Roqayah is off this week, so Kumars is joined from the top of the hour by returning guest Olivia Katbi Smith and first-timer Albert Lee, both members ofPortland DSAwho have been in the streets of Portland since the uprising sparked by George Floyd’s killing began. Olivia is the co-chair of Portland DSA and a board member ofCAIR Oregon. Albert Lee is a Portland-based activist, a member of Portland DSA and former Our Revolution-endorsed congressional candidate who earlier this year ran as an open socialist in anunprecedented primary challengeto incumbent Democrat Earl Blumenauer in Oregon’s 3rd.
Olivia and Albert share their experiences of the ongoing federal occupation of Portland by DHS and paramilitary forces from other agencies as well as their insights into the way imperial tactics and far-right ideology have become more glaringly apparent in policing practices fromlocal copsto the now nationwidewave of federal repression. The gang closes out by discussing the latest out of Portland, including theconflicting reportsof DHS troop withdrawal andnew evidenceregarding the effects of the tear gas being used on protesters, as well as thenewsworthy reinforcementsand the ongoing mutual aid projects helping to sustain the movement.
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