Photographing Portland: "It Was the Most Intense Night of the Last Five Years"

America is facing one of the most challenging times in modern history. A pandemic, protests, and abuse of power from those serving to protect are crushing the nation right now. Portland, often cited as the epicenter of liberal, progressive values, has seen some of the worst actions and aggravations from law enforcement in the whole of the United States. Beatings, bullets, and all-round brutality have been the harsh reality for the people - including the press and photographers.