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Portland, a city known for its progressive and left-leaning politics, has become a hotbed for radical activism, specifically Antifa—a movement claiming to oppose fascism but associated with street violence and intimidation. Andy paints a picture of a “political monoculture”: a city where socialist ideals flourish and far-left militant groups, especially Antifa, operate with relative impunity.
He describes how, for years, Antifa protests often devolve into riots, with militants attacking opponents and damaging property in downtown areas. These clashes frequently occur in proximity to police precincts, but law enforcement's response is either passive or restricted by political directives.