Donald Trump has been president for one year, and OH WHAT A MESS HE’S MADE. While I originally figured he’d eventually be impeached for his campaign’s probable collusion with Russia, I had no idea he’d build up a wealth of reasons why he should be kicked out of office. And so, here we are today, marching again against Trump’s racism and nation-damaging idiocy. Follow along with the Mercury‘s Protest Reporting Squad as we cover the majority of Portland’s protests today right here, or for second-by-second reporting follow the Mercury on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, News Editor Dirk VanderHart here, and Senior Editor Megan Burbank here (where she’ll be on the scene for Portland’s #MeToo rally and march. Good luck to everyone, and let’s be careful and LOUD out there!
*Note: Most recent additions will be first in this post.
4:35 pm:
And that’s a wrap on the #metoo March. Good hustle out there, everyone pic.twitter.com/AhCkc8ffya
— Megan Burbank (@meganireneb) January 21, 2018
Aand that’s it for today’s major rallies and marches. If anything else pops up tonight, we’ll keep you informed on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Thanks to our Dirk Vanderhart, Megan Burbank, Bri Brey, Kathleen B., and photojournalist Natalie Behring. Check out her photos of the Impeachment March here and the #MeToo Rally & March here on Blogtown!
4:15 pm:
A cute little “fuck Trump” has enetered the chants pic.twitter.com/ThpCLAneGx
— Megan Burbank (@meganireneb) January 21, 2018
More pics from moments ago. Now headed back on Park pic.twitter.com/AtkKHSOfI1
— Megan Burbank (@meganireneb) January 21, 2018
4 pm:
Speakout portion of the #metoo rally has adjourned. Time to march.
— Megan Burbank (@meganireneb) January 20, 2018
“Our body our choice!” “My body my choice!” pic.twitter.com/Ukl2yTKgZN
— Megan Burbank (@meganireneb) January 20, 2018
3:45 pm:
Started at 2 and the speakouts are still happening. In case you need a “scale of the problem.”
— Megan Burbank (@meganireneb) January 20, 2018
Mary Ellen Andersen & Molly Smith, Portland. Andersen did the art on these Lizzo and Oprah-inspired signs. They’re the best I’ve seen all day. pic.twitter.com/I5SMJLfvdA
— Megan Burbank (@meganireneb) January 20, 2018
3:30 pm
At least I think it’s him? Ugh the downtown Bible shouters ruin EVRRYTHING
— Megan Burbank (@meganireneb) January 20, 2018
I don’t know what happened to the Bible guy but he’s no longer drowning out the #metoo rally
— Megan Burbank (@meganireneb) January 20, 2018
3:25 pm:
Sweet burn!
In the running for best sign: pic.twitter.com/MugZt4qJcU
— Ally (@missmayn) January 20, 2018
Another classic sign: “We are the granddaughters of the witches you didn’t burn.”
— Megan Burbank (@meganireneb) January 20, 2018
3:15 pm:
Organizer Rosemary says, “sexual violence is the norm… our bodies in this society are treated like public property… the #metoo movement is changing that,” urges advocacy on this issue for queer/trans folks, POC, not just actresses in Hollywood. Naming is power.
— Megan Burbank (@meganireneb) January 20, 2018
Now she’s urging people who haven’t been sexually harassed or assaulted to support people who have by taking action. Makes me wonder how many ppl who marched for impeachment aren’t here rn 👀
— Megan Burbank (@meganireneb) January 20, 2018
Another speaking choked up as she shared her story and everybody applauded her so supportively, then cheered super loud when she said her attacker was suspended from their school
— Megan Burbank (@meganireneb) January 20, 2018
3 pm:
The Impeach Trump March seems to have dispersed (at least for now), so let’s direct our attention to the #MeToo rally.
#metoo speaker Nick is talking about “truly frightening” sexual violence perpetrated against homeless women. “Homelessness can happen to anyone. Let’s not forget about our homeless sisters out there today.”
— Megan Burbank (@meganireneb) January 20, 2018
Organizer Rosemary says, “sexual violence is the norm… our bodies in this society are treated like public property… the #metoo movement is changing that,” urges advocacy on this issue for queer/trans folks, POC, not just actresses in Hollywood. Naming is power.
— Megan Burbank (@meganireneb) January 20, 2018
2:45 pm:
At the Impeachment March…
This thing is reaching its supposed end point on the waterfront. pic.twitter.com/tWr2q5wwJh
— Dirk VanderHart (@dirquez) January 20, 2018
The #MarchForImpeachment is over. pic.twitter.com/5aMquQS8Ln
— Dirk VanderHart (@dirquez) January 20, 2018
2:30 pm:
At #MeToo Rally (which is expected to join up with the Impeach March later…)
That took a turn.
