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An excerpt from a larger comic shows three panels. The first panel reads "I could tell something was off." The second panel shows someone turning off their alarm clock and the third panel shows people sitting on a bus.

Accessibility and intimacy through comics

Christina Tran explores tender topics and the human experience of larger societal issues
By
Sarah Hansell
January 19, 2022
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A photo of Robin Burek, Portland Street Response Program Manager, and Haika Mushi, Community Health Worker holding a box outside of Street Roots office.

Kaia Sand | Dear People for Portland, Don’t abuse the intent of Portland Street Response

OPINION | The crisis response program is designed to meet people with compassion in their greatest times of need
By
Kaia Sand
January 19, 2022
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Proximity to vital resources from Safe Rest Villages

Proposed Safe Rest Village sites vary in distance and availability to key resources for homeless communities. Here's what we found:
By
Taylor Griggs
January 18, 2022
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Photo of vendor Daniel Cox next to a quote by him that reads, "I found housing almost immediately after I started selling papers. Not because I was great at selling the papers, but because of the connections I made while I was at work.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Making meaningful connections

Daniel uses poetry and comedy to express himself
By
Kat Wasula
January 12, 2022
Street Roots
Photo of a pharmacy counter with signs indicating that COVID-19 tests are sold out and to check back on Monday. Another sign indicates they are not accepting walk in vaccine visits and one should schedule an appt. online.

Why are COVID tests and vaccines still so hard to find?

Nearly two years into the pandemic, county and state officials are still scrambling to keep up
By
Henry Brannan
January 12, 2022
Street Roots
Art Garcia holds his chihuahua Migo as they pose for a photo. Migo is wearing a sweater and Art wears a fedora. sunglasses, a striped shirt and black jacket.

In loving memory of Art Garcia (1948 - 2021)

Art was a Street Roots vendor, columnist, mentor, program manager and years-long supporter. His impact and legacy are felt throughout Street Roots.
By
Joanne Zuhl
January 12, 2022
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
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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
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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
An excerpt from a larger comic shows three panels. The first panel reads "I could tell something was off." The second panel shows someone turning off their alarm clock and the third panel shows people sitting on a bus.

Accessibility and intimacy through comics

Christina Tran explores tender topics and the human experience of larger societal issues
By
Sarah Hansell
January 19, 2022
Street Roots
A photo of Robin Burek, Portland Street Response Program Manager, and Haika Mushi, Community Health Worker holding a box outside of Street Roots office.

Kaia Sand | Dear People for Portland, Don’t abuse the intent of Portland Street Response

OPINION | The crisis response program is designed to meet people with compassion in their greatest times of need
By
Kaia Sand
January 19, 2022
Street Roots

Proximity to vital resources from Safe Rest Villages

Proposed Safe Rest Village sites vary in distance and availability to key resources for homeless communities. Here's what we found:
By
Taylor Griggs
January 18, 2022
Street Roots
Photo of vendor Daniel Cox next to a quote by him that reads, "I found housing almost immediately after I started selling papers. Not because I was great at selling the papers, but because of the connections I made while I was at work.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Making meaningful connections

Daniel uses poetry and comedy to express himself
By
Kat Wasula
January 12, 2022
Street Roots
A watercolor painting by Marin Jurgens shows a woman's side profile with many reds and colors in the background.

Restorative justice as a framework for art

Marin Jurgens shares what motivates her work, creating an ethnographic comic and more
By
Sarah Hansell
January 12, 2022
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Community connection through cartooning

Liz Yerby illustrates India’s story and encourages readers to see the ‘full narrative’ of peoples lives
By
Sarah Hansell
January 12, 2022
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A photo of the print issue of Street Roots from 2009 showing Art's column.

‘Some time on the ranch can do a man some good’

In memory of longtime Street Roots elder Art Garcia, a column from the vaults
By
Art Garcia Kaia Sand
January 12, 2022
Street Roots
Art Garcia holds his chihuahua Migo as they pose for a photo. Migo is wearing a sweater and Art wears a fedora. sunglasses, a striped shirt and black jacket.

In loving memory of Art Garcia (1948 - 2021)

Art was a Street Roots vendor, columnist, mentor, program manager and years-long supporter. His impact and legacy are felt throughout Street Roots.
By
Joanne Zuhl
January 12, 2022
Street Roots
Photo of a pharmacy counter with signs indicating that COVID-19 tests are sold out and to check back on Monday. Another sign indicates they are not accepting walk in vaccine visits and one should schedule an appt. online.

Why are COVID tests and vaccines still so hard to find?

Nearly two years into the pandemic, county and state officials are still scrambling to keep up
By
Henry Brannan
January 12, 2022
Street Roots
Photo of Hibo Mohamed holding her son in her arms posing for a photo.

Mutual aid gives refugees in Germany a fresh start

A new pilot project taps volunteers to help refugees settle in Germany. The recipe for success? Responsibilities are shared among many people.
By
Ulrich Jonas
January 5, 2022
Street Roots
An art piece by Erika Rier depicting women in bright, vibrant colors.

Meet the artists changing the narrative around student homelessness

A collaboration between comic artists, a research team and college students aims to tell the complex stories of homelessness and housing insecurity via ethnographic cartooning
By
Kanani Cortez
January 5, 2022
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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