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PopMob PDX
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Building a mass movement to unite against the far-right! We are #EverydayAntifascist community builders, milkshake enthusiasts, union workers and party planners.
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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 7h
World Naked Bike Ride organizers and other local groups are getting on bikes in the buff to protest the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in South Portland. The demonstration is planned for Sunday Oct 12 at 2:30 pm; now we know the starting spot is Oregon Convention Center Plaza.
Portland's Emergency World Naked Bike Ride Organizers Confirm Time and Location
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wendy copium @alicebennett.bsky.social · 7h
every time i see those inflatable animal costumes in portland i think of the david graeber essay “on the phenomenology of giant puppets”

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On the Phenomenology of Giant Puppets Broken windows, imaginary jars of urine, and the cosmological role of the police in American culture
What follows is an essay of interpretation. It is about direct action in North America, about the mass mobilizations organized by the so called “anti-globalization movement”, and especially, about the...
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 2d
a high armhole allows for freer and more comfortable movement
Joey Mannarino in a dark brown tailored jacket. The low armhole is causing his jacket to lift. Someone in an inflatable frog costume. The high armhole allows them to raise their arm without disturbing the rest of the garment
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 1d
antifa in portland just announced they will be hosting a counter halftime show to counter turning point's counter halftime show
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PopMob PDX @popmobpdx.bsky.social · 8h
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Amphifa: Amphibians Against Fascism
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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 1d
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
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CrimethInc. Ex-Workers' Collective @crimethinc.com · 1d
Simply marching in the streets once every few months will not stop fascism. We have to draw people into concrete organizing and activity. No one else is going to do this for us.

Whether there are two of you or two hundred of you, this guide goes over what you can do.

crimethinc.com/NoKings2025
An anarchist red and black flag with an image of a sword run through a crown and the words "No Kings"
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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 11h
They are not planning "a violent crackdown" on 10.18. What they are doing is sending a signal to their shock troops to try to cause havoc. But those shock troops will be vastly outnumbered. Go out and protest freely. Do not be cowed.
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Christopher Mathias @letsgomathias.bsky.social · 12h
Portland frogs remind me of "everyday antifascist" tactics from a few years ago, when activists dressed as unicorns & poop emojis & bananas, dancing to a brass band during a Portland Proud Boys rally. All meant to disrupt the group's “toxic masculinity riot porn” www.huffpost.com/entry/proud-...
Proud Boys, Outnumbered By Anti-fascists, Get Police Escort After 30-Minute Rally
Many had feared the rally in Portland would be the most violent fascist rally of the Trump era.
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 2d
“A second inflatable frog has now been spotted wiggling through Portland.”
Marco Rubio whispers into Donald Trump's ear.
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PopMob PDX @popmobpdx.bsky.social · 2d
If we don't blink, if we use overreach like this to grow our popular opposition, eventually he'll lose. (2/2)
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PopMob PDX @popmobpdx.bsky.social · 2d
Remember: WE are the targets. All of this is meant to scare us, other governors, other mayors, and any of Trump's own who are thinking of defecting. If he can scare people into complying, he gains huge amounts of unearned, illegitimate power instantly. (1/ )

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Kat Mahoney @kmahoneylaw.com · 2d
The dance party and inflatable costumes are doing more than just making the narrative from noem and trump look stupid. It’s also debunking years of the Aaron schmautz, Gonzalez, PBA/PMC and others blaming protestors and calling them violent. Keep it up.
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PopMob PDX @popmobpdx.bsky.social · 3d
The fun thing about inflatable costumes is that they can fit over other safety gear, respirators, etc.

Just an extra, whimsical little layer of protection.

If anyone figures out the best n95-equivalent filter to duct tape to the inside of the air intake, let us know!
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PopMob PDX @popmobpdx.bsky.social · 3d
The Unified Theory holds fast
veryimportant.lawyer working on a new unified theory of american reality i'm calling "everyone is twelve now" Patrick Cosmos @veryimportant.lawyer "I'm strong and I want to have like fifty kids and a farm" of course you do. You're twelve. "I don't want to eat vegetables I think steak and French fries is the only meal" hell yeah homie you're twelve. "Maybe if there's crime we should just send the army" bless your heart my twelve year old buddy
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PopMob PDX @popmobpdx.bsky.social · 3d
JFC these people are infuriating. Gonna go pet a dog and regroup for tomorrow.
OREGON IS HOME NOT A MILITARY TARGET Join the PAWS OFF PORTLAND puppy party TODAY Revolution Hall 4-6pm, Oct 7 No violence against our people, our communities, our dogs Picture of dogs on a dirty green/brown background
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PopMob PDX @popmobpdx.bsky.social · 3d
We know Portland has the spectacular style needed to take padded fashion to the next level.

