Summer is a state of mind, but Mother Nature has her head somewhere else, it seems. So this weekend, grab a cup of joe and snuggle up with the hunker-down edition of Street Roots. You won’t want to miss what’s headed your way:
On the left side of God: How politics and religion mix in the world of charitable giving: Street Roots Managing Editor Joanne Zuhl went deep into world of the right-wing conservative Catholic movement working to pull the plug on Catholic funding to social justice organizations nationwide - including Street Roots. The sad part is, it’s working. Read the press release and our editorial here.
A man of action: Local hip-hop artist, educator and activist Mic Crenshaw sits down on a rainy afternoon with Alemayu Bemnet to talk race, capitalism and the Portland music scene.
The one’s that don’t get away: Author and fisher Paul Greenberg thinks we can reverse the tide of overfishing — if we act fast.
Life, one breath at a time: A review of Martha Mason’s biography on living six decades in an iron lung.
Plus, more dubious life moments from Vendor Coordinator Art Garcia and the prison perspectives from Ruth Kovacs. So take a moment to say hello to your friendly neighborhood vendor and pick up your copy of Street Roots. Thank you!