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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 group of people lies face down on the sidewalk outside the Oregon Convention Center.

Union rally confronts inequities past and present of the Oregon Convention Center

Public-sector Metro workers call out systemic racism and demand employees of color be treated fairly
By
Jessica Pollard
June 28, 2020
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Exterior of a church

Opinion | An American story of working undocumented

FINDING FRINGE | One person’s refugee status is another’s loyalty to employers, state and country
By
Paul K. Haeder
June 27, 2020
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Oregon State Capitol

Bills Street Roots is tracking during the emergency session of Oregon Legislature

Check back for updates on the status of these important pieces of legislation
By
Tom Henderson
June 26, 2020
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Exterior of the Oregon State Capitol building

Oregon legislators grapple with housing insecurity, policing and each other

Vulnerable Oregonians take center stage during Legislature's emergency session, likely to extend into next week
By
Tom Henderson
June 26, 2020
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A CenturyLink sign on an office building

New CenturyLink contract adds communication barriers for Oregon prisoners

Already deprived of in-person visits during the pandemic, prisoners and the people they talk to on the outside now face new fees and are subject to data collection
By
Chris May
June 25, 2020
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James Cox

Far from over: Long-term HIV, AIDS survivors navigate another pandemic

Some commit to staying inside until there’s a coronavirus vaccine, and some look to help
By
Jessica Pollard
June 24, 2020
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Child using preschool learning toys

We want publicly funded preschool for every child in Multnomah County

COMMENTARY | You can help get the UP NOW campaign on the November ballot
By
Suzanne Cohen Angie Garcia Mary King
June 23, 2020
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Oregon State Capitol

Housing-related measures on the table when legislators return for special session

Oregon lawmakers will head back to Salem this week to address police accountability and pandemic mitigation, including legislation on evictions and homelessness
By
Tom Henderson
June 23, 2020
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Capt. Robert Gray statue

Call to remove statue of explorer who brutalized Native Americans ignites firestorm in Tillamook County

COMMENTARY | The monument to Capt. Robert Gray has been seen by countless Oregon Coast tourists and locals for the past two decades
By
Helen Hill
June 21, 2020
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Liz Theoharis at a Poor People's Campaign March

Poor and low-income Americans to gather online for a march on Washington

The Rev. Liz Theoharis, co-chair of the renewed Poor People’s Campaign, speaks with Street Roots before Saturday’s historic demonstration, which will include appearances by celebrities and political leaders
By
Hanna Merzbach
June 20, 2020
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Podcast logo with portraits of Cameron Whitten and DeVon Pouncey

Street Roots Podcast | Talking with Cameron Whitten, founder of the Black Resilience Fund

Episode 7: The community activist speaks about supporting Black Portlanders and the importance of Juneteenth
By
DeVon Pouncey
June 19, 2020
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Kris Beck in Old Town, Portland

Portland Street Response is funded, and its success is up to all of us

DIRECTOR’S DESK | The people with the most at stake must continue to guide the process for this program that Street Roots championed
By
Kaia Sand
June 18, 2020
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Person wearing a protective face mask

Non-English-speaking patients in Oregon often denied adequate translation services

Long-standing problems with the interpreter industry put vulnerable populations at risk in medical settings
By
Chris May
June 18, 2020
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Avocado toast in a GO Box container

Portland restaurants aim to cut waste, but recyclable and compostable take-out containers go to landfills

While some businesses stick with reusables during the pandemic, state guidelines and reliance on to-go food means many depend on disposable products
By
Hanna Merzbach
June 17, 2020
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Spike Lee on his new movie and the Black experience in America

In the newly released Netflix film, 'Da 5 Bloods,' Lee explores elements of US history through the eyes of four Black Vietnam veterans
By
Steven MacKenzie
June 16, 2020
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Sign outside the Doug Fir

As pandemic ravages Portland music industry, what will happen to independent venues?

Some fear that if they don’t get financial support, national corporations will swoop in to take their place
By
Anthony King
June 15, 2020
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Eric and Nikki Walter embrace at the beach

In a time of isolation, mourners are navigating death at a distance

The coronavirus pandemic is changing the landscape of grief and end-of-life planning
By
Jessica Pollard
June 14, 2020
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Veterans Memorial Coliseum stage

For gig workers in the Portland music scene, jobless benefits are elusive

Changes at the Oregon Employment Department might finally provide an avenue for relief during the pandemic
By
Anthony King
June 12, 2020
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Felicity Ratway stands in front of a booth in the park

Interpreters struggle to make ends meet, stay safe during pandemic

Those working in health care settings in Oregon have limited legal protections and unreliable access to PPE
By
Chris May
June 11, 2020
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Koala recovery on a badly burned Australian island

Kangaroo Island was home to 50,000 koalas before the bushfire crisis, and workers at its wildlife park have focused on nursing injured animals back to life
By
Anastasia Safioleas
June 11, 2020

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