Groups Welcome Injunction to Safeguard First Amendment in Portland
In July, President Trump tried to make an example of Portland. He pulled federal agents away from their actual jobs to use them as shock troops in our community…
Far-Right Fizzles in Portland as Community Unites to Reject Hate and Violence
The Proud Boys issued a national call to members to rally in Portland in hopes of setting up a violent clash with the community and establishing themselves as the feared foot soldiers of an ascendant far right. Instead, a couple hundred or so Proud Boys gathered in a park and had way too much to drink…
More than 30 community partners join Western States Center in calling on public officials to keep Portland safe from hate.
The Proud Boys issued a national call to members to rally in Portland in hopes of setting up a violent clash with the community and establishing themselves as the feared foot soldiers of an ascendant far right. Instead, a couple hundred or so Proud Boys gathered in a park and had way too much to drink…
Western States Center Statement on Far-Right Rumors and Vigilantes
Armed vigilantes in Oregon are adding real danger to an already devastating wildfire crisis, in pursuit of an imagined threat…
Western States Center Responds to Portland Violence
There is no excuse for the tragedy that played out on Portland streets last weekend. We grieve for the life lost and categorically reject political violence, whatever its source…
Far-Right Violence Meets Lax Law Enforcement in Portland
A year ago, the city of Portland showed far-right extremists the door. City leaders locked arms with community leaders, local businesses and everyday citizens to come together and reject hate…
Western States Center Calls for Resignation of Portland Police Association President Daryl Turner
Federal troops have been pulled off Portland, Ore. streets, but the community continues to grapple with the Portland Police Bureau’s use of excessive force against racial justice protesters…
Western States Center Responds to Agreement for Federal Officers to Leave Portland
We are relieved that Gov. Brown has reached an agreement for federal officers to withdraw from Portland. They never should have been here in the first place…
Western States Center Statement on Matt Shea
Western States Center welcomes today’s news that Matt Shea will not run for re-election…
Western States Center Responds to Boise Protest against Public Health Rules
Today’s protest in Boise is a continuation of a series of reckless events promoting fringe and extremist groups at the expense of public health…
Western States Center Responds to Ammon Bundy Protest at Home of Idaho Police Officer
Ammon Bundy’s protest at the home of an Idaho police officer marks a dangerous escalation by anti-quarantine activists…
Western States Center Responds to President Trump on COVID-19 Protests
President Trump is pouring gasoline on the flames of hate and resentment…