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Author Raj Patel on the oligarchy of food
Summer is here, replete with sunny days, sandy beaches, cool water and, of course, food – lots of glorious food for celebrating with friends and family, and anchoring a deep conversation on the complex political and economic implications of eating a meal. Well, maybe that last part only comes up if you’ve invited Raj Patel…
Tillamook Creamery partners with locals to tackle area housing shortage
Lilliana Ortega, 22, turned down several opportunities close to her home in College Station, Texas, in order to accept a paid internship at the Tillamook Creamery in Tillamook County. Back in March 2017, the Texas A&M University junior had three months to set up a place to stay in the coastal dairy farming region. She…
Poll: Most Oregonians want environmental preservation
Results of a cross-sectional survey conducted across Oregon in early May reveal the majority of both Republicans and Democrats within the state agree on several pertinent environmental policy issues affecting regional habitats. Protections for wolves and wildlife refuges, along with sustainable forestry, garnered overall, wide-margined support in the public opinion poll conducted by Florida-based Mason-Dixon…
SR Editorial: Keep the fight moving forward on immigration
It has been an emotional, gut-wrenching few weeks. The images and sounds of young children screaming and crying for their mothers and fathers has pushed many of us to the limit. We are demanding an end to the cruelty and heartless treatment of human beings, orchestrated by powerful men in order to secure even more…
Opinion
A crooked path forward: I carry you all with me
This series is a first-hand account of the struggles and successes of overcoming trauma, mental illness, addiction, homelessness and more. I carry with me my mom. She passed on her passion, her love of reading and gave me the gift of my little sister. I see Mom in my sister’s eyes. Mom also passed on…
Sheeptoast editorial cartoon: June 22, 2018
Portland native Elizabeth Considine is the creator of Street Roots' editorial cartoon, Sheeptoast. Want to see more Sheeptoast cartoons? VIEW OUR GALLERY Street Roots is an award-winning, nonprofit, weekly newspaper focusing on economic, environmental and social justice issues. Our newspaper is sold in Portland, Oregon, by people experiencing homelessness and/or extreme poverty as means of earning…
SR Editorial: Keep the fight moving forward on immigration
It has been an emotional, gut-wrenching few weeks. The images and sounds of young children screaming and crying for their mothers and fathers has pushed many of us to the limit. We are demanding an end to the cruelty and heartless treatment of human beings, orchestrated by powerful men in order to secure even more…
Housing
Tillamook Creamery partners with locals to tackle area housing shortage
Lilliana Ortega, 22, turned down several opportunities close to her home in College Station, Texas, in order to accept a paid internship at the Tillamook Creamery in Tillamook County. Back in March 2017, the Texas A&M University junior had three months to set up a place to stay in the coastal dairy farming region. She…
Vendor Profiles
Street Roots vendor profile: Teaching kids to have a good life
This past Memorial weekend, Rahsaan and his two kids went camping at their secret spot near Mount Hood. “It’s really hard to find, it’s really cool and it’s really sacred,” Rahsaan said. “That’s why we call it ‘The Sanctuary.’” “My daughter’s 9, my son’s 11. They can build a fire in the middle of the…
Environment
Poll: Most Oregonians want environmental preservation
Results of a cross-sectional survey conducted across Oregon in early May reveal the majority of both Republicans and Democrats within the state agree on several pertinent environmental policy issues affecting regional habitats. Protections for wolves and wildlife refuges, along with sustainable forestry, garnered overall, wide-margined support in the public opinion poll conducted by Florida-based Mason-Dixon…
