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Photo of a cutout of Oregon filled with rows of masks and in the background glass vials labeled "COVID-19 Vaccination"

Long-term effects of Oregon’s early COVID-19 response

Community leaders and health officials point to distrust, an incompetent early pandemic response and the predictable results of longstanding systemic inequities
By
Henry Brannan
January 26, 2022
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A row of houses painted vibrants colors.

Kaia Sand | Imagining a right to housing for all

OPINION | Public education is a right in this country. Why not housing?
By
Kaia Sand
January 26, 2022
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Photo of vendor Eileen Vizenor smiling and holding a newspaper, next to a quote that reads, "I love Street Roots and I am so happy to have them in my life."

Street Roots vendor profile | The comfort of home

Street Roots vendor Eileen is comforted by the safety of stable housing
By
Jessica Hamilton
January 19, 2022
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A two panel black and white comic shows a flood neighborhood and people sitting in a canoe, rowing.

Embracing collectiveness in the face of homelessness

Quinn Amacher illustrates Lee's story in the comic "Street Lights"
By
Sarah Hansell
January 19, 2022
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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 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
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Photo of Street Roots vendor Dorothy with a scarf on and a quote that reads, "Thank you Street Roots, for starting this new chapter in my life."

Street Roots vendor profile | Accomplishing goals and looking ahead

Recently housed and attending college classes, Dorothy is embracing a new chapter in her life
By
Kat Wasula
November 24, 2021
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Housing for the People | Stories from the frontlines

Mandee and Mindy write about their firsthand experiences with homelessness and the urgent need for affordable housing
By
Mindy Woods Mandee Seeley
November 24, 2021
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Music makes Wynne feel powerful, she wants you to feel it too

Local rapper Wynne on walking through her own fires and her new EP ‘DO MY OWN STUNTS’
By
Kanani Cortez
November 24, 2021
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A photo of a cement walkway to Do Good Multnomah’s Wy’East shelter.

Congregate shelter benefits debatable

Recent investments in congregate shelters raise questions about priorities, efficacy
By
Taylor Griggs
November 24, 2021
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OPINION | Street Roots vendors coached by Nettie Johnson

Kaia Sand | In Nettie's new role she provides sales tips and support to other vendors
By
Kaia Sand
November 24, 2021
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People outside street roots office with snow on the ground and space heaters. They are standing near the heaters and under the tents to keep warm during the snow storm.

Editorial | Inaction on climate change impacts the most vulnerable

Like many others, Oregonians felt the impacts of extreme weather events caused by climate change
By
SR editorial board
November 17, 2021
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Photo of Street Roots vendor Gary Serventi with a quote next to him that says, "But I can’t stay closed in. Street Roots gives me the opportunity to get out and meet people and be productive.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Engaging with empathy

As a vendor and ambassador Gary found his sense of purpose
By
Jessica Hamilton
November 17, 2021
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A photo of the back side of a police car with the siren lights on in the dark of the evening.

OPINION | Narrative of reduced police funds causing gun violence is misleading

TRANSFORMING JUSTICE | Reasons for increased crime vary, so solutions should too
By
Shannon Wight
November 17, 2021
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Photo of Street Roots new editor in chief, K. Rambo in front of the Street Roots office.

Letter from the editor | An introduction from Street Roots' new editor in chief

Rambo aims to continue the paper’s affinity for ‘honest, confrontational journalism’
By
K. Rambo
November 17, 2021
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Photo of street roots vendor Kerry Anderson next to a quote that reads, "It's a source of income, sure. But more importantly it's a meeting place. I have a lot of good friends here."

Street Roots vendor profile | Drawn to Street Roots through poetry

Back from Central Oregon, Kerry is writing poetry and selling papers
By
Robin Havenick
November 10, 2021
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A photo of an empty lot at 3000 SE Powell Blvd. There is a fence, wet pavement and some puddles of water.

Safe Rest Villages and then what?

Advocates and officials agree: investment required beyond temporary shelter
By
Taylor Griggs
November 10, 2021
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Photo of a two tiered sign that reads "AYCO. African Youth & Community Organization. Roots to inspire."

AYCO faces displacement, worries about community impact

The African Youth & Community Organization's bid to permanently reside at the former Trinity Broadcasting site rejected by the Portland Housing Bureau
By
Aurora Biggers
November 10, 2021
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Graphic with an outline of Illinois that is a greenish and yellow tint over a pattern of corn and text on top that reads, "foster care shuffle. Part 5: Treatment foster care"

Treatment foster care model shows promising results

An Oregon-developed model of foster care aims for reunification
By
Libby Dowsett
November 10, 2021
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OPINION | Solutions journalism digs deeper

Kaia Sand | Foster care shuffle series investigates issues, looks to solutions
By
Kaia Sand
November 10, 2021
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Photo of vendor Jennifer Bradford on a black background with a quote from her that reads, "The most important part was being with others, talking with people. Street Roots gave me a social life.”

Street Roots vendor profile | ‘There’s hope for everybody’

Street Roots vendor Jennifer says Street Roots has given her back something she had lost
By
Robin Havenick
November 3, 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
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A photo of many keys on on top of each other.

OPINION | City, county should use surplus revenue to purchase motels, other housing

Kaia Sand | ‘The stability and security of housing can do wonders for people’s well-being’
By
Kaia Sand
November 3, 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 of a row of tents underneath trees with leaves that are yellow, orange and red.

City can’t say when they will plan, build Safe Rest Villages

The city has only identified two of six sites, hasn’t broken ground on a single camp or released information on contracted service providers
By
Taylor Griggs
October 27, 2021
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OPINION | ‘Build Back Better’ is a big deal for housing

Kaia Sand | A key piece of legislation could create inroads to addressing the housing crisis with a massive infusion of funding — if it’s passed
By
Kaia Sand
October 27, 2021

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