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A photo of a tent with the on the eastside esplanade of Portland's waterfront with tall city buildings in the background

Kaia Sand | There’s much to do, here are 3 places to start

OPINION | Pay attention to local government responses, homelessness in 2022
By
Kaia Sand
January 5, 2022
Street Roots
A photo of Street Roots vendor Marcus Ruby with a quote that reads, "“It is a great program; it has helped me move further along in my life.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Housing brings stability

Recently housed, Marcus continues to work toward his goals
By
Kat Wasula
December 29, 2021
Street Roots
A photo of the sign and building of the Oregon DMV headquarters.

From a roughly $100 traffic ticket to nearly $9,000 in debt

DMV fees waived to encourage license reinstatement, but barriers remain for those with debt from minor infractions
By
Jake Thomas
December 29, 2021
Street Roots
The photo shows 4 people sitting and smiling on steps. Two people sit on a higher step and the two others on the step below them. They are all smiling and posing for the photo.

Portland Street Response set for citywide expansion

Non-police crisis intervention program seeks more funding for around-the-clock operations, building awareness on streets
By
Bronwyn Carver
December 29, 2021
Street Roots
A photo of Archbishop Desmond Tutu in 2011 with his hands raised as he speaks standing over a podium.

Kaia Sand | Let this new year be transformational for our shared humanity

OPINION | Archbishop Desmond Tutu taught that we are ‘bound up with others in the bundle of life’
By
Kaia Sand
December 29, 2021
Street Roots
Photo of Street Roots vendor Bruce Wilson with a quote from him that reads, “Street Roots gives people the opportunity to do something productive for the community, to give back and get something in return.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Kind words and a smile go a long way

Bruce gets joy from making others laugh and smile
By
Robin Havenick
December 22, 2021
Street Roots
A photo of a sign with a skull and crossbones warning people about landmines.

OPINION | Demining in Bosnia and Herzegovina needs continued investment

With added threat of climate change and natural disasters action is needed to demine the region
By
Arian Berberović
December 23, 2021
Street Roots
A photo of James Ingram and his daughter posing for a photo with Rev. Dr. Leroy Barber/Portland's Black Santa.

Photos | Black Santa in high demand

Known as Black Santa PDX, Leroy Barber sees growing number of families
By
Elayna Yussen
December 22, 2021
Street Roots
Photo of a graphic that says "foster care shuffle part 1: youth call for end to constant, traumatic foster care disruptions"

Lack of placement stability for Oregon foster youth causes traumatic disruptions

Former foster youth speak on their experience with a lack of placement stability while in Oregon's foster care system
By
Libby Dowsett
October 13, 2021
Street Roots

Iowa foster care system changes prove positive and effective

In hopes of improving the placement stability in the state's foster care system Iowa implemented a ‘No Eject/No Reject’ policy
By
Libby Dowsett
October 20, 2021
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Photo of the foster care shuffle series logo that shows an outline of the state of Iowa with a pair of scales.

A pilot program in Iowa produces encouraging results for foster kids

Iowa's ‘4 questions, 7 judges’ program aims to minimize unnecessary removals
By
Libby Dowsett
October 27, 2021
Street Roots
Photo that is titled "foster care shuffle, part 4: georgia pause calls" over an outline of the state of Georgia with peaches in the background.

Frequent moves for Georgia foster youth prompt changes

‘PAUSE’ calls in Georgia require extra steps be taken before removal of youth from their foster placements
By
Libby Dowsett
November 3, 2021
Street Roots
A photo of a tent with the on the eastside esplanade of Portland's waterfront with tall city buildings in the background

Kaia Sand | There’s much to do, here are 3 places to start

OPINION | Pay attention to local government responses, homelessness in 2022
By
Kaia Sand
January 5, 2022
Street Roots
A photo of Street Roots vendor Marcus Ruby with a quote that reads, "“It is a great program; it has helped me move further along in my life.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Housing brings stability

Recently housed, Marcus continues to work toward his goals
By
Kat Wasula
December 29, 2021
Street Roots
A photo of cosplayer Tif Von Batsy posing. She is wearing a blue striped bodysuit and has accessories for her cosplay costume.

Seeking change through Black cosplay

Tif von Batsy takes up space as a Black cosplayer, subverts cosplaying norms
By
Adrian Michael
December 29, 2021
Street Roots
A photo of the sign and building of the Oregon DMV headquarters.

From a roughly $100 traffic ticket to nearly $9,000 in debt

DMV fees waived to encourage license reinstatement, but barriers remain for those with debt from minor infractions
By
Jake Thomas
December 29, 2021
Street Roots
The photo shows 4 people sitting and smiling on steps. Two people sit on a higher step and the two others on the step below them. They are all smiling and posing for the photo.

