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John Thelefty

@johnnthelefty.bsky.social
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Research & Report on right-wing extremism. Citizen journalist, photographer, activist, recovering addict, drug policy & criminal justice reform advocate.

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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
My assumption is that all staff except 1 or 2 were totally innocent due to being unaware or ignorance. The issue, is the response from the chef and whoever on staff that was made aware the night before and likely didn't tell anyone. Could have also been the chef
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Uzza @uzzamodea.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I suspect the racist "event" we had in PDX over the weekend was some sort of a Scyldings / Old Glory Club / Basketweavers conference. One of the organizers even goes by the handle "Oregon_weaving" For info on these networks: hopenothate.org.uk/who-are-the-... www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Twitter page for Sir Leif of Oregon (at) Oregon_WeavingThe Basketweavers claim to be an apolitical group that primarily organizes 'social' events, but like their name, this is a ploy to distract outside attention from their far-right politics. Promoted by extremists, antisemitic influencers, the Basketweavers are a deeply racist network whose goals are the radicalization of lonely young men, the creation of a separate society, and ultimately the cultivation of a new elite ....Harry Shulman, a researcher at UK anti-fasxist nonprofit Hope Not Hate, who last month published an expose on the Old Glory Club-affiliated Basketweavers organization in the UK, told The Guardian: "Groups such as the OGC are a new breed of extremist organization which aims first to build an offline social network before taking over society."
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Jason Notte @notteham.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
When considering the subject of the Clarklewis story, it seems newsdesks spent ten seconds weighing whether it should be a broken window, an employee's job status, or this. Thus far, @koin6.bsky.social , @oregonian.com and KGW are among the newsrooms that have opted against this option:
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
A few independent journalists were tipped off because of flyers that the white supremacist were distributing
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
@alissaazar.bsky.social
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Some of Nazis wore American Natuonalist shirts, and one depicting Nazi, Horst Wessel. Others identified in attendance were Dave Reilly (Idaho), Eric Orwoll (Arkansas), Brayden Roger's (Springfield), & Edward Dutton (British). 8/
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
@alissaazar.bsky.social was able to follow up with the owner later and this was her summary. She relayed to protesters that the Owner was willing to give money made from Nazis to the staff, vet better and have a safety plan for the future. 7/
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The organizer of the White nationalist event, "Sir Leif of Oregon" locked down his account right after they left. His Twitter icon is a Cascadia flag. Coincidentally there have been swastikas with the Cascadia flag tagged around Portland recently (picture below). 6/
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The owner seemed genuinely unaware & was gonna vet better. The manager seemed to not care & was combative. A person on social media claimed they let the venue know the night before of the Nazis event at thier venue, so seemed that maybe one staff knew. 5/
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I suggested he put out a Statement because word is spreading online that they were hosting a private event for Nazis. He didn't want to bring attention to it, but @KOINNews was already on scene with the cops. He said he would address the managers poor response. 4/
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
45min later a group of 10 or 20 showed kicking over chairs & breaking glass, but Nazis were already gone. I talked to the co-owner about what happened and how aggressive the manager was. He said he was unaware of who the group was & that they booked under "Oregon Event". 3/
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Nazis left when they realized they were being filmed. Staff claiming to be the manager immediately became aggressive when made aware they were hosting Nazis. He said "We don't discriminate based on religion" &called the cops on 4 ppl. Cops quickly left bc no crimes were committed
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Neo-Nazis/white nationalists held a "whites only" conference in Portland this weekend with speakers like Peter Brimelow and Jared Taylor. Brimelow was a guest speaker invited by Stephen Miller when he went to Duke. Now Miller is Trumps senior advisor on immigration. 1/
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Melissa Berntsen, outside Thomas Allen's court hearing, yelling racial epithets at a black man. She also followed a woman into the courthouse and pulled her hair after the woman spilled tea on her. Berntsen is currently facing hate crime charges in Washington County.
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talia jane @taliajane.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
U.S. State Department has designated leftist tech group Autisti/Inventati (A/I) a FTO, accusing it of ties to terrorist orgs due to the group’s encrypted platforms such as Noblogs, a popular blogging platform with leftist groups. A/I responded rebuking the designation: “We will not back down.”
"Today we were made aware that the US
Government has targeted a small, volunteer-run, technology collective from Italy with
disproportionate sanctions as anyone can read in the Treasury Department Statement, the State Department Statement and the related Executive Order.
We deny all allegations included in the statements, while we strongly affirm our dedication to providing a platform of tools for digital self-defense, addressing the need of free communication for activists and other individuals, groups and associations.We will not back down, we will keep doing what we have been doing all these years and we will do whatever is in our possibility to counter the false allegations made by a politically desperate administration with the sole intention of swaying people and media attention away from their own violence and warmongering.
Antifascism and anticapitalism are not terrorism.
Protesting is not terrorism. And everyone has the right to speak out and to struggle for humanity.
Collettivo Autistici / Inventati — 'Socializzare saperi senza fondare poteri'
Stay human
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Pawl Pawlowski was found guilty today of harrassment from putting hands on me in 2024. He represented himself. In court, he tried justifying doxxing my family. His sentencing will be tomorrow at 11 a m. He threatened to burn my family alive (video below) after years of harassment and stalking
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Uzza @uzzamodea.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Not only has Anthony Romero committed assault after assault w/out repercussion this year, yesterday Tommy Allen was taking donations for Romero as a way for his audience to reward his violent behavior.
