Behind the Bastards Episode 3: Uprising: A Guide From Portland: The Birth of an Uprising
Dec 7, 2020
The podcast delves into the relentless protests in Portland during June 2020, highlighting the infrastructure of resistance that fueled the uprising. It focuses on a pivotal June 18th protest, showcasing the Youth Liberation Front's actions and the polarized media reactions. The narrative weaves in personal stories of community resilience against right-wing violence. It also examines aggressive police tactics, including tear gas, set against a backdrop of nationwide unrest and the complicated federal response to monument protection.
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Toppling of George Washington Statue
- The toppling of a George Washington statue by teenagers in Portland, Oregon, sparked national attention.
- This event became a symbol of the BLM protests and drew President Trump's focus to Portland.
Media Spin on Statue Toppling
- Right-wing media portrayed the statue toppling as unchecked rioting by Antifa, ignoring the larger context of BLM protests.
- This narrative fueled criticism of protesters for erasing history, even though the statue was on private property.
Thomas Jefferson Statue Removal
- The George Washington statue wasn't the first to fall in Portland; a Thomas Jefferson statue was removed earlier.
- This happened at a peaceful march near Jefferson High School, one of Oregon's few majority-Black schools.