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Portland doesn't need or want federal troops (Time magazine editorial)

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October 2, 2025 6:00 am

Entire editorial in Time magazine

I cannot express the sadness and disappointment I feel when I hear the leader of our country call for the militarization of a situation that does not exist, with murky, unknown, and potentially deadly rules, and no clear definition of success or failure. There is no military strength without moral strength, no good outcome when summoning tempers alongside uncertainty and rifles, and no margin for error in what may come next.

I invite you to read my entire editorial for Time magazine.

Learn how Portland is standing up for our community at Portland.gov/Federal.

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