Kristian Williams (@kristianwilliams.com.web.brid.gy)

New Book on Portland History (January 2026) My new book, Policing the Progressive City: Portland, Oregon, from Settlement to Uprising, recounts the history of policing in Portland, from the time of initial colonization through to the immediate aftermath of the George Floyd riots. It documents the persistence of racism, corruption, and violence within policing, and recounts numerous attempts at progressive reform — ... Read more https://www.kristianwilliams.com/2026/01/15/new-book-on-portland-history-january-2026/