Believe it or not, there are patches of blue between the stretches of grey, but don’t wait for a clearing in the weather to grab the new edition of Street Roots. Get your copy first thing Friday morning, hot of the press, from your local neighborhood vendor! Here’s a peek at what’s inside:
Ain’t that John Mellencamp? Why, yes it is! He threw off the rock-n-roll establishment years ago, but his opinions about the machinery are still true to his working-class roots. An interview by Ken Leslie.
West Hotel puts new attention on relocation options: The tide turns - for the better - for residents of the West Hotel who were given 60 days to move. Amanda Waldroupe updates us on the situation and looks at the relocation programs in other cities.
Bureau beware: Portland Copwatcher Dan Handelman talks about the Portland Joint Terrorism Task Force and what residents need to know if the city rejoins the controversial FBI extension.
Any given Sunday: Potluck in the Park approaches two decades of service, overcoming challenges and serving more than ever before
Out of the shadows: Canada and the U.S. are making significant strides toward mainstreaming harm reduction, but there are still walls to knock down. This is a collaborative effort by street papers from across North American ring in on harm reduction efforts in their communities.
A zero-sum game: The second in a series of reports by the Western Regional Advocacy Project on the country’s modern anti-poor movement.
Plus poetry, commentary and art from the streets, and a smiling vendor to hand it to you! So start your weekend of right and, as always, thank you so much for your support!