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Media Coverage Of ICE Protests

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 Introduction Protests in Portland relating to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have received widespread national media attention. However, coverage of these events differs significantly depending on the media outlet. These differences are not random; they reflect underlying political orientations, editorial priorities, and audience expectations. This project will analyze and compare how left-leaning, right-leaning, and independent media sources frame the same protest events differently. By comparing language, emphasis, and sourcing, this analysis demonstrates that media coverage shapes public perception of protests, law enforcement, and immigration policy. Background Portland has become a focal point for protest movements in recent years, particularly those related to federal law enforcement and immigration. Demonstrations against ICE were driven by concerns over deportation policies and the treatment of immigrant communities after President Trump was elected. The city’s p...
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Nothing's About To Happen To Me

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 Mitski blog project  “Nothing's About To Happen To Me.” Mitski behind the scenes of her song "If I Leave". “My Love All Mine" peaked her career thus far as her number one charting song on Spotify with over a billion streams. “Washing Machine Heart" comes in a close second; also, with a billion streams on Spotify, she's definitely a well-known artist and loved as a slow indie poet. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThvKrkXp/ Mistkis official ad for the new song "If I Leave" is a clipping of her music video that is mainly featuring her as a protagonist and a short-clipped, serial killer-looking lumberjack wielding an axe and a shotgun whom she seems to be running from. Most likely a metaphor of some sort, her music tends to tell a story and be very poetic. released on February 27, 2026, It's definitely meant to be an edgier song with guitar and a more heavy beat instead of something softer and frillier than her past music. Although she does have many mo...
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Forensic Nurse Steve Lee on Immigration Protests

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 Forensic Nurse Steve Lee on Immigration Protests. Steve Lee,  February 12 2026, 1:05 PM  Portland Oregon Library.  Forensic nurse Steve Lee has spent years working in situations where medical care and criminal investigations intersect. Nurses in this specialty are trained to document injuries, collect forensic evidence, and help ensure that medical findings can be used in potential legal cases. Recently, Lee has been present at immigration protests in Portland, where demonstrations have drawn large crowds, federal law enforcement officers, and the repeated use of chemical crowd-control agents such as tear gas. Lee says his focus during these situations is on documenting injuries and preserving evidence that could later become important in legal proceedings. He also raises questions about the health effects of chemical agents used in crowd control and the difficulties people can face when trying to report injuries that occur during protests. In the interview below, L...
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Rango The Notorious:Current event

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 You've probably seen Rango on overpasses, bridges, and trains. something we're all familiar with if you pay attention to street art at all. A notorious and specific tag around Oregon and Washington and other unknown cities and states but most notably in Portland Oregon.  An urban curiosity and legend, locals even joked about spotting it on road trips. Not my photo, unknown source R/Rango. On February 19, 2026, Portland police announced the arrest of 22-year-old Willam P. Matthews of the Cedar Mill area, ending a years-long mystery surrounding the prolific “Rango” graffiti campaign. Matthews now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges of criminal mischief tied to extensive vandalism across homes, local businesses, and public infrastructure. Not my photo, unknown source R/Rango. Officers from the Central Precinct’s Neighborhood Response Team had been tracking the pattern of tags for months. According to authorities, the estimated cost to property owners and the city ran ...
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REM Beauty X Wicked And The Political Implications

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 Today I'm going to be talking about the REM beauty campaign and the political implications I think it carries relating to both Wicked movies. This caught my attention mainly because I loved the Wicked movie, and its message. I also really appreciate the REM beauty campaign and what Ariana chooses to stand by when advertising her campaign and didn't sell out to make it easier for herself. Not only are all the products cruelty-free and not tested on animals, they make sure all third parties selling the product follow the same code of conduct. The product itself is vegan as well.  Arina Grande advertising liquid eyeshadow.  Although I have not seen Wicked For Good, the second movie. I loved the first movie with themes pertaining to privilege, oppression and structures of authority, especially pertaining to female relationships. This is reflected in the casting of the characters themselves; Alpheba being cast as Cynthia Erivoa, an African American woman, and Glinda being cas...
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Peaceful Protesters Put Into A Chokehold By Federal Agents

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  Portland Oregon protesters put into chokeholds by federal agents PORTLAND, Oregon – Two protesters were apprehended at the back gate of Portland’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office on Jan. 25. The incident happened at 8:54 p.m. after a seemingly peaceful protest, according to witnesses.  Leilani Payne, a pro-Palestine activist, said, “ I was sitting down right there (gesturing to the back gate grass patch) and they ran out while my back was turned, and they grabbed me, put me in a chokehold, dragged me up onto the sidewalk, and then (the ICE agent who grabbed her) said, ‘No not this one ' and let me go.” Payne’s image went global last year after a video showed her being pepper sprayed as a peaceful protester. The pepper spray was held not even 5 inches from the face of the 19-year-old. The other protester, who was detained, also shared her story.  “I said, ‘What is the right to tackle me?’ I don't even know how many men were on me. There was one g...
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Operation inflation: Odd Protest Tactics Fascinating Portland.

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   Operation Inflation: Odd Protest Tactics That Are Fascinating Portland – In Portland, Oregon, possibly the oddest protest tactic is currently causing a stir in the local community.  Dedicated day in and day out at the downtown U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building, organizers of the protest Jordy and Lacy, give free inflatable costumes, everything from dragons to video game characters, to anyone protesting.  “We bring costumes to the community regularly, so show up in person and grab a costume,” says the official website of operation inflation. “No reservations, no requests. We simply are supporting a community, so if you’re out in that community, you may see us there!” January 17 2026 6:50 pm Portland, Oregon US immigration and customs enforcement.  Providing the costumes is a new tactic for the demonstrators, who have been stationed outside Portland’s ICE offices for months. Is it effective? How does it impact the demonstrations? What is the im...
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