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Oregon State Capitol

Homeless advocates welcome new Oregon legislation, hope for more

In June, the Legislature relaxed some barriers to operating shelters. More bills addressing homelessness could be on the agenda if another special session is called.
By
Tom Henderson
July 8, 2020
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Mural of George Floyd painted on the wall, behind a sea of memorabilia and Black Lives Matter messages

Opinion | Racism has devastating impacts on public health

The pandemic has illuminated long-standing inequities in the American health care system, and it will take a nation to fix them
By
Rupal Ramesh Shah
July 7, 2020
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Lil' Sambo's Family Restaurant exterior

Restaurant in Lincoln City under fire for its name

Lil’ Sambo’s Family Restaurant on Highway 101 is named after an old children’s book with racist illustrations. Now the owner faces pressure to change the name.
By
Jessica Pollard
July 5, 2020
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Photo of John Brown Canyon in Jefferson Canyon

Racist slurs permeate Oregon geography

The names serve as a reminder of the state’s colonial history while also providing clues to early Black presence
By
Donovan M. Smith
July 4, 2020
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Whole Foods Market exterior

Opinion | I work at Whole Foods, and I am calling out its hypocrisy

The Amazon-owned company does not live up to its core values. We are ‘essential workers’ only because we are essential to Jeff Bezos' bottom line.
By
Alli
July 3, 2020
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Oregon Justice Building exterior

Kaia Sand | Oregon should overturn all verdicts delivered by non-unanimous juries

OPINION | Street Roots has joined others in asking the state to retroactively apply the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling
By
Kaia Sand
July 3, 2020
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Screenshot of Rose City Resource app

Rose City Resource is now online

Street Roots’ updated guide provides a complete list of services, as well as notices related to COVID-19
May 1, 2020
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Oregon State Capitol

Homeless advocates welcome new Oregon legislation, hope for more

In June, the Legislature relaxed some barriers to operating shelters. More bills addressing homelessness could be on the agenda if another special session is called.
By
Tom Henderson
July 8, 2020
Street Roots
Mural of George Floyd painted on the wall, behind a sea of memorabilia and Black Lives Matter messages

Opinion | Racism has devastating impacts on public health

The pandemic has illuminated long-standing inequities in the American health care system, and it will take a nation to fix them
By
Rupal Ramesh Shah
July 7, 2020
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Street Roots vendor Sarge

Street Roots vendor profile | Missing his customers

‘Giving people a smile in the morning is a great way to start your day,’ Sarge says
By
Jessica Hamilton
July 6, 2020
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Gold glitter rains on a man

Opinion | My first gay roommate helped me address my homophobia

A CROOKED PATH FORWARD | We must take action to save LGBTQ+ lives
By
Dustin Dandliker
July 5, 2020
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Lil' Sambo's Family Restaurant exterior

Restaurant in Lincoln City under fire for its name

Lil’ Sambo’s Family Restaurant on Highway 101 is named after an old children’s book with racist illustrations. Now the owner faces pressure to change the name.
By
Jessica Pollard
July 5, 2020
Street Roots
Photo of John Brown Canyon in Jefferson Canyon

Racist slurs permeate Oregon geography

The names serve as a reminder of the state’s colonial history while also providing clues to early Black presence
By
Donovan M. Smith
July 4, 2020
Street Roots
Whole Foods Market exterior

Opinion | I work at Whole Foods, and I am calling out its hypocrisy

The Amazon-owned company does not live up to its core values. We are ‘essential workers’ only because we are essential to Jeff Bezos' bottom line.
By
Alli
July 3, 2020
Street Roots
Oregon Justice Building exterior

Kaia Sand | Oregon should overturn all verdicts delivered by non-unanimous juries

OPINION | Street Roots has joined others in asking the state to retroactively apply the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling
By
Kaia Sand
July 3, 2020
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Poison Waters and Masyn Wade on stage

Where Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ+ pride intersect

Portland activists push for greater inclusion of Black trans and queer voices in the movement
By
Hanna Merzbach
July 2, 2020
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Eli Johnson outside of Atlas Pizza

Portland permits for on-street dining leave some BIPOC-owned businesses behind

The city's Healthy Business permit was intended to prioritize minority-owned restaurants and bars during COVID-19, but gentrification has made that difficult
By
Henry Latourette Miller
July 1, 2020
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A map of Portland that shows temperates and historical redlining

Opinion | No coincidence that redlined areas are now heat islands

STREET SMART ECONOMICS | Efforts to confront racism should extend to the fight for climate justice
By
Martin Hart-Landsberg
June 30, 2020
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Conde B. McCullough Memorial Bridge

Energy lobbyists pose as Tribal Nations to promote Jordan Cove LNG pipeline

The front group took out a full-page ad in The Oregonian, asking the governor to approve the controversial natural gas terminal in southwestern Oregon
By
Brian Oaster
June 30, 2020
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Street Roots vendor profile: Plans for an apartment

Recently married, Max hopes to secure housing and a brighter future
By
Robin Havenick
June 29, 2020
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A group of people lies face down on the sidewalk outside the Oregon Convention Center.

Union rally confronts inequities past and present of the Oregon Convention Center

Public-sector Metro workers call out systemic racism and demand employees of color be treated fairly
By
Jessica Pollard
June 28, 2020
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Exterior of a church

Opinion | An American story of working undocumented

FINDING FRINGE | One person’s refugee status is another’s loyalty to employers, state and country
By
Paul K. Haeder
June 27, 2020
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Oregon State Capitol

Bills Street Roots is tracking during the emergency session of Oregon Legislature

Check back for updates on the status of these important pieces of legislation
By
Tom Henderson
June 26, 2020
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Exterior of the Oregon State Capitol building

Oregon legislators grapple with housing insecurity, policing and each other

Vulnerable Oregonians take center stage during Legislature's emergency session, likely to extend into next week
By
Tom Henderson
June 26, 2020
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A CenturyLink sign on an office building

New CenturyLink contract adds communication barriers for Oregon prisoners

Already deprived of in-person visits during the pandemic, prisoners and the people they talk to on the outside now face new fees and are subject to data collection
By
Chris May
June 25, 2020
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James Cox

Far from over: Long-term HIV, AIDS survivors navigate another pandemic

Some commit to staying inside until there’s a coronavirus vaccine, and some look to help
By
Jessica Pollard
June 24, 2020
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Child using preschool learning toys

We want publicly funded preschool for every child in Multnomah County

COMMENTARY | You can help get the UP NOW campaign on the November ballot
By
Suzanne Cohen Angie Garcia Mary King
June 23, 2020

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