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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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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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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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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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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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Illustration of homes

Opinion | American Rescue Plan money must support housing stability

Get this funding into the hands of those who provide direct social services
By
Samm McCrary
May 26, 2021
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A sign in Lone Fir Cemetery marks Block 14

Block 14 at Portland’s Lone Fir Cemetery will finally get its due

A long-sought memorial honoring hundreds of Chinese immigrants and people with mental illness whose graves were paved over is coming to fruition
By
Christen McCurdy
May 26, 2021
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Doctor wears a medical mask using a stethoscope to check a patient

Opinion | Marginalization of AAPI communities is evident in America’s health care crisis

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon will continue to work together in solidarity across movements to fight for justice
By
An Do
May 26, 2021
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A few tents line the sidewalk along Laurelhurst Park

Kaia Sand | Camp sweeps solve nothing — but upcoming budgets could help

OPINION | How should Portland and Multnomah County funding be spent for what is, in fact, a diversity of needs?
By
Kaia Sand
May 26, 2021
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Chris Drake sits in his car

Street Roots vendor profile | ‘Treat me like any other man’

Chris Drake discusses misconceptions about trans people and what visibility means to him
May 25, 2021
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Street Roots Podcast logo with photos of DeVon Pouncey and Kim McCarty

Street Roots Podcast | Kim McCarty: Government needs to step up to protect renters

Episode 19: Oregon must extend the eviction moratorium, the Community Alliance Tenants director says
By
DeVon Pouncey
May 25, 2021
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Street Roots Podcast logo and portrait of host DeVon Pouncey

Street Roots Podcast | Escalation of sweeps rattles Portland’s unhoused community

Episode 18: Several residents with a stake in the increased police presence discuss its impact on the West Coast
By
DeVon Pouncey
May 25, 2021
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Drawing of people protesting while wearing masks

Opinion | March for Trans Lives: ‘A day like no other’

For Raven Drake, the road to happiness was long
By
Raven Drake
May 19, 2021
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March for Trans Lives

Remembering the trans people who have been killed

These are the 26 transgender and gender nonconforming people who have lost their lives to violence this year
May 19, 2021
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Raven Ellaine

Raven Ellaine: ‘I’m a proud, Black trans woman’ — and so much more

She came to Portland inspired to help the houseless community, and the Red House propelled her into activism
By
Ellena Rosenthal
May 19, 2021
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Gender-neutral bathroom signs

Opinion | Portland, it’s time to ensure equal access to bathrooms

Pops, a Street Roots staffer and former vendor, has faced harassment in public restrooms, as have so many other trans and gender non-conforming people
By
Kat Wasula
May 19, 2021
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Illustration of a pride flag

Opinion | A queer teen’s story of activism

‘Black queer femmes need to be the center of everyone’s advocacy,’ says Ben Louis, an organizer of PDXQueerFront
By
Ben Louis
May 19, 2021
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Self-portrait drawing of Phoenix Oaks

Opinion | How to ensure you’re treating a trans person with dignity

A few notes on respect from a Street Roots vendor
By
Phoenix Oaks
May 19, 2021
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An illustration of TeTe Gulley

Opinion | TeTe Gulley helped me learn how to forgive myself

The last time columnist Ga lo Vann saw her, it was on the news: The Black trans woman had been found hanging from a noose in a tree
By
Ga lo Vann
May 19, 2021
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Two images side by side: Tori Cooper and the Human Rights Campaign logo

How to be a better trans ally: Human Rights Campaign’s Tori Cooper explains

The health and equity advocate also shares her thoughts on the wave of anti-transgender legislation and violence
By
Emily Green
May 19, 2021
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Trans pride flag (blue, pink and white stripes)

Editorial | We need to talk about anti-trans violence

Portland has been a refuge for transgender people fleeing atrocities elsewhere, but we must recognize where we are still failing these members of our community
By
SR editorial board
May 19, 2021
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A badge is seen on a Portland police officer's uniform

Opinion | Changes to Portland police union contract are possible with impasse

Accountability is lacking, but we have an opportunity to make a difference
By
Hannah Saiger
May 12, 2021
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Street Roots vendor Daniel, with a quote from his vendor profile

Street Roots vendor profile | He’s found stability in Portland

Daniel says he has the structure he needs, thanks to the services available in his new city
By
Robin Havenick
May 12, 2021
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Illustration of a person pushing down on one side of the scales of justice

Hundreds in Oregon still await new trials a year after Supreme Court ruled on non-unanimous juries

Citing racist origins, justices struck down Oregon's law allowing such convictions, but the state isn't applying the ruling retroactively
By
Christen McCurdy
May 12, 2021
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Barbed wire fence

Opinion | In Oregon, prisoners learn violence, not rehabilitation

Even nonviolent offenders accept the culture for the sake of their survival, a state prisoner explains
By
Basim Floro
May 12, 2021

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