Microsoft Executive Building hit in Redmond, WA

Answering the national call to “shut down tech” on October 24th, autonomous groups of community members targeted Microsoft headquarters in Seattle, breaking glass jars full of “blood” (red paint) on its Executive Briefing Center building, pouring “blood” on the big Microsoft sign, and leaving behind the message “Azure: Drop Israel Not Bombs” painted in dozens …

Claim of Responsibility for Parker-Hannifin Arson

On June 4th, The Israeli Defense Ministry penned a deal to procure a third F-35 fighter jet squadron from the United States government. This deal totaling 3 billion dollars, financed by US military aid to Israel, would bring the Israeli Air Force’s F-35 fleet to 75 fighter jets. The F-35 considered to be the backbone …

TREES SPIKED AND MACHINES DESTROYED AT PIPELINE WORKSITES

Over the weekend, two simultaneous attacks occurred at construction sites for a major refined petroleum pipeline running through the forested hills of Portland OR. Work is ongoing to upgrade the pipeline, which is run by Kinder Morgan and carries diesel and gasoline between Portland and Eugene. The pipeline is an essential supply line for gas …

Additional Thoughts on May Day and the PSU Occupation

This piece is a little bit late to the party, but after reading the other reportbacks published locally and participating in discussions with dear friends and close strangers, we still felt that some ideas were in need of sharing. We don’t wish to recap the events of May Day but hope to contribute some thoughts …

Stay Together, Stay Tight: a warning after a recent arrest

On May 2nd, Jarrid Huber was taken into custody by the Portland Police for alleged actions related to a fire at the UPS Distribution Center on January 20th, which someone had claimed online in solidarity with Atlanta forest defenders. He had already been on a 60 month probation for a former arson charge in 2021. …

Quick thoughts on Refaat Alareer Memorial Library

In a beautiful occupation, self appointed leaders definitely took a toll. There were a lot of people starting convos about who to let in. Mostly informal, but some attempts at solidifying it in weird meetings. Some people decided to work the door. Instead of focusing on welcoming people, giving them encouragement to act autonomously, and …