As Anti-ICE Fight Grows, Advocates Are Divided About Portland Facility

Almost 15,000 people have signed a petition asking City Council to revoke ICE’s Portland building permit. Others say the move would backfire.

Portland Rises Up Against Trump and ICE with Two Saturday Protests

A massive march for “No Kings” day, followed by arrests at Portland’s ICE headquarters.

At a Massive “Hands Off” Rally, Portlanders Protest Trump From All Angles 

On April 5, protesters took to the streets in cities across the US. Portland’s event showed the diversity of opinions in the anti-Trump movement. 

Multnomah County Commissioners Poised to Vote on Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution

The resolution, introduced by Commissioner Lori Stegmann, has been in the works for the last month. But pro-Palestine organizers are disappointed by what they see as a watered-down statement.

Portland Activists Stage Sit-In at Rep. Blumenauer’s Office In Hopes He'll Support a Cease-Fire in Gaza

Activists hope Blumenauer, a longtime progressive, will eventually be responsive to their demands.

"Free, Free Palestine": Portlanders Rally for Gazans, Ask Local Politicians to Support Cease-Fire

A rally on October 28 was the latest in a string of local protests supporting Palestine.

Transportation Justice Advocates Plan Rally Against TriMet Fare Hike

TriMet's board of directors is expected to approve a 30-cent fare increase on Wednesday. Opponents say it's the wrong way for the transit agency to fix its budget woes.

City Council Set to Approve $47,500 to Settle Police Abuse Case

Cushing is one of at least nine Portlanders whose civil cases against the city for officers' conduct at 2020 demonstrations has resulted in a settlement payout from the city.

Lawsuit Against Feds' Use of Chemical Weapons on Portlanders in 2020 Heads to Appeals Court

Q & A: An Expert on Right-Wing Extremism on the Outcome of Patriot Prayer Criminal Cases

"When punishment doesn’t happen it sends a green light to these groups that it's permissible."

Patriot Prayer Brawler Sentenced to Three Days in Jail

A judge has allowed Lewis to serve the three days in jail non-consecutively and at his convenience.

Jury Finds Right-Wing Brawler Mackenzie Lewis Guilty of Riot at Cider Riot

Judge Acquits Patriot Prayer's Joey Gibson and Russell Shultz in Riot Case

The judge found both individuals' actions did not meet the state's definition of riot.

Attorneys Paint Right-Wing Activists As Nonviolent Bystanders in Day One of Patriot Prayer Riot Trial

Attorneys representing Patriot Prayer members challenge violent characterization of clients.

Joey Gibson Encouraged Proud Boy Violence in Portland: “They Are Going to Feel the Pain”

The Mounting Legal Fight Over How Portland Cops Manage Protests

As more protesters push back, will PPB change its ways?

Portland Has Strict Standards For Outlawing Sidewalk Sitting—Unless Cops Ask

Now the recent decision to expand no-sit sidewalks has created a headache for Mayor Ted Wheeler

Two States, One Chaotic Day

As Donald Trump Jr. Trolls Portland Antifa, a Confederate Flag-Adorned Truck Nearly Plows Through Them

"Burn the Town Down"

The Striking Similarities Between Portland's 1967 Race Riot and Our City's Current Relationship with People of Color

The Oregon Supreme Court Just Neutered a Controversial Police Tactic

Defense Attorneys and Civil Liberties Advocates Are Ecstatic

Police Blasted and Tear Gassed an Inauguration Day Protest

Now Demonstrators Are Crying Foul