"Every weekend you can find Portland seniors on bridges and busy street corners with signs that implore us to reject fascism. This steady consistency is a reminder to everyone who visits the city that they aren't welcome if what they want is domination over others. They are a counter to the big white truck nationalism we see in counties surrounding Portland and a reminder that every single day is political under fascism. Thank you!"
"This steady consistency is a reminder to everyone who visits the city that they aren't welcome if what they want is domination over others. They are a counter to the big white truck nationalism we see in counties surrounding Portland and a reminder that every single day is political under fascism."
Every weekend Portland seniors gather on bridges and busy street corners holding signs that implore rejection of fascism. Their steady consistency signals to visitors that domination over others is not welcome. The seniors function as a counter to the big white truck nationalism observable in counties surrounding Portland. Their persistent presence emphasizes that daily life becomes political under fascism. The visible, regular demonstrations assert communal resistance and offer a clear message of inclusion against authoritarian impulses. Expressing gratitude underscores appreciation for their continued civic engagement and public witness. The repeated public acts create a moral boundary against oppressive ideologies.
Read at Portland Mercury
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