This Is America #121: Portland in Revolt, Trump in Crisis

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Welcome, to This Is America, July 22nd, 2020.

On this episode, we speak with two people about the ongoing upheaval in Portland, Oregon, where for over 54 days and nights, people have faced off against both the police and federal troops from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). We speak with someone from the Youth Liberation Front (YLF) along with another person who has been on the streets since the start of the revolt.

The moms have created a wall in front of the federal courthouse. They are doing a call and response of “ACAB” “All cops are bastards.” #portland #PortlandProtest #wallofmoms #portlandprotests #PortlandOregon #PortlandOR #oregon #BLMprotest #PDXprotests #PDX #PortlandMoms pic.twitter.com/oVdRrhGt9C

— Clypian (@Clypian) July 22, 2020

We then switch to a discussion, where we touch on the worsening economic and housing situation, the second explosion of COVID-19, Trump’s push to re-open schools, and more.

We’ll be back soon with another episode featuring a huge roundup of actions happening across so-called North America, but until then, enjoy the interviews and the discussion, and we will see you soon.

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