Williamette Week, “May Day Mystery Solved: What Was The Deal With Those Spiders?”
An answer can be found in a lengthy article published in the online anarchist journal Crimethinc, which says the photogenic spiders symbolized “mutual aid, solidarity, and direct action.” Continue Reading
The Oregonian, “Portland must be done with punk fascists: Opinion”
Portland’s celebrated tolerance may have, over time, enabled the anarchists. But no more. The Portland police got it right on Monday and will continue to view public assembly as a feature of democracy that needs protection and threats to it swift, consequential response. -The Oregonian/OregonLive Editorial Board Continue Reading
Williamette Week, “Kelly’s Olympian Bouncer Sues Three Portland Anarchists, Saying They Gave Him a Beating For Asking Them Not to Smoke”
A bouncer at Kelly’s Olympian sued three Portland protesters he calls “anarchists” today, claiming they assaulted him outside the classic downtown bar during the May Day riot. Continue Reading
The Olympian, “May Day protests were senseless violence”
Some held signs with the messages, “Become Ungovernable” and “Delete the Port.” The capital city was not alone in hosting May Day protests. Self-described anarchists struck in other Northwest cities. Continue Reading
The Philadelphia Inquirer, “N. Philly resident: We helped cops nab 2 after dozens of anarchists hit area”
Philadelphia police said Tuesday it was unclear whether the vandalism was connected to anarchists who protested Monday in Center City as part of May Day demonstrations. May 1 is traditionally a rallying day for anti-capitalist and anarchist groups, dating to the 19th century. Continue Reading
The Oregonian, “Portland May Day march organizers criticize police response”
On Tuesday, people who were there pieced together what transpired. No participants endorsed anarchists’ actions – setting a fire in a downtown street, vandalizing two police vehicles and breaking windows of downtown buildings – but none directly blamed anarchists for the eruption of violence. Continue Reading
Mlive.com (MI), “‘Festival of Resistance’ march stops traffic in downtown Ann Arbor”
According to an event flier, there were to be talks and workshops with titles such as “Intro to Anarchism,” “Mass Defense in the Age of Trump,” “A Brief History of Fascism in the U.S. and Europe,” “Organizing a Racial Justice Campaign,” “Poetry of Resistance,” “The Sanctuary Movement,” “Why We Shouldn’t Coordinate with Police,” and “The […]
Vice, “The VICE Morning Bulletin”
Portland Police Arrest 25 in May Day March Police arrested over two-dozen protestors marching on May Day in downtown Portland, Oregon. The police bureau said smoke bombs, glass bottles, and cans of Pepsi—presumably a reference to a controversial Kendall Jenner ad—were all thrown at officers. Police had advised peaceful protestors to separate from violent “anarchists.” […]
Q13 Fox Seattle, “Trump and anti-Trump supporters share ‘peace joint,’ Pepsi at May Day protest”
Pro-Trump demonstrators and an anarchist shared a ‘peace joint’ during a protest at Westlake Center. Continue Reading
Northwest Public Radio, “May Day Mob Breaks Windows, Skirmishes with Police in Olympia”
Shortly after this photo was taken, this group of anarchist-type youth went on a destructive rampage through Olympia’s downtown. Continue Reading