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Book Excerpt | ‘Demystifying Shariah’ by Sumbul Ali-Karamali

Colonialism damaged Muslim women’s rights, at least with respect to the law
By
Sumbul Ali-Karamali
June 23, 2021
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Street Roots vendor Char in the Street Roots office

Kaia Sand | If nothing else, these words are our own

OPINION | I love how flexible the English language is, that it keeps bending
By
Kaia Sand
June 23, 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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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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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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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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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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A series of doors to choose from

Opinion | Finding truth and reconciliation after an election

The relief that we feel at this moment must be tempered by the realization that the hard work starts now
By
Brian Greer
November 18, 2020
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Max holds sweatpants with a drawstring and a pocket for a handwarmer

Kaia Sand | ‘And then gangrene sets in, like it originally did on her legs’

OPINION | Nurturing is Max's superpower; he's focused on keeping his wife warm outside
By
Kaia Sand
November 18, 2020
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Senior with hands folded

Opinion | Fewer deaths from COVID-19 among unionized nursing homes

STREET SMART ECONOMICS | By protecting themselves, workers can better protect the people they serve
By
Martin Hart-Landsberg
November 11, 2020
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Street Roots vendor Gary

Street Roots vendor profile | ‘I have a servant’s heart’

Gary aims to be part of the solution through his work with the Street Roots Action Team
By
Robin Havenick
November 11, 2020
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Light bulb with a wood house on the table

Homebuilders stall Oregon climate goals

Progress on the governor’s emissions targets is stymied by lobbyists and construction loopholes
By
Chris May
November 11, 2020
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Harvey Rice and Loulie Brown

Housing development named for Harvey Rice will combat displacement in NE Portland

The two buildings, which will provide housing for communities of color, will be named after local Black artists
By
Sarah Hansell
November 11, 2020
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Sam Tsemberis

Sam Tsemberis has revolutionized the way we think about homelessness

The Housing First pioneer explains why the policy of housing a person before attempting to fix their underlying issues works best
By
Joanne Zuhl
November 11, 2020
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Oregon State Penitentiary

Opinion | For America’s incarcerated, health care falls short

The failure to provide adequate care in correctional facilities is a symptom of an overburdened system
By
Rupal Ramesh Shah
November 11, 2020
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Exterior of the Oregon State Capitol building

Editorial | Measure 110 passed. The next steps are crucial.

Oregon can be a model for successful drug decriminalization, or it can be used to show why other states shouldn’t do the same
By
SR editorial board
November 11, 2020
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Street Roots vendor Bronwyn

Street Roots vendor profile | A writer for as long as she can remember

Bronwyn draws inspiration for her poetry from the world around her
By
Robin Havenick
November 4, 2020
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Trinkets and memorabilia at a memorial

Unpacking the complex relationship of addiction, homelessness, housing and recovery

Even if addiction isn’t what puts people on the streets, it’s often what keeps them there
By
Joanne Zuhl
November 4, 2020
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Sarah Crozier embraces a dog

Opinion | An Oregon veterinarian brings comfort to pet owners when it’s time to say goodbye

FINDING FRINGE | Sarah Crozier’s compassion and career are only part of her story. Her roots and her evolution are just as compelling.
By
Paul K. Haeder
November 4, 2020
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Photo of Lan Cao and Harlan Margaret Van Cao; and the cover of their book

Their story of refugee life, motherhood and becoming a modern American family

Lan Cao and her daughter Harlan discuss their memoir, ‘Family in Six Tones,’ and open up about the complexities of their relationship
By
Alexandra Mosher
November 4, 2020
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Sign reads: This is more than a bathroom. It's also a human right.

Kaia Sand | Access to hygiene is a human right, and Portland is stepping up

OPINION | The city deserves praise for placing portable toilets around town, but it's drawn ire — with one police officer reportedly assisting in a sabotage effort
By
Kaia Sand
November 4, 2020
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Hand-washing station

New COVID-19 cases among Portland’s homeless population remain low

Officials attribute the flat numbers to emergency preparedness and good luck
By
Christen McCurdy
November 4, 2020
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Street Roots vendor Mike D

Street Roots vendor profile | A generous and positive spirit

Mike has been with Street Roots for 20 years, most recently as part of the Action Team
By
Robin Havenick
October 28, 2020
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Will in front of a truck

America’s housing crisis is in ‘uncharted territory’

Affordable housing and support services fall far short of demand. And, as a surge of evictions looms, the worst is yet to come.
By
Joanne Zuhl
October 28, 2020
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Hand choosing mini wood house model

The death of public housing

From redlining to the Reagan administration to the present-day crisis, the government has spent decades shifting the burden to the private sector
By
Joanne Zuhl
October 28, 2020
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U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar

Rep. Ilhan Omar: Invest in ‘things that make our communities whole’

The congresswoman has held fast to her progressive voice while facing down xenophobic, racist and sexist vitriol from the right
By
Ann-Derrick Gaillot
October 28, 2020
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Chavela and Nikki Guerrero bag chips in a commercial kitchen

‘Exhausted and overwhelmed,’ women business owners seek balance amid pandemic

Like many entrepreneurs, Nikki Guerrero is juggling work, child care and the pressures of COVID-19, and she has turned to Portland nonprofit XXcelerate for support
By
Hanna Merzbach
October 28, 2020

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