Accessed 3/14/2012. [28], Portland's protesters have sought amicable relations with police, city officials and others in the community. NPR, Dec 12, 2011. He said he started Adbusters after feeling like there was something very wrong with consumerism. On September 17, 2020 we come together at Lafayette Square to lay siege to the @WhiteHouse for 50 days of nonviolent protest. Foden-Vencil, Kristian. [32][33] Portland Marathon officials declared the day a success, and event director Les Smith asserted that "the Occupy Portland people have been a godsend for us."[34]. The vigil was staffed around the clock [59] until July 23, 2013, when Mayor Charlie Hales ordered the removal of the vigil and associated encampments on the abutting sidewalks. 02/05/2014. [60], The conference led to the creation of a spin-off organization, 99 Unite Civic Forum,[61] who describes its purpose as building "a vehicle for collaboration towards a common vision, drawing strengths and wisdoms of conservatives, moderates, and progressives alike...to be a voice of moderation and conscience that puts people before politics" in the "age of increasing polarization. The White House is seen on March 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. It's time we stand up. [36][37][37][38][39][40] Ultimately, though, the eviction was less violent than in other cities. On November 10, Portland mayor Sam Adams gave the protesters a deadline to clear out of the park by 12:01 AM on November 13. The country was still reeling from the financial crisis. Occupy Portland was a collaboration that began on October 6, 2011 in downtown Portland, Oregon as a protest and demonstration against economic inequality worldwide. Targets included a U.S. Bank branch and an ATM. The resolution, passed by the House earlier that week, placed restrictions on public gatherings on federal property and adjacent land.[53]. "Occupy Portland to mark three-year anniversary in quiet fashion." "Shut down the corporations day of action called." [18], A protest in the Pearl District began the afternoon of October 29, following a march that ended in Jamison Square. The webpage doesn’t explain what Phase Two will entail. [citation needed] The police action was streamed live online and received global press coverage. [46] The Occupy movement said that SSA Marine, a marine terminal operations company whose owner, Carix, is partially owned by Goldman Sachs, was a target of the protest. Occupy Portland 2013 Summer Capacity-Building Conference. During the night, the police both advanced and pulled back twice with reports of scattered violence. [31] On October 8, protesters reached an agreement with the marathon, city and police, and several hundred protesters marched behind marathon runners on October 9. "Occupy Portland: Demonstrators shut down 2 Port of Portland terminals." some Portlanders came in support of the protesters and others came to see how the police would end the occupation. [12][20][21][22] The Executive Board of Laborer's Local 483 (LIUNA) released a statement in support of the protest. Occupation of Lownsdale and Chapman squares, 24/7 Prayer Vigil to Lift the Camping Ban. Please enable cookies on your web browser in order to continue. Adbusters takes a stance that is pro-environmentalism, anti-consumerism, and anti-capitalist. There's no deep state. [36] The police threatened to use chemical agents and impact weapons if the protesters did not disperse. [41], Though the camp was destroyed, the showdown was claimed as a victory by Occupy Portland because the police were pushed back twice and their deadline for dismantling the camp was not met. "[16] Demonstrators met at Tom McCall Waterfront Park near the Burnside Bridge at noon and began marching along Yamhill Street to Pioneer Courthouse Square starting at 2:30 p.m.[12], Portland Police estimated the crowd at more than 4,000 people when the march began, increasing to 10,000 by mid-day and filling Pioneer Courthouse Square and its surrounding streets. You also agree to our Terms of Service. It is simply the 1% in office abusing their power. Accessed 02/05/2015. 11/17/2013. 12/20/2011. As of July 2012, Occupy Portland had continued to engage in organized meetings, events and actions. The group proposed a September 17 “Wall Street” occupation that seemed to kick-off the movement. On September 17 we occupy Lafayette Square for 50 days and hold vigil for democracy. By clicking “I agree” below, you consent to the use by us and our third-party partners of cookies and data gathered from your use of our platforms. Murphy, Kim. [23] Mayoral candidate Eileen Brady expressed her support for the demonstration, though she echoed Mayor Sam Adams' contention that protesters should abide by city ordinances and not block streets without a permit. READ NEXT: The latest COVID-19 deaths, cases, and updates, Group that Started Occupy Wall Street Wants 50-Day White House Siege on September 17, Copyright © 2020 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved.
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