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Portland City Hall

Kaia Sand | Demand that City Hall keeps its eye on justice

OPINION | Commissioners Hardesty and Eudaly need one more vote for police budget cuts
By
Kaia Sand
October 26, 2020
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Southern Oregon wildfire damage

Kate Brown struck secret deal with Oregon homebuilders over wildfire codes, lobbyists say on tape

In recordings obtained by Street Roots, industry leaders say the governor agreed to keep mandated wildfire safety codes for new homes out of legislation
By
Chris May
October 21, 2020
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The People’s Store van

Photos | At the People’s Store, mutual aid for houseless Portlanders

The resource on wheels offers food, clothing and other items for free
By
B Okabe
October 21, 2020
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An American flag is displayed on a tent

Losing ground: How the Trump administration has reversed U.S. housing policy

The White House’s attitudes toward homelessness could grow the population it wishes to sweep away
By
Joanne Zuhl
October 21, 2020
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Diane Yentel

Housing in America: What’s at stake in the 2020 presidential election

National housing advocate Diane Yentel talks to street papers about today’s eviction and housing crisis
October 26, 2020
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Icons of a wildfire, hand washing, and a fist indicating resistance

Coping with the moment: Insights into resilience on the frontlines of 2020

A therapist, medical doctors, journalists and a firefighter are in the thick of today's crises
By
Jessica Pollard
October 7, 2020
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Aerial view of Superkilen Park

Opinion | Reimagine what our parks could be

MOVING FORWARD | Voting yes on Portland's parks levy is a first step, but what if we borrowed ideas from around the world and built playgrounds for everyone?
By
Henry Latourette Miller
October 21, 2020
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A house nearly topples off a cliff

The evictions are coming — and Wall Street is ready

Thousands of Portlanders are barely hanging on to housing, and their losses could be another opportunity for investors to gobble up properties
By
Chris May
September 2, 2020
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Street Roots vendor Daniel

Street Roots vendor profile | I’m an explorer

Daniel has enjoyed his adventures in Portland since he moved here four years ago
By
Jessica Hamilton
September 2, 2020
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Kids march with adults, carrying a banner that says "Kids March For Black Lives"

Opinion | I am a mother and a teacher. Tear gas and bulletproof vests are not my normal.

I’ve been to scores of protests. I've experienced violence by police. And I’m terrified. The mayor and police chief aren’t hearing Portland's BIPOC voices.
By
Marcelle Donehower
September 2, 2020
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Xander Almeida with an American flag

Right-wing extremists have adopted the American flag. These BLM protesters want it back.

To some of the people marching in support of Black lives, the same flag represents very different values
By
Ellena Rosenthal
September 2, 2020
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Ted Wheeler sits at a table

Editorial | Portland needs clear leadership on police reform

The mayor's response to the protests is underwhelming. It's time for city leaders to unite for meaningful change.
By
SR editorial board
September 2, 2020
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Portraits of Juan Chavez, Viktoria Safarian, Michael Fuller and Athul Acharya

Agents of change: Four Portland attorneys driving reform

Beneath the waves of protests, these lawyers are challenging police and policy
By
Jessica Pollard
August 26, 2020
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A a person fans a lot of $100 bills

Opinion | Bloomberg makes $7,000 a minute. How about you?

When we examine our income in terms of a Bloomberg-minute, much is revealed about what it means to earn
By
Brian Greer
August 26, 2020
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A collage of childhood photos of Jordan Merrell

Opinion | A letter a day for 15 years and 9 months

FINDING FRINGE | A mother’s love reaches into the bowels of the Oregon penal system to keep her son afloat
By
Paul K. Haeder
August 26, 2020
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A mural is seen on the Nesika Illahee building

Once-houseless Native families now have a home in a gentrifying neighborhood

NAYA was successful in renting 51 of 59 new units in Portland to Native households, and a clever financing model made that possible
By
Brian Oaster
August 26, 2020
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A U.S. Postal Service van is parked beside a tent erected on the sidewalk

Kaia Sand | We must save USPS, a lifeline for the poor

OPINION | The Trump administration's push to privatize the Postal Service is reckless, scary and unnecessary
By
Kaia Sand
August 26, 2020
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Genny Nelson

Remembering Genny Nelson: Her spirit, compassion and integrity

The co-founder of Sisters of the Road, who died Aug. 19, touched many people. Here's what some of them have to say.
August 26, 2020
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History has been about survival of the friendliest, explains Dutch author Rutger Bregman

Bregman is certain humans are not as bad as we fear we are — and he’s written a book, ‘Humankind: A Hopeful History,’ to prove it
By
Thuy On
August 24, 2020
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Two people walk among the roses

Portland parks officials, advocates aim to make the outdoors more accessible to BIPOC

Transportation, economic and cultural barriers have put some recreational spaces out of reach to marginalized communities
By
Henry Latourette Miller
August 23, 2020
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Gina DuQuenne

Candidates of color are shaking up small-town politics across Oregon

Several communities will have a chance in November to diversify their city councils for the first time
By
Hanna Merzbach
August 21, 2020
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New Seasons Market workers want their hazard pay reinstated

They join a citywide effort among grocery store employees demanding increased pay and better safety precautions during the pandemic
By
Jessica Pollard
August 21, 2020
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Street Roots Podcast | Talking with Sen. Ron Wyden

Episode 11: Oregon’s senior U.S. senator discusses Trump’s attempt to undermine the Postal Service, issues around digital voting and the Census — and, of course, the Portland Trail Blazers
By
DeVon Pouncey
August 20, 2020
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Adam Allen lies on the ground in front of police

Passerby attacked by police during protest is suing Portland

Adam Allen was walking home from a bar when police knocked him down in North Portland, says tort claim
By
Christen McCurdy
August 19, 2020
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Kermit and RuPaul sit across from each other at a table.

From a stream to streaming, Kermit tells us about his great leap forward

The famous frog, now 65, stars in a new Disney+ show. He credits his friends the Muppets for his enduring success and popularity.
By
Aimee Knight
August 18, 2020
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Overhead shot of Las Vegas suburbs

Trump rescinded a fair-housing rule: What that means for Oregon

Fair Housing Council of Oregon director Allan Lazo breaks down the AFFH and the dangers associated with removing requirements that promoted racial and economic integration
By
Ann-Derrick Gaillot
August 17, 2020
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Charles Lovell portrait

Two months in, Chief Lovell stresses community policing as he grapples with protests, police accountability

Street Roots asked the new head of Portland Police Bureau about police oversight, protest response, gun violence and more
By
Street Roots Staff
August 15, 2020

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