Let’s show the world! In Oregon our capacity to get weird with it VASTLY outpaces your ability to look cool hurting us.
A banana marching band! Banner reads Unpresidented Brass Band
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PopMob PDX @popmobpdx.bsky.social · 3d
The NYC Ya Basta Collective used similar tactics in the US in 2000-2001, choosing very colorful and soft outfits, bouncy accessories and silly activities involving kazoos and balloons. Not quite Clown Bloc, but in a festively padded style!
4 activists with linked arms wearing yellow coveralls carrying round and padded circles, maybe inner tubes. One of the circles reads “¡Ya BASTA! End racism”
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PopMob PDX @popmobpdx.bsky.social · 3d
Tute Bianche was an Italian based tactic/bloc during the anti-globalization movement of the late 90s. They wore snuggly padded outfits, white coveralls and carried inflatables in various configurations. Very fun, so soft!
5 activists of unknown gender wearing white coveralls with padding and carrying inner tubes outfitted with straps and maybe white cardboard.
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PopMob PDX @popmobpdx.bsky.social · 3d
Here at Popmob HQ we’re big fans of the Portland Hypno Frog. We love a protest outfit that’s adorable, goofy, effective and just plain fun!
There’s a long history of intentionally bouncy gear at protests, and we think it’s time for a revival! Let’s explore…
PDX hypno frog in a blue cape standing on 2 legs waving tiny arms at ICE police Text reads “AWAY WITH YOU”
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Bix F. @bixfrankonis.bsky.social · 3d
Mostly I appreciate the frog because it’s the epitome of #BeTheSpectacle. When the local @popmobpdx.bsky.social organized that protest the entire point was to deny the Proud Boy hordes the spectacle they were hoping to provoke. It’s same now with ICE.
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BikePortland @bikeportland.org · 4d
Being organized by the group that created a second naked bike ride in 2024 when Portland's original version took the year off.

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Naked bike ride to protest Trump's invasion set for Sunday
The start location of the ride has not been announced but is expected Friday.
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PopMob PDX @popmobpdx.bsky.social · 4d
Today is a good day to document fascists out looking for a fight. They’re looking for fame and a paycheck at the expense of our city. Portland doesn’t want them here.
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PopMob PDX @popmobpdx.bsky.social · Dec 14
High-quality video and photography of those who attend
Far Right events allows people to research individuals later
and to document any criminal acts they engage in. But be
warned: getting clear images of faces is actually a lot
harder than it seems.
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29. Document their rallies Blue background, a hand holding a phone with the camera up showing a protest.
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PopMob PDX @popmobpdx.bsky.social · 5d
Dear Reader, they did not find a pillow to take it out on.

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Alex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 5d
Hours after a federal judge paused the Trump administration’s plans to deploy 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to Portland, federal law enforcement officers escalated the tactics used on protesters in the city.

Troy and I were on the ground:
Federal tactics on protesters escalate, hours after judge rules against Trump
Hours after a federal judge paused the Trump administration’s plans to deploy 200 members of the Oregon National Guard to Portland, federal law enforcement officers escalated the tactics used on prote...
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PopMob PDX @popmobpdx.bsky.social · 6d
This is likely very upsetting to the federal agents at the ICE facility.

They were probably looking forward to having a batch of fresh-faced Oregonians join them in their mission of brutalizing and disappearing Oregonians.

Maybe they need a really big pillow they can punch.

Or a new job.
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OPB @opb.org · 6d
Breaking News: A federal judge in Portland has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s deployment of 200 members of the state’s National Guard.
Judge grants restraining order halting Trump’s deployment of Oregon National Guard
The judge’s decision in Portland comes as the administration deploys the National Guard to a number of American cities.
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