Antifascist: A Memoir Of The Portland Uprising 2016-2020

Antifascist: The Portland Uprising 2016–2020By Luis Enrique Marquez“We were called terrorists, but we were fighting for our lives.”When Donald Trump was elected, the streets of Portland ignited — and Luis Enrique Marquez was there. Antifascist is a gripping, firsthand account of one of the most turbulent chapters in modern American protest history. From standing off with far-right extremists and militarized police to organizing mass actions like Occupy ICE, Marquez offers an unflinching, personal look at what it means to resist fascism in the streets — and at what it costs.This is not a theoretical book about activism. It is not a think piece from the sidelines. This is a memoir written in the smoke of flashbangs and the shadow of surveillance, from someone who risked everything to stop authoritarianism from taking root.Inside you’ll find:The raw truth about Portland’s protest movement — beyond what the media showedEyewitness accounts of Proud Boy violence and state repressionThe inside story of Occupy ICE, May Day, the MAX train stabbings, and morePersonal struggles with betrayal, burnout, and being publicly smearedA roadmap of resistance — flawed, painful, but realIf you’ve ever marched, shouted, been afraid, or wondered what it’s really like behind the mask — this book is for you.Whether you’re a seasoned activist, a student of social movements, or simply someone trying to understand what the hell happened in Portland — Antifascist will challenge you, move you, and stay with you. Read more