The new documentary by filmmakers Joe and Harry Gantz explores the lives of Oregonians struggling to survive poverty By Jake Thomas, Staff Writer The Great Recession began nearly five years ago. Since then, economists and the media have produced a string ...
14 Mar 2013 - Jake Thomas
Street Roots editorial Oregon statutes are filled with preemptions, those law-of-the-land overrides on local government. They have their supporters and detractors, depending on what side of the argument you’re on, but in the best of matters they can be pr ...
13 Mar 2013 - Street Roots Staff
By Israel Bayer, Staff Writer Homelessness in our community and cities throughout the country has become the new normal. That’s a problem. Three decades ago, the federal government began slashing housing and mental health programs. The bleeding has never ...
25 Jan 2013 - Street Roots Staff
By Sara Gates, Anna Arutyunova and Rebecca Gray, Contributing Writers Families with children have become the fastest growing population of people experiencing homelessness, leading to a rising demand for diapers. Every Tuesday night, a small group gathers ...
20 Dec 2012 - Street Roots Staff