After Proud Boy Conviction, Western States Center Pushes for Comprehensive Pro-Democracy Efforts
Today self-described Proud Boy Alan Swinney was convicted of eleven counts, including unlawful use of a weapon and attempted assault, stemming from his participation in violent clashes in downtown Portland during the summer of 2020…
Western States Center Statement on Violence at Far-Right Rally: “Portland Was Left to Stand Alone”
The violence taking place in Portland today is deeply disturbing, but it’s not surprising to anyone who has paid attention to the lead up to this event or the groups that organized it…
Western States Center Responds to Seattle Police Investigation into January 6 Involvement
The January 6th attack on the Capitol was not a protest or rally. It was an attempted overthrow of American democracy…
Western States Center Responds to Nearman Expulsion
Following a two-thirds vote by the Oregon House of Representatives to expel State Rep. Mike Nearman, Western States Center executive director Eric K. Ward issued the following statement….
Oregonians are united: Rep. Mike Nearman must be removed from office
Video evidence shows Rep. Mike Nearman opening door of the capitol building to violent extremists….
Western States Center Responds to Trump-Fueled Protest Violence in DC
The current scene at the Capitol is a fitting end to the Trump era. This president has relentlessly fueled conspiracy theories and repeatedly spurred his supporters—including white nationalists and militia members—to violence…