the increasingly harsh treatment of people who protest against what they see as crimes to the environment. Today, protesters who were once described as environmental activists are being called 'terrorists', and environmental activism is being labeled 'eco-terrorism'. *Free, open to the public, all ages and disability affirmative! Contact:  oregon.jericho@gmail.com
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One of the dynamite speakers from the recent Portland Occupy the Courts demonstration, part of at least 130 similar events scheduled for January 20, 2012 nation wide.The local Occupation event was led by Portland Move to Amend and was supported by many other groups, including Occupy Portland. Report Back from the Portland Occupy the Courts Event Erin Madden, a member of Occupy Portland, speaks from the perspective of an environmental activist who spent a week with the Wall Street Occupation and "was inspired by the amazing passion and energy and willingness of so many people to set their lives aside for the greater good." This [video] clip is about 6 minutes in length. Report Back from the Portland Occupy the Courts Event | Four more videos from Occupy The Courts Jim Lockharts Homepage: www.philosopherseed.org
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From Animal Liberation Frontline PDX Meat Collective butchers reclaim "stolen" rabbitsOvernight on January 8th, news broke on the "Portland Meat Collective" website that somewhere between 18 and 23 rabbits had disappeared from the backyard of one of their "instructors" the day before they were to be killed as part of a self-butchery class. Nearly a week passed without any further news or claim of responsibility. Then, in a tragic development Friday, January 13th, news came that the rabbits had been located and returned to the school to be killed. We can only hope rescuers locate the new location of the rabbits, and deliver them to freedom for the second time. The story so far... animalliberationfrontline.com
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I stop by the vigil for Houseless folks that is going on 24-7 in front of Portland City Hall. Here is a short video/conversation I had with "Metal" who was sitting at the vigil table. This was filmed around noon on Thursday 1.5.11. in front of Portland City Hall.
Metal tells me what is happening with regards to this vigil for houseless people outside of city halls front doors. He tells me about his involvement the vigil, which began after Occupy Portland protesters was evicted from the parks across the street. The most current post on this topic about the City Hall Vigil is on FB and can be found on this link homepage: www.joeanybody.com
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There are a number of events celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose birthday is being celebrated this Monday, January 16.
SISTERS OF THE ROAD 19th MLK MARCH AND RALLY OCCUPY THE DREAM! 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. March starts at noon.  http://www.sistersoftheroad.org
KEEP ALIVE THE DREAM! 27th Anniversary Tribute 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Highland Christian Center, 7600 N.E. Glisan, Portland Aired live on KBOO 90.7 FM. OCCUPY JUSTICE: A Morale Booster for the Occupy Movement 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 N.E. Alberta Street, Portland http://www.occupyportland.org
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Our insanity continues. Roberto and I were out among the people who try to do some good for others, working for justice or just letting people know that the wars are still going on in the Middle East [...] We were on the Hawthorne Bridge about 4:00 PM [...] About 11 in the morning we were at the Governor Hotel over on 11th Avenue to protest the exclusion of all candidates [...] The other meeting we went to was a Labor Committee that is attempting to submit a people's budget to the City Council [...] Almost forgot, went to a council meeting [...] [Related: Lone Vet New / Old Year's Rant ]
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With input from many groups including Common Cause Oregon, Occupy Portland, Move to Amend, and Portland Alliance from Democracy, the resolution outlines key legal points and highlights public opposition to Citizens United
This Thursday (January 12) at 2:00 pm the Portland City Council will be voting on a resolution urging the Oregon congressional delegation to amend the U.S. Constitution to address corporate personhood and reverse the Citizens United decision. read it here
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A music video compilation from Occupy Portland 2011.This is a montage of video and pictures from just some of the protesting at Occupy Portland last year. WE ARE THE 99% music video
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Save Saturday & Door-to-Door Mail Delivery March & Rally more info: National Association of Letter Carriers 82<, 503-493-5903 [ Related: Going Postal: What kind of nation won't fund a post office? ] |
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