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People gather outdoors with signs and banners

When trans people age out of homeless services, often there’s nowhere to turn

Even as LGBTQ+-focused youth programs and housing assistance grow nationally, transgender and non-binary adults are often left behind
By
Kaela Roeder
June 16, 2021
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eviction notice

Oregon poised for eviction crisis when rent comes due July 1

Tenants who can't pay when the eviction moratorium ends can apply for assistance, but it likely won't arrive soon enough
By
Tom Henderson
June 16, 2021
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Guild’s Lake

Uncovering industrial NW Portland’s twisted past in an effort to save its future

Fighting for a say in the fate of the Linnton neighborhood, the Braided River Campaign wants you to know its secrets — the earthquakes, floods, obscure city planning documents, hot air balloons and the KKK
By
Brian Oaster
June 9, 2021
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A helicopter sprays herbicide

In Vietnam and Oregon, the battle continues over Agent Orange

Street Roots talks with acclaimed documentary director Alan Adelson about his latest film, ‘The People vs. Agent Orange’
By
Emily Green
June 16, 2021
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Jenelle Jack wears a Juneteenth T-shirt

Her grandmother brought Juneteenth to Oregon, and she’s determined to honor her legacy

76 years after Clara Peoples founded Oregon’s celebration marking slaves’ emancipation, Janelle Jack ensures the festivities continue
By
Ann-Derrick Gaillot
June 16, 2021
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Photos of 42 Oregon state prisoners who died of COVID-19. Headline reads: The Expendable.

These are the 42 Oregon state prisoners who have died from COVID-19

With more than 3,500 confirmed cases of coronavirus among its prisoners, the Oregon Department of Corrections has faced criticism for its handling of the pandemic
By
Chris May Emily Green
March 10, 2021
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Mugshots and fingerprints of Billy Baggett Jr.

Special Report | The life and death of Billy Baggett

After spending most of his life in prison, Billy Baggett was released into a world he no longer understood, contending with a lifetime of trauma and coming to terms with his imminent death
By
Emily Green
December 27, 2020
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Susannah Morgan holds a bag of fresh onions

Oregon Food Bank CEO: ‘We can’t solve hunger with simply more food’

Faced with a surge in food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic, the food bank has shifted its focus to systemic issues at the root of the hunger crisis
By
Karina Dwajiyanti
June 16, 2021
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Tru Stark photo and quote from her vendor profile

Street Roots vendor profile | Comfortable with herself

Tru says Pride Month gives her a chance to think about who she is and to give back
By
Jessica Hamilton
June 16, 2021
Street Roots
People gather outdoors with signs and banners

When trans people age out of homeless services, often there’s nowhere to turn

Even as LGBTQ+-focused youth programs and housing assistance grow nationally, transgender and non-binary adults are often left behind
By
Kaela Roeder
June 16, 2021
Street Roots
Jenelle Jack wears a Juneteenth T-shirt

Her grandmother brought Juneteenth to Oregon, and she’s determined to honor her legacy

76 years after Clara Peoples founded Oregon’s celebration marking slaves’ emancipation, Janelle Jack ensures the festivities continue
By
Ann-Derrick Gaillot
June 16, 2021
Street Roots
A helicopter sprays herbicide

In Vietnam and Oregon, the battle continues over Agent Orange

Street Roots talks with acclaimed documentary director Alan Adelson about his latest film, ‘The People vs. Agent Orange’
By
Emily Green
June 16, 2021
Street Roots
eviction notice

Oregon poised for eviction crisis when rent comes due July 1

Tenants who can't pay when the eviction moratorium ends can apply for assistance, but it likely won't arrive soon enough
By
Tom Henderson
June 16, 2021
Street Roots
Nine photos of Street Roots vendors

Street Roots vendors tell us how they spent their stimulus money

After a long wait, many people who applied through the Street Roots office for the tax credit have finally received their checks
By
Veronica Ruth
June 9, 2021
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Guild’s Lake

Uncovering industrial NW Portland’s twisted past in an effort to save its future

Fighting for a say in the fate of the Linnton neighborhood, the Braided River Campaign wants you to know its secrets — the earthquakes, floods, obscure city planning documents, hot air balloons and the KKK
By
Brian Oaster
June 9, 2021
Street Roots
A woman in an apron holds a pepper mill at diners' table

At this Tokyo pop-up restaurant, mistakes are forgiven when the servers have dementia

The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders emphasizes high-quality food and positive interactions
By
Rie Matsuoka
June 9, 2021
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Austin sits on a bench, giving a thumbs-up signal, surrounded by folding tables, kitchen supplies and tarps.

Houseless young people have banded together in SW Portland

Under an overpass near Bertha Boulevard is a small village of youths, who are grateful for the help they're receiving from their neighbors
By
Emma Nathanson
June 9, 2021
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Tiny homes at the C3PO camp with the Portland skyline in the background

Portland has laid out plans for new shelters, but numbers and locations remain elusive

Service providers say the new guidelines bring uncertainty as the city becomes more aggressive with sweeps of houseless camps
By
Christen McCurdy
June 9, 2021
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Leo Rhodes

Kaia Sand | We can learn a lot from the wisdom of the streets

OPINION | Leo Rhodes reminds us that people’s needs vary: ‘You might not need it, but somebody else will’
By
Kaia Sand
June 9, 2021
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Street Roots vendor Mykel with his dog, along with a quote from the article

Street Roots vendor profile | Something good is on the horizon

Mykel, who has been selling Street Roots for five years, has experienced a spiritual shift
By
Dylan Jefferies
June 2, 2021
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Willie Fiers stands next to a table with African masks at Flip the Script's new space

Black former prisoners get support with reentry as they speak up for policy change

Flip the Script, a culturally specific program in Portland, puts formerly incarcerated Oregonians in front of state lawmakers
By
Brian Oaster
June 2, 2021
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Sam Khaute works with a large coffee roasting machine

Portland cafe will help integrate immigrants, refugees through the medium of coffee

Jubilee Hall, a nonprofit offshoot of Diaspora Coffee and Chai, will provide barista training and immersive English-language education
By
Janey Wong
June 2, 2021
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Staffers work in the Street Roots office

Opinion | What I learned crunching numbers for social justice

When it comes to activism, much of the work happens backstage
By
Maddie Davidson
June 2, 2021
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Volunteers stand beside a makeshift tent on a city sidewalk

HUD report understates America’s homeless crisis, critics say

The way we count the number of people experiencing homeless in the U.S. — and the way that data is reported — skews the scope of the problem
By
Jake Maher
June 2, 2021
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Portland City Hall

Editorial | Portland needs to prioritize government transparency

With long waits and exorbitant fees hindering access to public records, accountability should be built into the city charter
By
SR editorial board
June 2, 2021
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Jason Scheer photo and quote: “(My income from) Street Roots pays for my trips to California to see my mom and kids. It also covers my phone and electric bills.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Eager to get back to normal post-pandemic

Jason, who is getting vaccinated, hopes he can travel to see his daughters this year
By
Jessica Hamilton
May 26, 2021
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Western meadowlark

Portland organizations aim to diversify birding and other nature activities

These groups are working to create safe and accessible spaces for people of color
By
Joanne Zuhl
May 26, 2021

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