News
On the job in Washington D.C.
By Israel Bayer, Staff Writer U.S. Representative for Oregon’s 1st Congressional District, Suzanne Bonamici, is a leader who is on the go. She spends her time traveling back and forth from her district and Washington D.C., where she represents the people of Oregon. From rubbing elbows with some of the most powerful people in the…
Evolution of an economist out to defend the masses
By Alex BeckerContributing Writer John Perkins used to be an insider, so he’s seen it all before. In the 1970s he worked as a chief economist at a major international consulting firm. He was covertly tasked with persuading leaders of developing nations to accept predatory loans for infrastructure development as a means of securing lucrative…
Working artist, craftsman plays his heart out
by Sue Zalokar, staff writer Hailing from the Bay area in California and making Seattle his home for the last four decades, Jim Page is an iconic storyteller with a heart that beats in time with a lyricism that is at once overtly political and in step with The People. Phillip Elwood of the San…
Tackling Section 8 in Salem
By Jake Thomas, Staff Writer “No Section 8.” It’s just one line at the end of a Craigslist or newspaper ad, but these three words can prevent some of Oregon’s poorest and most vulnerable people from obtaining much-needed housing. Now a politician who has long had this issue in her sights occupies one of the…
Opinion
We have to all stick together during difficult times
Street Roots editorial The City has signaled that many community organizations and others serving Portland citizens are in for some hard times. From neighborhood groups to cycling and walking advocates, to homeless and housing services and after-school programs — there’s an anxiety spreading through the cities ranks knowing that there’s a $25 million dollar budget…
Director’s Desk: Hygiene items are greatly needed
by Israel Bayer, staff writer What we call the February fake-out at Street Roots will no doubt happen again this year. That time of year when the sun pokes through clouds and you realize that there is actually a blue sky. For a moment, we collectively think that the rainy season is almost over and…
Dear City Council: A prescription for healthy streets
By Rob Sadowsky, Contributing Columnist The following is the second in a two-part article. This first part outlined a set of guiding principles for Healthy Streets and was published here. This piece offers specific implementation solutions. Now that the swearing in ceremonies are over and budgets are being written, I offer specific implementation solutions to…
Vendor Profiles
Vendor Profile: Spreading the word in Southeast
By Ann-Derrick Gaillot Contributing Writer Watching him sell Street Roots outside of the Hawthorne New Seasons, one can easily understand how Abraham V. became the top Street Roots vendor of December 2012. With a jacket and hat as his only guard against the winter chill, he generates a positive energy and maintains body heat by…
Poetry & Art
Soup Can Sam: Feb 1-14, 2013
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You can have your cake and eat it, too. In fact, you can have some for leftovers. Try the batter while you are at it. And hop to! Ursa Major is about to leave hibernation, so there isn’t a minute to lose. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Optimism is your friend and…
