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#salemoregon, due to activities expected at the @OregonCapitol today be aware there may be pedestrian congestion in the area. If poss, avoid traveling thru streets around the capitol mall. Anyone observing criminal behavior should immediately move to a safe location & call 9-1-1. 
#salemoregon UPDATE at 1415
1⃣/4⃣: Protest events at the @OregonCapitol have increased in size/risk to public safety. There are approximately 150-200 participants that are heavily armed at the capitol at this time.
1⃣/4⃣: Protest events at the @OregonCapitol have increased in size/risk to public safety. There are approximately 150-200 participants that are heavily armed at the capitol at this time.
2⃣/4⃣ The risk of violence has increased as the opposing protestors are expected to arrive in large numbers. We have received reports that vehicles driving past the capitol are being struck with balloons filled with paint and green lasers being pointed at drivers.
We swung by Riverfront Park where there’s a bake sale to raise funds to help people affected by the wildfires. The event was organized by “patriots against racism,” mainly Epilogue Kitchen which has been involved in #BLM organizing. #Oregonfires #santiamfires #oregon #wildfire
The bake sale sold out after 1.5 hours. They are still handing out free masks & anti-racism info, plus registering people to vote. 100% of the proceeds will go to help with wildfire relief. #oregon #salemoregon #santiamfire #oregonfires #wildfire #oregonwildfires #wildfirerelief
Approximately 15 people participated in a “[bike] ride for change.” They flew BLM flags and biked around the park. The event was organized in conjunction with the bake sale, by Rian Gayle, a Black, Deaf community leader. #Salem #salemoregon #oregon #BLMprotests #salemor
There are close to 200 people gathered at the Oregon Capitol to protest for Breonna Taylor, following the grand jury decision in her case. Follow along for live updates. #Salem #salemoregon #oregon #salemprotests #BreonnaTaylorprotests #blmprotests #salemor #clypiancoverage
“We need to make changes now, not after we have our own Breonna Taylor, not after we have our own Kenosha moment,” Julianne Jackson, a Black community leader, said. #Salem #salemoregon #oregon #salemprotests #BreonnaTaylorprotests #blmprotests #salemor #clypiancoverage
The crowd is on the move. They are marching down Court St. and chanting. #Salem #salemoregon #oregon #salemprotests #BreonnaTaylorprotests #blmprotests #salemor #clypiancoverage
We visited Salem’s @UnitedWay earlier today where donations for fire evacuees are being collected. This room had everything from food to bedding to personal hygiene products (& more). #Salem #salemoregon #oregon #oregonwildfires #wildfires #wildfiresmoke #smoke #fire #SantiamFire
The tables in the center of the main room held food, toilet paper, wipes, soap, tissues, toothbrushes, toothpaste & more all donated from community members to support evacuees. #Salem #salemoregon #oregon #oregonwildfires #wildfires #wildfiresmoke #smoke #fire #SantiamFire
This corner of the room was solely dedicated to diapers for little ones who had to evacuate. One of today’s deliveries was a lady who started a Facebook fundraiser and brought over even more diapers. #Salem #salemoregon #oregon #wildfires #BeachieCreekFire #fire #SantiamFire
We’re at the Oregon State Fairgrounds right now where an evacuation center has been set up for people evacuating from the fires. #Salem #salemoregon #oregon #oregonwildfires #wildfires #wildfiresmoke #smoke #fire #SantiamFire #clypiancoverage
The Jackman-Long building houses a shelter run by the Red Cross. There are many tables of food, a large pile of water bottles, dozens of tables, and dozens of beds for evacuees. #Salem #salemoregon #oregon #oregonwildfires #wildfires #wildfiresmoke #smoke #fire #SantiamFire
A representative from Marion County helping with volunteer sign-ins says that they have had hundreds of community members volunteer to help with the shelter. To volunteer you can visit the Marion County website. #Salem #salemoregon #oregon #oregonwildfires #wildfires #santiamfire
Salem’s air quality is currently “very unhealthy” per the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Limit your time outdoors if possible. #Salem #salemoregon #oregon #oregonwildfires #wildfires #wildfiresmoke #smoke #fire #BeachieCreekFire #clypiancoverage
Very unhealthy air quality means that everyone may experience more serious side effects. To avoid the smoke stay indoors whenever possible & leave windows/doors closed. #Salem #salemoregon #oregon #oregonwildfires #wildfires #wildfiresmoke #smoke #fire #BeachieCreekFire
Salem’s air quality has been upgraded to “hazardous” with an index of 341. The air quality is dangerous for everyone, do not go outside unless it is necessary. #Salem #salemoregon #oregon #oregonwildfires #wildfires #wildfiresmoke #smoke #fire #BeachieCreekFire #clypiancoverage
On another note, the wildfire smoke is really heavy downtown right now and the air quality is extremely poor. #Salem #SalemProtest #salemoregon #oregon #salemprotests #SalemOR #clypiancoverage
A group of men with guns and paint guns just followed a group of apparent BLM protestors through the Capitol mall. The people left without any physical confrontation. #Salem #SalemProtest #salemoregon #oregon #salemprotests #SalemOR #clypiancoverage
There’s a lot of Black Lives Matter chalk messages on the Capitol Mall plaza, including “BLM,” “I can’t breathe,” “ACAB,” “How many more?” and the names of victims of police brutality. #Salem #SalemProtest #salemoregon #blm #oregon #salemprotests #SalemOR #clypiancoverage
We’re at the Capitol where there are dueling rallies, one in support of Trump and the other in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Follow along here for live updates! #Salem #SalemProtest #salemoregon #oregon #salemprotests #SalemOR #BLMprotest #clypiancoverage
