Street Roots spoke to more than 12 unhoused Portlanders living along roads and freeways included in Mayor Ted Wheeler’s Feb. 4 emergency order banning encampments in high-traffic corridors. Of the few who had heard of the order, none were clear on if they ...
23 Feb 2022 - Henry Brannan
PART III: In Philadelphia and across the nation, activists have won big using militant tactics Protest signs remain outside the Red House on Mississippi Avenue in North Portland on Jan. 9, 2021. Photos by Henry Brannan About this series As the current hou ...
24 Feb 2021 - Henry Brannan
PART II: Organizers of a motel occupation in Tacoma, Washington, were influenced by similar actions in Portland and other cities across the U.S. Protest signs remain outside the Red House on Mississippi Avenue in North Portland on Jan. 9, 2021. Photos by ...
3 Feb 2021 - Henry Brannan
The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association and Rep. Nosse ask officials for an end to camp sweeps and more legal camping options. The request comes after Sunnyside School Park was swept despite community support. Jan. 29: The end of this story has been update ...
26 Jan 2021 - Henry Brannan
PART I: Defensive occupations to save homes are increasingly visible as crises compound Protest signs remain outside the Red House on Mississippi Avenue in North Portland on Jan. 9, 2021. Photo by Henry Brannan About this series As the current housing cri ...
20 Jan 2021 - Henry Brannan
Campers displaced from the park said they've lost more than their shelter; they also had a sense of community and security F or eight months, houseless Portlanders made the large curb strip around Laurelhurst Park home, building community and working ...
2 Dec 2020 - Henry Brannan