Anthony Romero in the act of kicking someone who he has thrown to the ground
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
A violent right winger, Anthony Romero, was assaulting people all night outside the Hasan Piker event in Portland and was never arrested.
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 29/07/2026
Spokane police documents show a DHS task force officer tracing protesters’ cars, identities, and whereabouts without alleging any wrongdoing.
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Records reveal how Homeland Security agents surveilled ICE protesters
Spokane police documents show a DHS task force officer tracing protesters’ cars, identities, and whereabouts without alleging any wrongdoing.
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
MAGA: We aren't racist, we just want them to come here legally MAGA: But also make legal immigration illegal...
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
yes
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Stephen Foster pepper sprayed person in yellow as they were being attacked by Shayne Holt & spit on by Melissa Berntsen. He even pepper sprayed Bernsten on accident. We will see if he gets charged. The far-right has been emboldened to attack people indiscriminately.
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
www.youtube.com/live/8zPhqvC...
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Nico Oregon is live!
YouTube video by Nico Oregon
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
She said no one attacked the person in yellow. When cops said they were bleeding, she said it was bystander who left the scene. Bernsten violated her pretrial release conditions from her hate crime charges. Person in yellow was arrested based on lies. Bernsten, Holt and Allen all evaded arrest.
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Melissa Berntsen spit on someone, when they attempted to push her in response, Berntsen's boyfriend, Shayne Holt attacked the person and choked them out. Tommy Allen pepper sprayed them and also got Bernsten. Bernsten then lied to the cops, giving them a fake identity.
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Past Jesus March @unitedrevival had Andrew Alcante working security for them. He since has been charged with rape of a child. Proud Boys also showed and assulted counterprotesters that day. This guy helped them.
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Melissa Berntsen @nicooregon was issued a warrant for failure to appear for her hate crime at Hillsboro Pride. She has also been let go from the suicide prevention hotline she worked due to her violence and bigotry.
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
He seemed to be wearing a shirt for Operation Werewolf, a Pagan Neo-Nazi group. Grays Landing, the building he lives in, has been ignoring his dangerous behavior.
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Far right agitator, Rick Stype followed a young Anti-ICE protester, 3/4 his size and attacked him. He was knocked out cold in response by the kid. Racist Rick has been known to pull guns on and make threats against protesters, destroy memorials for immigrants and abuse his dog.
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Stumptown Research Collective @src161.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Meet serial macer Melissa Janell Berntsen, aka NicoOregon, who went to Hillsboro Pride w/ Tommy Allen on 6/6 and assaulted many attendees with bear spray, including children. Her stream was wildly incriminating & we encourage the victims to sue her. Highlight clips below ⬇︎
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Marc Poris @marcporis.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Officer Budworth appeared before the DPSST Police Policy Committee on May 21, 2026 - nearly 6 years after he slammed a photojournalist in the head with multiple two handed baton strikes. They voted to allow him to retain his certification. bsky.app/profile/some... www.youtube.com/live/kjKdwyg...
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Police Policy Committee Meeting 5-21-2026
YouTube video by DPSST
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Hey, this is John. Nice to meet you last night
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LEFT COAST RIGHT WATCH @lcrw.news · 03/12/2025
NEW from LCRW: This van used to abduct Portland protestors off the street during 2020's 'Fed Wars.' Now it's being used to hand out mutual aid and zines. @jwcroxton.bsky.social & @alissaazar.bsky.social report
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THIS VAN WAS SNATCHING PROTESTORS. NOW IT HANDS OUT ZINES | Left Coast Right Watch
There has long been a niche sector within the collector automobile industry for those who have interest in, restore, and/or, collect decommissioned vehicles from emergency services—fire trucks, ambula...
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Pam Hemphill (Pamtifa) @pamhemphill53.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
I’m back here at the ICE Facility with the Portland Frog Brigade!
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Cozca @cozca.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Indigenous Resistance downtown Portland, Oregon. Tomorrow 3:00-6:00 Terry Schrunk Park Chapman Square Indigenous Warriors and Indigenous allies. Indigenous protocols 🦅
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Yes tear gas catches for easy. unless it's a triple chaser
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
6 MAGAts showed to Anti-ICE protesters, 1 was a rapist and pulled a knife, other doxxed a mother who doesn't even go to the protests (wrong person), another follows protesters to their cars.
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Maxine Dexter shows to ICE after father was refused right to see attorney
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
www.facebook.com/share/v/14Gv...
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Redirecting...
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
ICE starts fire and shoots protesters putting it out
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
ICE tear gas the whole neighborhood for no reason, then come out and pepper spray and shove protesters for flipping them off. @ICE out of Portland
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
wow, you were just talking about him
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Cozca @cozca.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Shane Kohfield dead at 38. He became famous for threatening to "slaughter antifa." He got invited on to national radio show after the FBI seized his weapons. The hit list names were those arrested protesting the Proud Boys. Local media did stories on him but never us. share.google/cNiz6OprIuQY...
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Shane Kohfield Obituary - Tigard, OR
Celebrate the life of Shane Kohfield, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Young's Funeral Home.
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
haha
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
no, that's not criminal. it's a civil violation
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
no, ICE can't arrest. This is DHS/FPS. Likely not immigration related, but criminal
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
that's not ICE
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John Thelefty @johnnthelefty.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
yes, he denied it with the evidence. it wasn't until other right wingers started in on Jeff that he acknowledged it. same thing he is doing now
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