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Where pot is concerned, legal or not, poverty’s a player

This fall, Oregon voters could make the state the third in the country to legalize marijuana for recreational use. However, what that might mean for Oregonians depends on where they fall on the economic spectrum. If Oregon voters approve Measure 91, which ...

14 Oct 2014 - Jake Thomas
Oregon prepares for $20 million mental health roll-out

Oregon’s mental health care systems gained attention and new money from the 2013 legislative sessions-- and more is on the way. While this is good news for Portlanders, especially those experiencing homelessness, mental health problems or addiction, it’s ...

18 Nov 2013 - Jasmine Rockow
That’s what she said — a look back on some notable quotables from Street Roots interviews in 2010

That’s what she said — a look back on some notable quotables from Street Roots interviews in 2010 What’s more important — losing the lawsuit, or saving someone’s life down the road? And their reaction, historically, is always the same: Let’s worry about t ...

12 Jan 2011 - Street Roots
Oregon’s budding future? Q & A w/State Rep. Peter Buckley

Oregon’s budding future? Q & A w/State Rep. Peter Buckley By Amanda Waldroupe, Staff Writer Oregon Rep. Peter Buckley (D-Ashland) wants to make Oregon “black marketless,” help end the War on Drugs, and generate up to $80 million in revenue. And he int ...

28 Oct 2010 - Street Roots