Portland's Protest Problem

The militarized and heavy-handed police approach to protest in Portland is expensive, dangerous, and threatens our democracy.

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An open letter to Mayor Hales regarding free speech

American history, indeed world history, is full of stories of protest that opened the path to change.

A sign reading 'Free Speech in America' is visible through a chainlink fence

Portland Activist Secures First Amendment Win

by Kelly Simon, Legal Fellow

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