ICE's draconian measures are terrorizing families and children It’s heartbreaking to watch. A young man, taking his 13-year-old daughter to school, is handcuffed and taken away by immigration officers, all while his daughter – still in the car – fil ...
9 Mar 2017 - SR editorial board
Our humanity is the greatest defense against tyranny Since Jan. 27, when President Donald Trump signed an executive order to stop all refugees from entering the United States, outrage has steamrolled through our community. The president’s order is not jus ...
2 Feb 2017 - SR editorial board
A reflection on 2016 and hope for the year ahead For many of us, both individually and collectively, 2016 was a year to forget. Ironically, for Street Roots, it was a banner year. Last year, Street Roots won several awards from the Society of Professiona ...
29 Dec 2016 - SR editorial board
We'll continue to stand against the forces of bigotry and homophobia It was not that long ago that the LGBTQ community was subjected to sanctioned discrimination and violence. It’s been only 12 years since the first state in the union, Massachusetts, ...
8 Dec 2016 - SR editorial board
We stand with all media in this town that refuse to bend under threats Within 10 days of President-elect Donald Trump's Nov. 8 victory, the Southern Poverty Law Center reported nearly 900 cases of hate crimes across the country. Oregon topped the li ...
1 Dec 2016 - SR editorial board
Yes on Measure 97. Yes For Affordable Homes. And more endorsements on local and statewide ballot measures. Street Roots weighs in on local and statewide ballot measures relevant to our areas of news coverage. All conclusions were reached with consideratio ...
20 Oct 2016 - SR editorial board
Given the breakdown in the relationship between city officials and the public, we need more than promises Unveiled only a few weeks ago, the new Portland police union contract was lambasted almost immediately for its secret negotiations and shortcomings – ...
13 Oct 2016 - SR editorial board
For many Street Roots vendors, political debate occurs on a street corner with customers In a nation of states where lawmakers are working every angle to suppress voting by the masses, Oregon stands above the fray with a solid record. We have the universa ...
22 Sep 2016 - SR editorial board
War on drugs has failed to protect Americans' health, welfare; it's time to ditch the taboo It’s been nearly 100 years since the U.S. sent heroin underground, banning the sale of what was, at the time, a marginalized opiate. In the time since, h ...
15 Sep 2016 - SR editorial board
Trading transparency for expediency is unacceptable Controversial changes to the city’s police accountability process will be examined during a special community forum Aug. 23, 2016. We all should be there. The event, hosted by the Albina Ministerial Alli ...
18 Aug 2016 - SR editorial board