A left-wing May Day protest in Portland, Oregon devolved into a riot on Monday, as law enforcement struggled to maintain order. -Peter Hasson
Demonstrators with a laundry list of grievances rallied in New York, teachers picketed in Philadelphia and police in Paris fired tear gas to disperse angry political protesters Monday as May Day was marked with events around the world. -John Bacon , Eli Blumenthal and Rick Jervis
The Seattle City Council passed a unanimous resolution this week which declares May 1 a "day of action" on which city employees are encouraged to attend planned anti-Trump protests instead of going to work...
Somewhat ironically, the Socialist-drafted resolution tacitly admits that a mass of government workers not showing up to do their jobs on Monday would not be an undue hardship for the city.
-Christian Britschgi
Liberal, Crime, Hate, Violence, Character, AntiAmerican, Vandalism
Protesters shattered business windows, set bonfires in the streets and vandalized a police car Monday afternoon in downtown Portland as a May Day protest devolved into a short-lived but chaotic riot.
The demonstration began as a city-permitted march featuring impassioned but peaceful rhetoric, but it ultimately was defined by black-clad protesters, fires and property damage. Ninety minutes into the march, police declared the gathering a riot...
Damage included windows shattered or broken at the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse, City Hall, J. Crew, Brooks Brothers, Target, Gus J. Solomon U.S. Courthouse building and Michael Parsons Fine Arts gallery. A rock was thrown through a window at Goldmark Jewelers, and protesters left a wall and other windows marred by graffiti.
Portland Protest Turns Into Riot
‘Everyone Will Be Subject To Arrest’ — Portland Protest Turns Into Riot https://t.co/UxEaimX4g9 pic.twitter.com/B7nKmoNqLf
— The Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) May 2, 2017
May Day in Portland Oregon
Kill Cops
Hateful message seen downtown #Portland after #MayDay riot @KGWNews pic.twitter.com/b1bc6kJ6d1
— Rachael Rafanelli (@RachaelKGW) May 2, 2017
Left Wing Protesters Set Police On Fire
May 1 2017, Paris France
May Day Protesters In Paris Set Police On Fire…. https://t.co/MhUKPgOAqf via @weaselzippers pic.twitter.com/gpATIlsQOx
— ?Ophidian Pilot? (@ophidianpilot) May 1, 2017
NBC: It Was a Peaceful Protest
Except For The Violence
Peaceful #MayDay2017 march in Paris turns violent as protesters lob Molotov cocktails at police who fire back with tear gas pic.twitter.com/H8gkNSPmmj
— NBC News World News (@NBCNewsWorld) May 1, 2017
People Arrested During May Day Riot
May 1 2017, Portland OR
Permitted #MayDayPDX March Turns Into Riot -- 25 People Arrested (Photo) https://t.co/pdSHmw79En pic.twitter.com/muvZhWcjVR
— Portland Police (@PortlandPolice) May 2, 2017
Black Trump Supporter Smeared
Protesters yelling at this black Trump supporter "what's your name Tom?" pic.twitter.com/uwUKVIRKV3
— Tim Pool (@Timcast) May 1, 2017