While the Nation Watched, the City of Portland Defused Politically Motivated Violence—For Now

The Aug. 17 rally on the Portland waterfront worked out better for Ted Wheeler than for right-wing organizers.

After Nearly Three Years of Orchestrating Violent Rallies, Patriot Prayer Leader Joey Gibson Turns Himself In on Felony Riot Charge

Patriot Prayer targeted the city with loosely-defined rallies, ostensibly protesting Portland’s liberal politics.

The Oregon National Guard Will Not be Present at Tomorrow’s Portland Waterfront Protest

Far-Right Brawler Ian Kramer Arrested For Felony Assault And Other Crimes For May Day Attack At Cider Riot

Right-wing brawler Ian Kramer arrested for his role in a May 1 brawl at Cider Riot.

Portland Police Launched a Criminal Investigation After Joey Gibson Complained About an Antifascist Demonstrator

Patriot Prayer’s Joey Gibson Files Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit by Cider Riot

Gibson filed a motion to have the suit dismissed as a strategic lawsuit against public participation, commonly referred to as an anti-SLAPP motion.

Chair of the Multnomah County Republicans Will Represent Patriot Prayer Leader in Civil Lawsuit

James Buchal, who heads the Multnomah County GOP, will represent Joey Gibson in the civil suit, which seeks $1 million.

Murmurs: Roy Jay in More Trouble

In other news: Democratic Socialists may back a Democratic insurgent.