Opinion
Letter from the editor | Portland and Oregon electeds took the bait
“Don’t take the bait.” That’s the phrase numerous leaders used when addressing Portlanders concerned about the impending incursion of federal forces into Portland. It’s not without some merit, albeit a little strained. Surely, like in 2020, the authoritarian Trump regime hopes to provoke Portlanders. And make no mistake, President Donald Trump is an authoritarian. He…
News
If troops arrive in Portland, will they sweep homeless encampments like in D.C.?
With President Donald Trump raring to send National Guard troops to Portland, the response appears to be largely focused on the local Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, where small protests have taken place since early June. For those worried the military could soon be sweeping homeless encampments in Portland, as they did in Washington D.C.,…
Federal judge in Portland at forefront of battle to limit troops in U.S. cities
Violence on the streets of Portland? Nope. At least, not yet. Social media posts, on the other hand, and camera crews embedded with federal officers to produce inflammatory content? That’s what’s real. At least that seems to count as reality for the federal government, which on Friday argued before a federal judge in Portland that…
Vendor Profiles
Vendor profile | Healing after an injury
Casper moved gingerly through the Street Roots office with the aid of a walker that had lost-dog posters tucked under bungee cords on the seat. He’s had a rough couple of months. First, he seriously injured his back, breaking bones and suffering a bulging disc. Then someone broke into his apartment and stole his dog,…
