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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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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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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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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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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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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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Feds sprayed chemicals into the eyes of a retired ER nurse and veteran

An interview with Mike Hastie, a member of Veterans for Peace who federal officers assaulted with pepper spray at close range Saturday night, unprovoked
By
Paul K. Haeder
July 27, 2020
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Illustration of an American flag with cracks in it. Text reads: America, your cracks are showing.

How America values its most important workers is painfully clear, expert says

Dennis Parker at National Center for Law and Economic Justice tells Street Roots how the pandemic is highlighting existing inequities — and what can be done about it
By
Joanne Zuhl
May 14, 2020
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Sewing masks

In Woodburn, Russian and Latinx communities flex their political muscles

​Once politically marginalized despite their large numbers, both have a candidate in the race for Oregon House District 22, touting differing ideologies
By
Tom Henderson
May 13, 2020
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Street Roots Podcast logo with portraits of DeVon Pouncey and Nettie Johnson

Street Roots Podcast | Vendor Nettie Johnson

Episode 5: The Street Roots vendor discusses some of her many endeavors, including earning her degree in addiction counseling
By
DeVon Pouncey
May 12, 2020
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50 years ago, a wild riot took place in downtown Portland

The South Park Blocks erupted in violence, and 21 protesters were hospitalized due to injuries from police beatings
By
Doug Kenck-Crispin
May 11, 2020
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Street Roots vendor Raven

Street Roots vendor profile: Uniquely qualified to help today

Raven has used her skills as a medic in the Navy to build a medical program for Portland's unhoused community, and she coordinates three new camps
By
Jessica Hamilton
May 10, 2020
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Two people loading a vehicle with boxes

Communities respond to needs of 500 Oregon foster families, but more help is needed

My NeighbOR connects foster families with goods and services donated by their neighbors
By
Libby Dowsett
May 9, 2020
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Exterior entrance to the DHS building

During pandemic, more Oregonians interested in foster parenting, adoption

The governor's stay-home order has resulted in more connections with prospective foster families, says the director of Every Child
By
Libby Dowsett
May 9, 2020
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Marty Sledge

Hasty reopenings could put unhoused neighbors at risk

DIRECTOR’S DESK | There are some things we all can do to stay focused on everybody’s public health
By
Kaia Sand
May 8, 2020
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Eviction notice

Matthew Desmond: Pandemic brings new mission to ensure housing for everyone

It’s time to rethink eviction policies in America, the “Evicted” author tells Street Roots
By
Anna Pedersen
May 8, 2020
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Interactive discussion: Our Collective Mental Health and COVID-19

COMMENTARY | Rethinking Psychiatry to host Dr. Karen Hixson Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. for an event accessible virtually or by phone
By
Rachel Levy
May 6, 2020
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An elderly man sees himself in the mirror as a young person

Learning from past economic crises, we must protect young people from homelessness

COMMENTARY | If we don’t do enough now, today’s youth will struggle with housing insecurity in older age
By
Marisa Espinoza
May 6, 2020
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Illustration of a diverse group of people wearing face masks

Medicare for All activists hope to seize this opportunity

The government's response to COVID-19 could give Americans a taste of ‘socialized medicine' and lift critics' fears, says Stephanie Nakajima of Healthcare-NOW
By
Tom Henderson
May 5, 2020
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Street Roots is hiring a reporter

This is a contract position for 30 hours per week for 4 months, beginning in late May
May 4, 2020
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Portland Whole Foods employee speaks out for those too fearful to come forward

Essential workers staged a nationwide strike on May Day, citing coronavirus exposure concerns and substandard benefits at some of the nation's largest retailers
By
Emily Green
May 2, 2020
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Ethan Knight and Mike Schmidt

Mutlnomah County DA race: interviews with Ethan Knight and Mike Schmidt

The candidates answer Street Roots' questions about how they'd approach the job as the county's top prosecutor
By
Joanne Zuhl Emily Green
May 2, 2020
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Ethan Knight in focus, next to a faded image of Mike Schmidt

Meet Multnomah County DA candidate Ethan Knight

Endorsed by the incumbent, Ethan Knight has put prosecuting right-wing extremists at the forefront of his campaign
By
Joanne Zuhl Emily Green
May 2, 2020
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Mike Schmidt in focus, next to a faded image of opponent Ethan Knight

Meet Multnomah County DA candidate Mike Schmidt

Mike Schmidt wants to progressively reform the District Attorney’s Office, using data and research as his guide
By
Joanne Zuhl Emily Green
May 2, 2020
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Ethan Knight and Mike Schmidt

Neighborhood prosecutors: Multnomah County DA candidates share their views

Street Roots asked Ethan Knight and Mike Schmidt whether they'd continue a program that often results in prosecutions for low-level misdemeanors
May 2, 2020
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Ethan Knight and Mike Schmidt

Prosecuting domestic violence: Multnomah County DA candidates share their views

Street Roots asked Ethan Knight and Mike Schmidt how they'd change the low prosecution rate for domestic violence cases
May 2, 2020
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Ethan Knight and Mike Schmidt

Community court: Multnomah County DA candidates share their views

Street Roots asked Ethan Knight and Mike Schmidt how they could improve the community court
May 2, 2020

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