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New York Times: ‘Confrontational’ Portland Protesters ‘Divided’ Over Whether They Should Kill Police

Emily Zanotti
New York Times: ‘Confrontational’ Portland Protesters ‘Divided’ Over Whether They Should Kill Police
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The New York Times reports Tuesday that ongoing unrest in Portland, Oregon, has moved from the city center to “white residential neighborhoods, where activists demand that people choose a side,” but many demonstrators are conflicted about the approach, as well as whether their objectives should include harm to police officers.

The piece recounts the protesters’ change in tactic, ending their long-term assault on a federal courthouse in downtown Portland and moving their nightly protests to residential neighborhoods, many centered around police outposts.

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