Protesters across the US are gearing up for weekend demonstrations over the election of Donald Trump, as other activists begin work on plans to disrupt the Republican’s inauguration in Washington early next year. On Friday night in Portland, Orgeon, an unidentified man was wounded at 12.45am local time, as he and dozens of other protesters crossed Morrison Bridge during one of a number of demonstrations. Earlier in the night, for the second night in a row, Portland protesters blocked traffic and threw objects at police dressed in riot gear who responded with pepper spray and flash-bang devices. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Protesters in Portland, Oregon, on the night of Thursday 10 November. While protesters marched against Trump, at least one group was preparing to take to the streets in celebration.

Source: The Guardian November 12, 2016 00:26 UTC