PORTLAND, Oregon — This Pacific Northwest city experienced 100 days of nightly protests in 2020, initially kicked off by the death of George Floyd late last May. But the city’s activist community goes beyond rallying in the streets. Many Portland residents serve each other in an underground market that provides essential services, such as first aid, mental healthcare and vehicle repair. […]
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