Opinion
Editorial | Inaction on climate change impacts the most vulnerable
As world leaders met during the UN climate summit, COP26, to discuss the unfolding ecological collapse brought upon the planet by their own inaction and the greed of those who have long bought the rules, evidence continued to mount that the time for talk has passed. A cursory list of extreme weather events during the…
OPINION | Narrative of reduced police funds causing gun violence is misleading
Violent crime is up in cities across the nation, including Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and now Portland — a city not usually on the high-crime map. Mothers are losing their sons. Children are losing their fathers. Communities are scared. The victims of shootings and homicides are disproportionately Black and brown. City officials are pointing fingers.…
Letter from the editor | An introduction from Street Roots’ new editor in chief
Dear readers, It is with immense gratitude I take the helm as the editor in chief of Street Roots. Over the last several months, while I served as the inaugural Zuhl editing fellow and then interim editor, we have published much work in our pages that one would rarely find in another publication. Reporters and…
Vendor Profiles
Street Roots vendor profile | Engaging with empathy
Street Roots Ambassador and Vendor Gary Serventi loves helping others. He started selling Street Roots about a year ago, has served on the Street Roots Ambassador team, and was a volunteer at Sisters of the Road. “I like helping out. I’m retired and I like to give back where I can,” he said. “I volunteered…
