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COVID-19 protocols, high death rates prompt concerns about Oregon Department of Corrections

After deadliest year in recent history in Oregon prisons, a legal nonprofit was granted class action status for an ongoing lawsuit about COVID-19 protocols. The ODOC says the suit justifies their lack of transparency.
By
Melanie Henshaw Piper McDaniel
May 18, 2022
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MCSO reviews challenge coin, refuses to release findings

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office did not confirm if the coin violated the office's policy or professional standards
By
K. Rambo
May 18, 2022
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A photo shows a tent and several people from the Rapid Resonse workers and Portland police conducting a sweep on West Burnside.

Kaia Sand | Sweeps are traumatic, expensive and a facade of progress

OPINION | Sweeps force people out of sight, but do nothing for long term housing options
By
Kaia Sand
May 18, 2022
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Ga lo Vann poses for a photo. He is wearing a button up top and has his hair in two braids.

Opinion | Reckoning with history

The historical impact of sexual violence in Native communities explains why some are not welcome in our spiritual spaces
By
Ga lo Vann
May 18, 2022
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Opinion | ‘Bigger than me and larger than life’

With lessons learned from time unhoused, Gary Barker strives to support others
By
Gary Barker
May 18, 2022
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Photo of Street Roots vendor Daniel Tool smiling and holding up a newspaper. His image stands next to a quote by him that reads, "“If you learn to cultivate something and make it grow, you see the rewards and also the power of hard work.”

Street Roots vendor profile | ‘I’m getting better every day’

Daniel believes in radical acceptance and aims to be his best self
By
Emily Emanuel
May 11, 2022
Street Roots
A photo shows a tent and several people from the Rapid Resonse workers and Portland police conducting a sweep on West Burnside.

Kaia Sand | Sweeps are traumatic, expensive and a facade of progress

OPINION | Sweeps force people out of sight, but do nothing for long term housing options
By
Kaia Sand
May 18, 2022
Street Roots
A photo of the back view of a police car with it's siren lights flashing in the nighttime.

MCSO reviews challenge coin, refuses to release findings

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office did not confirm if the coin violated the office's policy or professional standards
By
K. Rambo
May 18, 2022
Street Roots
Ga lo Vann poses for a photo. He is wearing a button up top and has his hair in two braids.

Opinion | Reckoning with history

The historical impact of sexual violence in Native communities explains why some are not welcome in our spiritual spaces
By
Ga lo Vann
May 18, 2022
Street Roots
Photo of Gary Barker sitting outside the Street Roots office with a cup of coffee in his hand

Opinion | ‘Bigger than me and larger than life’

With lessons learned from time unhoused, Gary Barker strives to support others
By
Gary Barker
May 18, 2022
Street Roots
Photo of a fenced off area at the Oregon State Penitentiary

COVID-19 protocols, high death rates prompt concerns about Oregon Department of Corrections

After deadliest year in recent history in Oregon prisons, a legal nonprofit was granted class action status for an ongoing lawsuit about COVID-19 protocols. The ODOC says the suit justifies their lack of transparency.
By
Melanie Henshaw Piper McDaniel
May 18, 2022
Street Roots
Photo of Street Roots vendor Daniel Tool smiling and holding up a newspaper. His image stands next to a quote by him that reads, "“If you learn to cultivate something and make it grow, you see the rewards and also the power of hard work.”

Street Roots vendor profile | ‘I’m getting better every day’

Daniel believes in radical acceptance and aims to be his best self
By
Emily Emanuel
May 11, 2022
Street Roots
An image of the envelope containing an official voter ballot for Multnomah County.

Editorial | Street Roots contacted every candidate in city, county, Metro races

Not every candidate responded, but they got at least two emails from us
By
SR editorial board
May 11, 2022
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Dramatic photo of Themis statue, symbol of law and justice

Opinion | 8 ways district attorneys can transform justice

By
Shannon Wight
May 10, 2022
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A photo of vendor Diamond Howard. She is smiling and wearing a black sweatshirt. A quote by her reads, "Nature is my church — it's where I do my best healing."

Street Roots vendor profile | Championing independence

Diamond aims to see every state in the country
By
Kat Wasula
May 9, 2022
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2022 Elections | Metro President and Council

May 7, 2022
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2022 Elections | Portland City Council and City Auditor’s race

May 7, 2022
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Q&As with 23 candidates running for Oregon governor

Gubernatorial candidates answer questions on climate, housing, homelessness and more
May 5, 2022
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2022 Elections | Multnomah County Board Chair, District 2 Commissioner

May 4, 2022
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Street Roots vendor, Mouse holds up a newspaper. Mouse is wearing rainbow striped knit top and cap. A quote by them reads, "remember to be love and be happy if you can."

Street Roots vendor profile | Mouse spreads positivity to those around her

Dubbing herself the ‘Energizer Bunny,’ Mouse brings enthusiasm wherever she goes
By
Dylan Jefferies
May 4, 2022
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A photo of the Oregon State Capitol building surrounded by cherry blossoms. An illustration of the outline of Oregon with text that says "vote" is atop the image.

Editorial | Oregon Media Collaborative covered ground for gubernatorial primaries

Journalists throughout the state worked to bring you the answers in this issue
By
SR editorial board
May 4, 2022
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Robert smiles holding up a copy of the collaborative comics issue. "I appreciate your generosity and willingness to engage in conversation."

Street Roots vendor profile | Robert has sold Street Roots for over 15 years

Robert advises everyone to engage with others
By
Emily Emanuel
April 27, 2022
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Welcome back to the Spring Anthology

By
K. Rambo
April 27, 2022
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Street Roots Logo with Photos of DeVon Pouncey and Senator Ron Wyden

Street Roots Podcast | Sen. Ron Wyden on mental health, CAHOOTS bill and more

Episode 22: The senator discusses the historic nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
By
DeVon Pouncey
April 22, 2022
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Welcome to the Spring Anthology

A collection of impactful and important stories from a 12-month period
By
K. Rambo
April 20, 2022
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A photo shows a street sign that says "W. Burnside" and below it a tarp-covered tent with a daffodil propped up on the tent. In the background the sun is shining and a barren tree is on the left side.

Kaia Sand | We are responsible for giving our unhoused neighbors good options

OPINION | People need agency in their own lives, and options when it comes to housing and shelter
By
Kaia Sand
April 13, 2022

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