This evening, I live-tweeted from the DefendPDX account, which is now defunct. The tweets are likely lost forever.
June 27th: Far Right at the 7-11 And Cop Hijinks
This evening, I live-tweeted from the DefendPDX account, which is now defunct. The tweets are likely lost forever.
June 25th, Part 2: The Nasty, Brutish and Short Life of the North Precinct AZ
Coming at you from the newly-established AZ in North PDX and I have to say it’s looking good! Solid barricades, good size. More relaxed and less rushed than the short-lived PKAZ
June 25th, Part 1: Chill Justice Center Vibes
Down at the Justice Center for that late live-tweet shift. Candlelight vigil and a good crowd
June 24th: Sacrifices to the Elk, Protester Assaulted
It’s that time again–at the Justice Center, gonna live-tweet
Very small crowd so far, just hanging out. Someone burned a flag in front of the stag. No cops in sight
June 22nd: Protesters Argue, Police Bluff
Back at the Justice Center, gonna live-tweet. Can’t wait to find out what mood the police are in tonight
So far, no sign of them at the JC itself
June 20th: Directionless Tension
At the Justice Center again! Giant crowd. Gonna live-tweet again, let’s see what happens tonight!
No cops visible. The lights are off, like a house on Halloween that ran out of candy
June 19th: RCJ Sweeps, Juneteenth Dance Party
Gonna live-tweet tonight’s Justice Center action again. Let’s do this! Currently taking to the streets. Destination, as always, unknown
June 15th, 2020: First Live-Tweeting
Gonna try to live-tweet tonight’s Justice Center protest–not something I’m very good at. It’ll be a fun experiment for everyone
The Pioneer square crowd just got here. Hundreds here, approaching the new, smaller fence. Cops are very visible within the justice center boundary