Portland Street Response set for citywide expansion

Non-police crisis intervention program seeks more funding for around-the-clock operations, building awareness on streets
By
Bronwyn Carver
December 29, 2021
Street Roots
A photo of Archbishop Desmond Tutu in 2011 with his hands raised as he speaks standing over a podium.

Kaia Sand | Let this new year be transformational for our shared humanity

OPINION | Archbishop Desmond Tutu taught that we are ‘bound up with others in the bundle of life’
By
Kaia Sand
December 29, 2021
Street Roots
A photo of a sign with a skull and crossbones warning people about landmines.

OPINION | Demining in Bosnia and Herzegovina needs continued investment

With added threat of climate change and natural disasters action is needed to demine the region
By
Arian Berberović
December 23, 2021
Street Roots
Photo of Street Roots vendor Bruce Wilson with a quote from him that reads, “Street Roots gives people the opportunity to do something productive for the community, to give back and get something in return.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Kind words and a smile go a long way

Bruce gets joy from making others laugh and smile
By
Robin Havenick
December 22, 2021
Street Roots
Photo of David Campbell holding a container with biscuits and gravy underneath a tent.

Kaia Sand | Your holiday support gives us hope

OPINION | The holidays are a hard time of the year for people on the streets
By
Kaia Sand
December 22, 2021
Street Roots
A photo of James Ingram and his daughter posing for a photo with Rev. Dr. Leroy Barber/Portland's Black Santa.

Photos | Black Santa in high demand

Known as Black Santa PDX, Leroy Barber sees growing number of families
By
Elayna Yussen
December 22, 2021
Street Roots
A photo of an outdoor dining structure adjacent to a city sidewalk. People are sitting and eating at the tables.

Opinion | Permits for outdoor dining should continue

MOVING FORWARD | PBOT’s Healthy Businesses permit program has its faults, but its benefits hold true
By
Henry Latourette Miller
December 16, 2021
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photo of Street Roots vendor Mari Louden with a quote next to her that reads, "The people at Street Roots have helped me to keep going in life.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Reinventing herself and helping others

Mari has a story to tell and hopes it inspires others
By
Robin Havenick
December 15, 2021
Street Roots
The cover photo of the 2021 Domicile Unknown report from Multnomah County.

Kaia Sand | Providing housing, support services saves lives

OPINION | Domicile Unknown report shows people on the streets die decades before their time
By
Kaia Sand
December 15, 2021
Street Roots
A photo of a vigil for Harold Major showing candles and photos of Harold.

Domicile Unknown Report found 126 deaths in 2020

Drug overdoses and medical conditions contributed to the largest number of deaths among the 126 people who died while homeless in Multnomah County in 2020, highlighting need for services, permanent housing.
By
Latisha Jensen
December 15, 2021
Street Roots
Illustration of different height stacks of coins and tiny figurines of people lingering around the stacks.

OPINION | The costs of inequality are higher than you think

STREET SMART ECONOMICS | Organizing and exposing the maldistribution of power is vital
By
Martin Hart-Landsberg
December 8, 2021
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photo of vendor Zale L. next to a quote from him that says, "“Portland has my heart. It’s the people and attitudes of Portland. I love it here.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Connecting with customers and community

A fairly new vendor, Zale enjoys selling Street Roots and contributes poetry to the paper
By
Jessica Hamilton
December 8, 2021
Street Roots

Deterrents and ‘hostile architecture,’ who gets to claim public space?

A $500,000 investment in anti-homeless benches raises alarms for homeless people, advocates
By
Taylor Griggs
December 8, 2021
Street Roots
Photo of Enrique Bautista, his wife and daughter in December 2001 on a photo that says "merry christmas."

OPINION | Searching for the Christmas spirit in prison

Enrique Bautista describes the highs and lows of celebrating Christmas while incarcerated
By
Enrique Bautista
December 8, 2021
Street Roots
Photo of Melanie Prummer and Shelley Holt standing next to each other and smiling.

Kaia Sand | Peace at Home turned motels into shelters

OPINION | Supported by Project Turnkey these shelters brough stability to those seeking safety
By
Kaia Sand
December 8, 2021
Street Roots
Photo of vendor Tamara Knapper next to a quote by her that reads, "always look for resources because there is help out there."

Street Roots vendor profile | Searching for resources and restoring your life

Tamara encourages others to look for resources and keep their heads up
By
Dylan Jefferies
December 1, 2021

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