emmaxgoldmanxsachs:micdotcom:Far-right activists and anti-fascist groups clash in Portland at duelin
emmaxgoldmanxsachs:micdotcom:Far-right activists and anti-fascist groups clash in Portland at dueling ralliesHundreds of anti-fascist organizers and others descended on downtown Portland, Oregon, on Sunday to face off against a smaller but vocal contingent of right-wing demonstrators, CNN reported.Mayor Ted Wheeler had asked the federal government to revoke permits for two right-wing “free speech” events, including Sunday’s Trump Free Speech Rally, in the wake of the MAX murders. But organizers Patriot Prayer ended up being allowed to host the event, albeit with heavy security; riot police and federal agents with body armor, batons and long arms lined the streets, while loudspeakers announced movement restrictions for attendees of both the Trump event and counter-demonstrations.The situation quickly escalated, according to FOX 12 Oregon’s live feed. Read more (6/5/17)Police protect nazis -- source link