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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 showing Street Roots vendor Joe V. kneeling next to his dog Gil. White text on black background says "I'd just like to thank my customers for their support."

Street Roots vendor profile | Grateful for his customers

Joe is grateful for his customers and his regulars
By
Dylan Jefferies
August 4, 2021
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Image of solitary confinement

Opinion | Solitary confinement chips away at the spirit

Enrique Bautista describes enduring the hole
August 4, 2021
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Mom's Demand Action volunteer Hilary Uhlig

Moms Demand Action volunteer Hilary Uhlig joins Street Roots to talk gun control, education

Background checks, more federal action needed
August 4, 2021
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A West End chalk drawing by Eva Takakanew honoring children who died at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School.

Opinion | How do you just forget?

Eva Takakanew, of Thunderchild First Nation near Turtleford, Saskatchewan, asks what Canada needs to work on with Indigenous communities in 2021
August 3, 2021
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Street Roots ambassadors Mike Dusek and Raven Drake dispatched to Forest Park last September to warn people of fire dangers. Ambassadors are preparing to resume this work in a larger coordinated effort with Portland Fire & Rescue.

Kaia Sand | Global warming poses challenges for the unhoused

Opinion | There’s no escape hatch from the storms and fires
By
Kaia Sand
August 3, 2021
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Photo showing cutout of Nathaniel Yanzick with white text on black background reading "I love to learn new things. I want to spend the rest of my life learning."

Street Roots vendor profile | A lifelong learner

Nathaniel relishes his memories of school, and now, he’s saving up for college
By
Kat Wasula
July 28, 2021
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Photo showing entrance to Oregon House of Representatives

Opinion | To change the criminal justice system, we need to change policymaking

House Bill 2002 was a thoroughly crafted and heavily negotiated bill. It should have passed, yet the BIPOC-community-led effort fell short by the smallest margin because of a Senate leadership failure to back it.
By
Talia Gad
July 28, 2021
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The exterior of OHSU

Survey to assess trans and gender-diverse health care in Oregon

The data will be used to advocate for accessible, inclusive services under the Oregon Health Plan
By
K. Rambo
July 28, 2021
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Portrait of Joanne Zuhl sitting at a table outdoors, surrounded by trees

Parting words from Street Roots’ executive editor

Joanne Zuhl is stepping down after 18 years: ‘I am thankful that I was part of this team’
By
Joanne Zuhl
July 28, 2021
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Photo showing gavel laid down in front of small model of house

Retaining an eviction attorney is nearly impossible for Multnomah County tenants

Despite the often life-altering consequences of eviction proceedings, tenants secured legal representation in just 3% of the nearly 6000 eviction cases filed in Multnomah County in 2019. Attorneys say the COVID-19 pandemic has only made the issue more severe
By
Chris May
July 28, 2021
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Illustration depicts a shadow of a person holding a gun

Opinion | Gun violence is a public health crisis

Rupal Ramesh Shah: This serious issue demands action, including tougher restrictions on firearms and better crisis management
By
Rupal Ramesh Shah
July 28, 2021
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Heather Duffield pictured with her quote: "I know I'm meant to do something in this world; I just don't know what yet."

Street Roots vendor profile | A community-oriented person

Heather volunteers on a regular basis and hopes to manage a food pantry once she finds a new home that suits her needs
By
Kat Wasula
July 21, 2021
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A person wearing a hoodie walks on the sidewalk, carrying three garbage bags full of cans and bottles

Photos | The canners of North Portland

Redeeming cans and bottles for income often means hours in line and miles on a bike
By
Spencer Eagleton
July 21, 2021
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The exterior of the Oregon State Hospital

Despite court orders, 16 held in jail rather than Oregon State Hospital

Advocates say jail is dangerous for people with mental illness, but the state psychiatric hospital cites red tape and a limited number of beds
By
Henry Brannan
July 21, 2021
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Illustrative photo shows a magnifying glass zooming in on paper houses

Report: Rent in Oregon continued to climb during pandemic

The disparity between wages and rent is growing, especially in Portland
By
K. Rambo
July 21, 2021
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Sign from of the Oregon Employment Department

Employment department settles lawsuit after ending PUA for thousands of people

The legal action resulted in a settlement reached with the Employment Department in June giving people more time and clarity on how they can keep their benefits
By
Jake Thomas
July 21, 2021
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Photo showing exterior wall of building with American flag painted on it and white door in middle

Opinion | Confronting inequity in the homeless system requires immediate action

And the government must help, writes the executive director of the National Coalition for the Homeless
By
Donald Whitehead
July 21, 2021
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Sen. Ron Wyden and someone wearing a Portland Street Response T-shirt

Editorial | Portland Street Response is waiting for the city to catch up

Portland’s bare-bones commitment to the non-police crisis response program doesn’t reflect the substantial public demand for it
By
SR editorial board
July 21, 2021
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Street Roots Logo with Photos of DeVon Pouncey and Senator Ron Wyden

Street Roots Podcast | Sen. Ron Wyden: ‘A historic day’ for reducing poverty in America

Episode 21: The senator celebrates the expansion of the Child Tax Credit and discusses wildfire mitigation, his CAHOOTS bill and more
By
DeVon Pouncey
July 16, 2021
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Street Roots vendor profile | Continuing their outreach work beyond Street Roots

Doug and River are moving on to Greater Good Northwest, where they will continue the work they’re passionate about
By
Dylan Jefferies
July 14, 2021

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