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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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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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Prescribed fires

Native land management could save us from wildfires, experts say

Taking lessons from the original stewards of the Pacific Northwest landscape could help Oregon avoid disastrous wildfire seasons
By
Brian Oaster
October 21, 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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Watercolor illustration of light shining onto a lonely person from a window

Isolation during the pandemic exacts a complex toll on senior citizens

Seniors have a diverse set of needs — and solutions — in the battle against loneliness
By
Jessica Pollard
October 7, 2020
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An envelope for a mail-in ballot

Multnomah County Elections Office confirms late delivery of ballots

But, according to the office’s director, the county — not USPS — is to blame
By
Christen McCurdy
August 14, 2020
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Prison bars

Kate Brown wanted to close 2 prisons. Legislature said no.

Top Oregon Democrats refused to send the recommendation to the floor for a vote. The governor may still have executive authority to move forward with closures.
By
Tom Henderson
August 14, 2020
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Street Roots vendors wait socially distanced in line to pick up our special publication — the first in five months — on Wednesday, Aug. 12.

Kaia Sand | Back to print, back to our roots

OPINION | While some Street Roots vendors return to selling the paper, others need to shelter in place. There are ways to support them, too.
By
Kaia Sand
August 14, 2020
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Two people hold signs in support of the Postal Service and against mail delays.

Portland postal workers fight top-down changes at USPS

A spate of new initiatives undermines public confidence in the Postal Service, they say, as shipping delays plague businesses and some Portland ballots may have arrived late
By
Christen McCurdy
August 13, 2020
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A student is surrounded by other students in a classroom, facing the instructor in the front of the class

Community colleges, students grapple with housing insecurity during the pandemic

In the Portland area, a growing number of students are experiencing some form of homelessness, and COVID-19 has made it harder to balance schoolwork with basic needs
By
Christen McCurdy
August 11, 2020
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Kachka, a Soviet inspired restaurant in Southeast Portland, was one of more than 70 businesses that service industry workers are accusing of fostering abusive workplaces.

An Instagram account posts anonymous claims of Portland restaurant workers

The reckoning of Portland’s service industry continues with @86dlistpdx, where more than 70 businesses have been accused of fostering hostile workplaces
By
Sarah Hansell
August 11, 2020
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A group of people hold signs supporting reproductive rights

Opinion | With Trump appointing anti-abortion judges, the fight for reproductive freedom is critical

Planned Parenthood PAC of Oregon’s director urges Oregonians to remain united against the White House’s harmful policies
By
Emily McLain
August 10, 2020
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People of color stand and hold signs during a protest

Psychological impacts of this moment are overwhelming, Black mental health care providers say

Portland therapists serving the Black community say they’re at capacity as protesters and others fill their appointment slots
By
Jessica Pollard
August 9, 2020
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A child sits on a bench

More homelessness expected among K-12 students in Portland

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, unhoused students struggled to stay connected, and district officials don’t know how many have fallen through the cracks
By
Christen McCurdy
August 8, 2020
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Street Roots Podcast logo with portraits of DeVon Pouncey and Sen. Jeff Merkley

Street Roots Podcast | Talking with Sen. Jeff Merkley

Episode 10: Oregon’s U.S. senator discusses his efforts to keep federal forces out of protests, COVID-19 assistance, the detention of children at the border, and more
By
DeVon Pouncey
August 7, 2020
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Artwork of Quanice Hayes leans against the rail by the river.

Kaia Sand | Carry forward nightly demands in the daylight of work and policy

OPINION | Reimagine Oregon offers a roadmap to justice we can all follow
By
Kaia Sand
August 7, 2020
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Federal law enforcement create a barrier with Portland Police Bureau on July 21 in downtown Portland amid protests over police brutality.

Opinion | We must challenge militarism in efforts to defund police

U.S. defense spending and the resulting militarization of our nation’s police forces dwarf investments in actual needs, such as housing and social services
By
Martin Hart-Landsberg
August 6, 2020
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Illustration of an apartment complex

Native artists will soon have a new home in the Cully neighborhood

NAYA is developing its second Portland apartment complex, Mamook Tokatee, with a gallery next door
By
Brian Oaster
August 5, 2020
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Portland hip hop artist Bocha performs on June 7 at Irving Park in Northeast Portland after a march led by Rose City Justice.

The soundtrack to a revolution: Hip-hop plays an important role in Portland protests

Local artists and music curators discuss the beats Portland’s Black Lives Matter movement is marching to
By
Donovan M. Smith
August 4, 2020
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Street Roots vendor Schon Tell

Street Roots vendor profile | Helping people on the street

Schon Tell is working toward creating a nonprofit that would get people into housing
By
Pat Zimmer
August 3, 2020
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Scott

Photos | Generosity, humility and vulnerability inside the camps of Portland

With sweeps paused during the pandemic, many houseless communities have grown as campers have settled in. Photographer Benjamin Brink captured this unique moment in the city’s history.
By
Benjamin Brink
August 2, 2020
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Portland police clash with protesters. One officer clubs a protester with a baton.

Portland police are no better than the feds, activists say

Some observers are concerned that the national conversation about federal overreach in Portland has overshadowed the Portland Police Bureau’s brutality against protesters
By
Henry Brannan
August 1, 2020
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Kaia Sand | Roll the presses! Street Roots is returning, and you can pay with Venmo

Starting Aug. 12, readers will have a cashless option for purchasing the newspaper from vendors, who will all be trained in new health and safety protocols
By
Kaia Sand
July 31, 2020
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Vietnamese men in uniform

Collection of short fiction relives memories of Vietnam and its American war

Author Paul K. Haeder discusses his new book, ‘Wide Open Eyes,’ which launches Friday night
By
Emily Green
July 31, 2020
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Whole Foods Market exterior

Whole Foods employee says he was told not to come back to work after refusing to remove anti-racist button

The support supervisor at Portland’s Laurelhurst store said he was sent home for violating the company’s dress code
By
Jessica Pollard
July 30, 2020

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