There are lots of weapons on the Trump side, including guns, bats, batons, knives and bear spray. The BLM side has a couple baseball bats. #Salem #SalemProtest #salemoregon #oregon #salemprotests #SalemOR #BLMprotest #clypiancoverage
We have been told that earlier this afternoon bear spray was used by people from the Trump rally after someone grabbed one of their flags. #Salem #SalemProtest #salemoregon #oregon #salemprotests #SalemOR #BLMprotest #clypiancoverage
We’re at the Oregon State Capitol where 100+ people are gathered for the Reopen Oregon Rally. About 50 Black Lives Matter demonstrators are also sitting on/by the steps. Follow along for live updates! #Salem #SalemProtest #salemoregon #oregon #salemprotests #SalemOR
One speaker from the Reopen Oregon Rally is talking about the need to fight child sex trafficking & change laws so that perpetrators serve more serious sentences for child sexual abuse both online & in person. #Salem #SalemProtest #salemoregon #oregon #salemprotests #SalemOR
Another speaker is claiming that the COVID-19 statistics are false. He’s calling for people across the state to stop wearing their masks and for businesses to stop enforcing the mask mandate. #Salem #SalemProtest #salemoregon #oregon #salemprotests #SalemOR #oregonprotests
We’re up in North Portland where a group of several hundred protestors is facing a police line on N Ainsworth St. Follow along for live updates! #portland #salem #salemoregon #PortlandProtest #portlandoregon #oregon #portlandprotests #oregon #pdx #pdxprotest
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Protestors began to march in this direction from Peninsula Park around 9:20. They marched while chanting “Say his/her name” and responding with the names of victims of police brutality. #portland #salem #salemoregon #PortlandProtest #portlandoregon #oregon #portlandprotests #pdx
Police are making announcements over the LRAD telling protestors to get out of the street. Protestors are chanting “Take it to the streets, fuck the police, no justice, no peace.” #portland #salem #salemoregon #PortlandProtest #portlandoregon #oregon #portlandprotests #oregon
Rian Gayle, a Deaf, Black advocate, is now presenting. He is discussing racism and ableism in the police force. #Salem #SalemProtest #salemoregon #oregon #salemprotests #SalemOR #oregonprotests #blmprotests
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Gayle is discussing how officers fail to handle disabilities appropriately. He said that they are required to make accommodations for people with disabilities, however, often the officers fail to write back and forth with him, instead forcing Gayle to read their lips.
Gayle said that body cams are especially helpful in cases involving people with disabilities. He says that with auditory recordings there isn’t a proper record of conversations if the person is deaf. Body cams would record both what the officer said & what Gayle signed back.
Salem youth are now sharing some of their experiences with Salem police. Three young men shared how they had been racially profiled by officers. #Salem #SalemProtest #salemoregon #oregon #salemprotests #SalemOR #oregonprotests #blmprotests
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Tony Villaneda said that he was 12 when officers pulled out their guns and ordered him to freeze as he was walking to the park. They then detained him. He said that “they were looking for ways to get [him] in trouble.” #Salem #BLmprotests #salemoregon #oregon #salemprotests
“I remember it like it was yesterday. It happened a few years ago, but it’s still in my brain,” Tony Villaneda said about that incident. He also said that it was extremely traumatic. #Salem #SalemProtest #salemoregon #oregon #salemprotests #SalemOR #oregonprotests #blmprotests
I’m in Salem Oregon for the opposing BLM and Proud Boy protests.
Approaching the crowd now on the Proud Boy side.
Police standing in between BLM protesters and some Proud Boy/4th of July/BLM counterprotesters on the steps of the Capital Building.
Starting today, people in Marion and Polk counties will be required to wear a face mask when they are in public, indoor spaces. This mandate comes in an attempt to prevent the spread of #COVID19. #Coronavirus #oregon #salemoregon #OR #SalemOR #clypiancoverage #masks
Other counties included in the mandate are Multnomah, Clackamas, Hood River, and Lincoln. If you live or plan to spend time in any of these counties remember to wear a face mask when you visit indoor, public spaces!
People with medical conditions or disabilities that prevent them from wearing a mask are exempt from the mandate. Children under the age of 12 are too.
The Salem Police Chief issued a statement about this (is.gd/DXxXI9) which I'll reinterpret:
1. "He wasn't fully briefed" = "he did exactly as he was briefed”
2. "I know this officer" = "I agree with this officer"
and, most importantly...
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1. "He wasn't fully briefed" = "he did exactly as he was briefed”
2. "I know this officer" = "I agree with this officer"
and, most importantly...
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3. "Evaluate risk to officers/can we safely deescalate" = "We're not racist; we're exceptionally courteous to ALL citizens who are armed better than we are."
Which makes sad sense: if cops pepper-ball a Proud Boy, he might return fire! Wiser to give them a polite heads-up.
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Which makes sad sense: if cops pepper-ball a Proud Boy, he might return fire! Wiser to give them a polite heads-up.
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Honestly, what happened in the video may qualify as sensible, conflict-avoidant (if tone-deaf) policing in the Before Times. But things need to change STRUCTURALLY so that no facially-neutral algorithm or heuristic results in armed white > unarmed Black, ever.
Which is why...
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Which is why...
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