— ✨Portland Mercury✨ (@portlandmercury) January 20, 2018
Lisa Adriani, Gina Kelley, Erin Calvo, Jaiden Gray, Jacob Gillingham, all sophomores at Pacific University. pic.twitter.com/nTS8HksxAW
— Megan Burbank (@meganireneb) January 20, 2018
2:20 pm:
Impeach March is currently two blocks long and still “chill” according to Dirk. Meanwhile Megan is talking with #MeToo Rally participants.
Ariel and Ava Poulson, Portland. They’re here “Because it’s important. Because I’ve had a lot of unfair experiences” and we need to fight back “so that my daughter and the next round of women don’t have to deal with the same BS.” pic.twitter.com/xUFvLH5eun
— Megan Burbank (@meganireneb) January 20, 2018
Violet, Portland. She came to the #metoo speakout and March because “I like to feel solidarity with lots of people experiencing a type of violence that’s usually very private and individual.” Community is powerful.” pic.twitter.com/mDCOWmcGCc
— Megan Burbank (@meganireneb) January 20, 2018
Still true pic.twitter.com/i2eLHCK7Pe
— Megan Burbank (@meganireneb) January 20, 2018
2:10 pm:
We’re passing Pioneer Square, where a #MeToo event is about to begin. Looks low-key right now. pic.twitter.com/L1ASsI8aSW
— Dirk VanderHart (@dirquez) January 20, 2018
Good idea! Let’s check in with our Megan Burbank, who’s covering Portland’s #MeToo Rally and March.
Crowd is slowly growing for #metoo rally and march. Timing for this is tricky bc the March for Impeachment is still going on
— Megan Burbank (@meganireneb) January 20, 2018
“When women’s bodies are under attack, what do we do?” “Stand up fight back!” pic.twitter.com/ANYWVssbdl
— Megan Burbank (@meganireneb) January 20, 2018
1:50 pm:
Hey look, march is approaching the intersection where cops kettled marchers in June and now won’t admit. https://t.co/ck7EY97cLo
— Dirk VanderHart (@dirquez) January 20, 2018
1:40 pm:
Portland Police are starting to block off certain roads to keep marchers and cars away from each other.
A march has started @inDowntownPDX. The march does not have a permit to walk on roads, but for the safety of participants and the motoring community, police are attempting to close some roads to motor vehicles in the area. Please use extra caution if driving in @inDowntownPDX.
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) January 20, 2018
Police playing ball right now. Closing off streets on planned route. This is SW 4th. pic.twitter.com/rKefQbH7a4
— Dirk VanderHart (@dirquez) January 20, 2018
Meanwhile in Denver…
They’re marchin’ in Denver – bigly!#Denver #WomensMarch2018 #ShutDownTrump pic.twitter.com/Lilgm1hwAT
— John Lundin 🌊 (@johnlundin) January 20, 2018
And meanwhile, in Cincinnati…
Cincinnati, Ohio is representing in the USA in beautiful fashion. ❤️👊 #WomensMarch2018 pic.twitter.com/7iadQgkukB
— Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) January 20, 2018
1:30 pm:
Oh, and just in case you were wondering…
One block away from J20 impeachment rally and march, large police presence apparently getting ready should things go south. #LiveOnK2 pic.twitter.com/WlckqvzpNj
— Keaton Thomas (@keaton_thomas) January 20, 2018
A very chipper (and delayed) car passenger is happy he had “front row seats” to the March. “I woulda paid for this.” We’re headed to Naito. pic.twitter.com/1LYTAmUjoD
— Dirk VanderHart (@dirquez) January 20, 2018
*Psst! Actually they’re on 1st Ave, following parade route. (See below.)
1:22 PM:
Here’s the march route for those who want to jump in later.
We rolling. pic.twitter.com/WwSpVNIqfd
— Dirk VanderHart (@dirquez) January 20, 2018
1:15 PM
And the march is about to commence.
“We’re gonna march” from the bullhorn gets people moving at #MarchForImpeachment. Cheers. This is what people came for. pic.twitter.com/Xwfv24x1k6
— Dirk VanderHart (@dirquez) January 20, 2018
1 PM:
“I’m asking that you go out and do something for the DACA recipients,” after the march, he’s saying at PDX #MarchForImpeachment. pic.twitter.com/58A5yfCN4X
— Dirk VanderHart (@dirquez) January 20, 2018
12:45 PM:
Decent turnout early at the #MarchForImpeachment at Terry Schrunk plaza. Several hundred people at least. pic.twitter.com/ILGgQp0gyf
— Dirk VanderHart (@dirquez) January 20, 2018
