The network is composed of like-minded activists in two overlapping groups, “Back the Blue PDX”, and “COPS NW”. Working mostly on Facebook, the small group of local activists have helped stage a series of recent events in or near the Portland metro area. There, reporters recorded rightwing protesters discharging pellet guns and Mace into the ranks of nearby protesters and media. In recent weeks, he has been located in the Portland metro area, and has attended several Back the Blue PDX affiliated rallies. One recent protest, and another planned for this week are themed “Defund the Media” and another, held on Monday, was called “Trump RALLY/Oregon Trafficking Awareness”.

Source: The Guardian September 03, 2020 09:00 UTC