Former Black Panther Party captain Aaron Dixon reflects on an often misunderstood movement that still resonates today By Rosette Royale, Contributing Writer In the era of Androids and iPads, it’s easy to forget that 45 years ago, people used rotary phones ...
26 Mar 2013 - Street Roots Staff
Barbara Ann Lescher, aka “The Sock Lady” died January 27, 2013. She was well known in Old Town and China Town as the director of Our Peaceful Place, a day shelter that closed in 2006. Since then, she has often been seen walking downtown handing out necess ...
16 Mar 2013 - Street Roots Staff
By Soup Can Sam, Staff Astrologist Pisces (Feb. 19–March 20) Don’t be afraid to be bold this month. We suggest dressing up like a Spartan and going to your weekly Zumba or yoga class. Don’t hold back. Aries (March 21-April 19) The power of positive thinki ...
6 Mar 2013 - Street Roots Staff
by Aaron Burkhalter, Contributing Writer Section 8 is hard enough to come by, but those who are duped by fake websites that appeared Feb. 4 on Google, Bing and Yahoo may have no chance at all. The Seattle Housing Authority opened registration for the Sect ...
6 Mar 2013 - Street Roots Staff
From sidewalks to social services, Charlie Hales talks about what to expect as he takes the reins as Portland’s new mayor By Israel Bayer, Staff Writer New Mayor Charlie Hales recently sat down with Street Roots to talk about the state of the city, and w ...
28 Feb 2013 - Street Roots Staff
By Alex Zielinski, Staff Writer Chills. Hot flashes. Achy muscles. Migraines. A rattling cough on top of a dry, sore throat. This time of year under the gray cloud of the Pacific Northwest, these symptoms are tossed between coworkers, family members and f ...
25 Feb 2013 - Street Roots Staff
Portland-based rockers Sallie Ford and the Sound Outside prepare to release the new album “Untamed Beast” By Sue Zalokar, Staff Writer Sallie Ford plays rock ‘n’ roll. Just ask her — she’ll tell you that she and the band surprise folks sometimes. Or bette ...
21 Feb 2013 - Street Roots Staff
U.S. Representative for Oregon’s 1st Congressional District, Suzanne Bonamici talks about her expectations for the coming year By Israel Bayer, Staff Writer U.S. Representative for Oregon’s 1st Congressional District, Suzanne Bonamici, is a leader who is ...
14 Feb 2013 - Street Roots Staff
John Perkins used to sell predatory loans to developing nations. Now he’s urging business leaders to redefine profit By Alex Becker Contributing Writer John Perkins used to be an insider, so he’s seen it all before. In the 1970s he worked as a chief econo ...
13 Feb 2013 - Street Roots Staff
Journeyman Jim Page talks about music, activism and today’s political climate by Sue Zalokar, staff writer Hailing from the Bay area in California and making Seattle his home for the last four decades, Jim Page is an iconic storyteller with a heart that b ...
11 Feb 2013 - Street Roots Staff