New anthology compiles veterans fiction on Iraq and Afghanistan By Robert Britt, Staff Writer As the war in Afghanistan throttles down, and Iraq fades in our national rearview, much of America is ready to close the books on these conflicts. But for many o ...
28 Feb 2013 - Street Roots Staff
Alison McIntosh, Contributing Columnist In a few weeks, the Oregon Legislature will convene for the 2013 Legislative Session. The Housing Alliance and our members see an Oregon where everyone has the safety, security and opportunity that having a stable h ...
28 Jan 2013 - Street Roots Staff
By Robert Britt, Staff Writer Every military veteran who’s served since the Reagan years is familiar with the MRE, the pre-packaged Meal, Ready-to-Eat. Inside the nearly indestructible brown bag, among the packets of crackers, jalapeno cheese and entrées ...
23 Jan 2013 - Street Roots Staff