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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wall of Mom protesters line up, wearing protective masks and yellow shirts, some of which say: Summoned Mama. One protester holds a sign that says: Go Home U Are Fucking Grounded!

Opinion | Portland has the Wall of Moms. Argentina has Las Madres de la Plaza de Mayo.

The U.S. government’s use of force against protesters — and the mothers who are fighting it — bears unmistakable resemblance to Argentina’s Dirty War
By
Anna Pedersen
July 29, 2020
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A protester holds a sign: I stand with our Black relatives #BLM

Opinion | What #NotYourMascot owes #BLM

Native American activism laid the groundwork for the Washington Football Team’s name change, but it wouldn’t have happened without Black Lives Matter
By
Jacqueline Keeler
July 28, 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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Household belongings are packed up inside an apartment

FAQ | What you need to know if you cannot pay your rent or mortgage

The Oregon Legislature extended a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the pandemic, but tenants and homeowners are required to take certain steps to protect themselves
By
Chris May
July 27, 2020
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A band performing on stage is seen in the screen of a video camera

In an era of social distancing, Portland musicians find alternatives to performing live

Musicians, promoters and venues are getting mixed results with attempts at reaching audiences online
By
Anthony King
July 26, 2020
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Two boys play basketball while the rest of the family watches

Many Oregon families shift from public school to homeschool during pandemic

Parents concerned about safety and academic uncertainty are exploring a range of options for the fall
By
Hanna Merzbach
July 26, 2020
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Rico leans against a wall in Portland, holding a cellphone

Pain, arrests and trauma: 4 injured protesters share their stories

These Portland activists have been harmed by police, but that isn’t stopping them from fighting for racial equality
By
Celeste Noche
July 25, 2020
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Houseless to face imminent heat wave with fewer resources

Blanchet House in Old Town needs donations of water bottles to distribute to people experiencing homelessness as temperatures near 100 degrees over the next two days
By
Jessica Pollard
July 25, 2020
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Street Roots Podcast logo with portraits of DeVon Pouncey and Sharon Meieran

Street Roots Podcast | Sharon Meieran on the Black Lives Matter protests

Episode 9: The Multnomah County commissioner and ER doctor talks about bearing witness and the health hazards of police tactics
By
DeVon Pouncey
July 24, 2020
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Daniel Cox

Kaia Sand | The flywheel has flown off the handle

OPINION | Reflecting on the poetry of Daniel Cox and its reverberations through these difficult times
By
Kaia Sand
July 24, 2020
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A message is projected onto a window, reading "Fed Goons Out of PDX"

Portland protesters say their city is calm — until the feds sow chaos

A small patch of Portland looks like a war zone, but it’s the federal agents who are aggressive, an activist says
By
Tom Henderson
July 24, 2020
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Houseless plaintiffs win in lawsuit against Grants Pass

In a town where no year-round emergency shelter is provided, people forced to sleep outside will have relief from punitive measures
By
Emily Green
July 23, 2020
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Street Roots vendor Brian

Street Roots vendor profile | You need positivity to see the light

Brian, who sees street paper vendors as ambassadors for the houseless community, has had many experiences with generous people
By
Robin Havenick
July 23, 2020
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Lulani Arquette

With the transfer of Yale Union building to Native ownership, a hub for Indigenous artists is born

​A darling of Portland’s contemporary art scene, Yale Union is fighting gentrification by dissolving and giving its $5 million building to a foundation that has big plans for the space
By
Brian Oaster
July 22, 2020
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A proposed development in Northwest Portland would displace low-income residents

A developer plans to demolish the Flanders House and replace it with market rate apartments
By
Jessica Pollard
July 21, 2020
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Photos | The concerning progression of police response to Portland protests

For more than 50 nights, protesters have taken to the streets to decry police brutality following the police killing of George Floyd. Photographer John Rudoff has captured the escalation of police violence used against them.
By
John Rudoff
July 19, 2020
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Employers are requiring COVID-19 testing that workers cannot get

Many employers in Oregon are sending healthy workers in for COVID-19 testing when a coworker gets sick. Public health officials wish they’d stop.
By
Christen McCurdy
July 18, 2020

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