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Looking for media coverage of the #PDX #HandsOff protests yesterday, the most comprehensive seems to be from the local TV news stations (KATU2, KOIN6, KGW8, FOX12), while most newspapers are lagging or silent.

Oregon Public Broadcasting, the Portland Tribune, and the Oregon Capital Chronicle had full stories as well. But the biggest newspaper here, The Oregonian, mostly live-blogged street closures and shared reports from two small towns around the state. The Portland Mercury and Willamette Week have nothing yet; the Mercury reported on last weekend's much smaller Tesla Takedown protest several days later, so maybe they'll get around to this one eventually. Willamette Week seems to be not covering protests at all though.

Special mention to Jonathan Maus, the solo journalist behind bikeportland.org, who published the collection of photos he took while he was (naturally) biking around the march.

KATU · Portlanders join nationwide 'Hands Off!' protests against Trump tariffs and policiesBy Sana Aljobory

Finished the folding bike today too.

Upgraded the stem to a metal one, and to adapt to any standard handlebars. New 7 speed thumb shifter to replace the broken grip shifter. New brake levers, new grips. Replaced the saddle with one I had on another bike. Installed lighter removable plastic fenders. Added a bottle or travel mug holder. Bought a Rhinowalk bag.

Looking to sell it. US$150. I have too many bikes now. Please be local. Prefer you can come get it from me.

It was a fun project. I learned a lot.

Recently back from the #HandsOff protest march in Portland, Oregon. Tens of thousands of people marching in solidarity; it was a very affirming experience. Those of you who know #PDX can imagine: the march started near Saturday Market, went south on Naito, then up and across the Morrison Bridge, then up Grand to the Burnside Bridge and back down to the waterfront park. As we finished the march, there were still people just starting it - it was basically solid humans all the way around. #Resist