Tear gas at Portland ICE protest that included kids

Tear Gas at ICE Protest

On Saturday, thousands of protesters — including kids and elders — participated in a largely peaceful march, organized by local labor unions. After a few protesters blocked a security gate to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in South Waterfront around 4 p.m., federal agents used tear gas, which drifted for blocks and hit scores of people. Mayor Keith Wilson expressed outrage at the use of force. [OPB]

Decline After Affordable Care Act Subsidies

With the end of federal subsidies, there was a 15% drop in the number of Oregonians purchasing private health insurance through the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace. That’s about 21,000 fewer people with insurance — at least through ACA. [Oregonian]

Nike Workers Say Company Isn’t Paying Well

In Indonesia, Nike’s second-largest production hub, the company isn’t living up to its promise to pay double the minimum wage. The Oregonian interviewed 100 Indonesian factory workers from 10 plants and none said they made anywhere near that much. A union official used English to explain his reaction to the claim: “bullshit.” [Oregonian]

Trump Blamed for the End of an Acclaimed Restaurant

República was Portland’s first Mexican-influenced fine dining restaurant. In fact, it made Portland Monthly’s recent list of the 25 restaurants that have defined our city’s food. But now it’s closing later this month — on Feb. 21. The owner cited a 30% dropoff in business after the election of President Trump and concern for staff since the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns began. [Portland Monthly]