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Editorial | Portland Street Response pilot should explore more options

Almost two years since Street Roots first proposed it, the program has launched. Now, there’s room for creativity to inform its development. “When stepping into a situation, try to keep an open mind. Ask what they think would resolve the problem the best. ...

13 Jan 2021 - SR editorial board
Editorial | ‘Domicile Unknown’ documents a tragic past and hints at a disturbing future

In 2019, 113 people died homeless in Multnomah County. Now is the time for bold measures. Last year, 113 people died homeless on the streets of Multnomah County. For some who lived so isolated — despite being so exposed — this grim statistic is the only r ...

22 Dec 2020 - SR editorial board
Editorial | Measure 110 passed. The next steps are crucial.

Oregon can be a model for successful drug decriminalization, or it can be used to show why other states shouldn’t do the same W e decriminalized drugs. Let that sink in. Once Measure 110 is implemented, those who use drugs will no longer live in fear of a ...

11 Nov 2020 - SR editorial board
Editorial | Housing crisis requires a federal commitment

Local government can only do so much. We expect more from our national leadership. H omelessness looks very personal. And it is, in the way that all tragedies are personal. While it’s a national crisis — created over generations by local and federal polic ...

21 Oct 2020 - SR editorial board
Street Roots Endorsement | Yes on enabling campaign finance limits

Ballot Measure 107 | With the nation’s democracy in peril, Oregonians can take a step toward restoring fair representation their state This measure would amend the Oregon Constitution to allow governments within the state to place limits on political camp ...

14 Oct 2020 - SR editorial board
Street Roots Endorsement | No on raising tobacco taxes

Ballot Measure 108 | Increasing taxes on statistically poor smokers during a collectively stressful time is not good policy This measure would raise taxes on cigarettes $2–$2.50 per pack and raise the limit on the taxable percentage of cigars. It would al ...

14 Oct 2020 - SR editorial board
Street Roots Endorsement | Yes on legalizing psilocybin therapy

Ballot Measure 109 | Psychedelic mushrooms are relatively safe and non-habit forming, people should be able to take them without fear of arrest This measure is asking Oregonians to make their state the first to legalize medicinal use of psilocybin, the ps ...

14 Oct 2020 - SR editorial board
Street Roots Endorsement | Yes on decriminalizing personal drug possession and increasing treatment funding

Ballot Measure 110 | While this measure isn’t perfect, the benefits to Oregonians that its passage will usher in should not be delayed Measure 110 would reduce possession of small amounts of illegal drugs, such as heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine, from ...

14 Oct 2020 - SR editorial board
Street Roots Endorsement | Yes on universal preschool in Multnomah County

Ballot Measure 26-214 | Subsidizing toddler education is the only way to make this critical step in youth development accessible to those who need it most This measure would establish free preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds living in Multnomah County, a ...

14 Oct 2020 - SR editorial board
Street Roots Endorsement | Yes on creating a new system of police oversight

Ballot Measure 26-217 | We’ve watched Portland police brutalize protesters, legal observers and journalists with impunity for months — it’s time to create a system that will hold them accountable for their actions This measure would amend the city charter ...

14 Oct 2020 - SR editorial board