News
How an elite group conspired against the American dream
What’s your favorite token in Monopoly: the Scottie dog, the battleship, the top hat or the racecar? Often the humble iron stays in the box. Regardless of which token a player chooses, the strategy of Monopoly is simple: Seize all the property possible. With a few lucky rolls of the dice, monopolies are acquired and…
Grand Ronde Tribal member channels alter ego into a new play
July 21, 2020, update: The world premiere of “Looking for Tiger Lily" has been postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A new date is yet to be determined. Confronting complacency and the confusion of mixed identities is a difficult undertaking, but Grand Ronde Tribal member Anthony Hudson has turned a personal struggle of living in between the…
William J. Barber II calls for a moral America
The Rev. William J. Barber II is calling for a moral revival and a new reconstruction. The North Carolina pastor and activist burst onto the national scene in 2013 when a coalition of faith groups’ weekly protests against voter suppression efforts and other regressive legislation by the state’s legislature got national media attention. Then the…
Culture
Grand Ronde Tribal member channels alter ego into a new play
July 21, 2020, update: The world premiere of “Looking for Tiger Lily" has been postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A new date is yet to be determined. Confronting complacency and the confusion of mixed identities is a difficult undertaking, but Grand Ronde Tribal member Anthony Hudson has turned a personal struggle of living in between the…
Vendor Profiles
Street Roots vendor profile: A storyteller and a people person
Gary Serventi is a storyteller with an extraordinary memory of his adventurous life’s details. “You’re gonna love this” is a steady refrain. His stories are rich and varied, sometimes humorous, sometimes scary, always engaging. Gary’s memories of his childhood are driven by a spirit of adventure: a big green station wagon and a mom and…
Opinion
SR editorial: Time to explore fare-free public transit in Portland
Mobility is everything. The ability to get from point A to B means getting to a job, securing food, and accessing education, health care or assistance in any form. In a larger sense, it means the vibrancy of a community and the fulfillment of commerce. It is a fundamental element of a successful region like…
