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Tribal sovereignty at stake in challenge to Indian Child Welfare Act before the Supreme Court

Altering or reversing the Indian Child Welfare Act would damage tribal sovereignty, but select states — like Oregon — may offer protection
By
Melanie Henshaw
November 30, 2022
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The Driftwood Castle at Kelley Point Park

A homeless Portlander, dubbed ‘the Driftwood Wizard,’ began building a driftwood shelter in late summer. He left with nary a trace, an impermanent structure and indelible impression in his wake.
By
Aurora Biggers
November 23, 2022
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Winter Resource Guide | Where to get help

Resources for clothing, shelter, meals and health care in Multnomah County
By
Sophie
November 16, 2022
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Winter Resource Guide | Where to give help

Volunteer and donation opportunities in Multnomah County
By
Sophie
November 16, 2022
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New Seasons Market Seven Corners on Southeast Division Street. The building is painted green and next to a TriMet bus stop and it has a parking lot with cars in it.

New Seasons Labor Union makes it independently

NSLU may be part of a new tide in the labor movement — a network of solidarity between independent unions questioning the need for institutional unions
By
Aurora Biggers
November 16, 2022
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Opinion | TriMet Should eliminate fares, not increase them

Street Smart Economics | TriMet is moving in the wrong direction when many other cities and countries are implementing free transit with success
By
Mary King
November 22, 2022
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Dams, drought and survival in the Klamath Basin

A major river restoration project is likely forthcoming, but fish and tribes in the basin face ongoing water and climate troubles
By
Melanie Henshaw
November 2, 2022
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Opinion | A Black Oregonian looks back on the failure of ‘No On 9’ to address racism

While the ‘No on 9‘ committee successfully defeated the measure, it did not challenge the dominant white supremacy that persisted throughout the movement and society
By
Cecil Charles Prescod
November 9, 2022
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A crowd of people in a black and white photograph showing a march against Ballot Measure 9.

Opinion | Remembering the fight against Ballot Measure 9

Oregonians came close to adopting one of the most regressive laws in the country, but activists and community members fought hard against Ballot Measure 9
By
Melissa Lang
October 26, 2022
Street Roots
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‘Who Targets Me’ tells you which political campaigns bought your data

A free browser extension collects crowdsourced data to see how ads show up in users social media feeds and who paid for them to be there
By
Piper McDaniel
October 26, 2022
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Joint Office of Homeless Services reduces supply distribution, advocates concerned as colder weather approaches

JOHS reduced supply distribution to a single pickup per month, advocates say this decision has dire consequences
By
Tyler Walicek
November 2, 2022
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A cover page of an October 2000 issue of Street Roots. Large text says, |Camping ban overturned."

Kaia Sand | A quarter century of camping bans, sit-lie ordinances

Director’s Desk | Wheeler, Ryan proposal joins a long line of city actions countered by protests and lawsuits
By
Kaia Sand
November 2, 2022
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A crowd of people in a black and white photograph showing a march against Ballot Measure 9.

Opinion | Remembering the fight against Ballot Measure 9

Oregonians came close to adopting one of the most regressive laws in the country, but activists and community members fought hard against Ballot Measure 9
By
Melissa Lang
October 26, 2022
Street Roots
A black banner with white text says, "house keys not handcuffs" on a red background.

Opinion | Wheeler, Ryan, you are cordially invited to a town hall. Please RSVP.

Director’s Desk | It is the best of plans, it is the worst of plans: Talk to those impacted before voting to change their lives
By
Kaia Sand
October 26, 2022
Street Roots
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‘Who Targets Me’ tells you which political campaigns bought your data

A free browser extension collects crowdsourced data to see how ads show up in users social media feeds and who paid for them to be there
By
Piper McDaniel
October 26, 2022
Street Roots
Vendor Craig Preston smiles for a photo. A quote from him next to his photo says, "Street Roots has always been a great place for me. I love selling the paper. It’s so fun to interact with people on the street; my customers make me happy."

Street Roots vendor profile | 16 years of selling Street Roots

Craig enjoys interacting with his customers and encounters with people as he sells the newspaper
By
Robin Havenick
October 26, 2022
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Jeremiah Leggett smiles and holds a copy of street roots. Next to his photo is a quote from him that says, “Street Roots is an awesome thing. I feel like it really helped get me through treatment, and that changed my life. ”

Street Roots vendor profile | A path to stability and a path to recovery

Vendor Jeremiah Leggett values peace, rest and getting outside
By
Dylan Jefferies
October 21, 2022
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A blue sky in the background and in the foreground the Supreme Court of the United States building fills the photo. The building is white with tall pillars and stairs.

Opinion | The Supreme Court: Working hard to make a business-friendly America

STREET SMART ECONOMICS | Business needs and desires are promoted as consistent with American values and enshrined into law
By
Martin Hart-Landsberg
October 19, 2022
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Portland museum hosts exhibit featuring art by descendants Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II

‘Resilience — A Sansei Sense of Legacy,’ is on display at the Japanese American Museum of Oregon
By
Jamie Arcelay
October 19, 2022
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Medford City Council candidate stirs up anti-poor politics with environmentalism

As fire danger escalates in Southern Oregon, Medford City Council candidate Matt Roberts seeks to criminalize those living on the frontlines of climate change
By
Sam Becker
October 19, 2022
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Opinion | Street Roots endorsements for 2022 measures

Where SR stands on amendments to the state constitution, city and county charter reforms
By
SR editorial board
October 19, 2022
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Street Roots vendor profile | Acting as a bridge builder and connector

Vendor Vince Masiello is grounded by community
By
Jessica Hamilton
October 14, 2022
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2022 Elections | State House

Candidates running in districts 33, 38, 41, 43 and 49
By
Aurora Biggers Piper McDaniel K. Rambo
October 12, 2022
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2022 Elections | Multnomah County Board of Commissioners Chair

Sharon Meieran believes the Joint Office of Homeless Services should be ‘overhauled’ to fix the county's ongoing gridlock in addressing homelessness. Her opponent, Jessica Vega Pederson argues the office needs more investment.
By
Piper McDaniel
October 5, 2022
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Multnomah County District Attorney supports changing Ervin Jones’ death certificate

By
Melanie Henshaw
October 5, 2022
Street Roots
Large black text says, "2022 Local Ballot measures. Measures 26-224, 26-227, 26-229"

2022 Elections | Local Ballot Measures

The Portland Community College Bond Measure, David Douglas School District Bond Measure and a Parkrose School District 5-year Operating Levy will be on this year's ballot. Read more about them:
By
Melanie Henshaw Piper McDaniel
October 5, 2022
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Large black text says, "2022 county Charter Reform. Measures 26-230, 26-231, 26-232, 26-233, 26-234, 26-235, 26-236"

2022 Elections | County Charter Reform

Seven reforms packaged in individual measures would bring ranked choice voting to county elections, increase transparency
By
K. Rambo Piper McDaniel
October 5, 2022
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Large black text says, "2022 Portland Charter Reform. Measure 26-228"

2022 Elections | Portland Charter Reform

Portland Measure 26-228 brings Portland's city government into the new millennia, but opponents say it's too complicated and will limit a mayor
By
Piper McDaniel
October 5, 2022
Street Roots
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Street Roots vendor profile | A smile goes a long way

Vendor Velma Carter has newfound confidence after selling the paper
By
Emily Emanuel
October 5, 2022
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2022 Elections | Portland City Commissioner (Position 3)

Incumbent Jo Ann Hardesty and Renee Gonzalez on their plans to address housing and homelessness in Portland
By
K. Rambo
October 5, 2022

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