Ashlies Blog

 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...

 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...

 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...