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  1. Let your voice be heard in support of $15 an hour

    Did you know that to afford a lower-end, one-bedroom apartment at 30 percent of your income in Multnomah County you would need to make about $31,960 annually. That’s about $14.88 an hour. Thinking of something a bit more spacious, maybe with a view? Accor ...

    16 Jan 2015 - Israel Bayer

  2. Changing the narrative on bikes and homelessness

    BikePortland Publisher and Editor Jonathan Maus has been reporting on a growing concern that some homeless camps in Portland have become “chop shops” for stolen bicycles. One recent headline stated, “ Police search suspected Springwater chop shop, find st ...

    9 Jan 2015 - Israel Bayer

  3. At the end of the day, all you need is love

    It’s a busy time of year. I’ll be brief. We know readers are very busy before the holidays. Lots to do. As the year winds down and a new year begins, Street Roots and vendors want to thank you for all of your love. Every day we hear story after story of r ...

    29 Dec 2014 - Israel Bayer

  4. Setting sail every week with your support

    This is an incredible time at Street Roots. The dream we laid out five years ago to become a weekly publication is about to come true. Last year at this time Street Roots went public with the idea and the hope that the community would support the transiti ...

    6 Dec 2014 - Israel Bayer

  5. Walking beat a positive impact on the streets

    In a time when many urban environments are becoming more draconian in their approach to banning people experiencing homelessness from public spaces, Portland may be on the verge of bucking that trend. This summer, the Portland Police Bureau put 10 police ...

    4 Dec 2014 - Israel Bayer

  6. Non-violence as a way of life

    One of my first mentors on the streets was the great Genny Nelson, co-founder of Sisters Of The Road. Genny has mentored dozens of organizers, agitators, policy makers, writers and artists over the years. Her life’s work has a footprint on both Portland p ...

    30 Oct 2014 - Israel Bayer

  7. Compassion without judgment

    One of my first mentors on the streets was the great Genny Nelson, co-founder of Sisters Of The Road. Genny has mentored dozens of organizers, agitators, policy makers, writers and artists over the years. Her life’s work has a footprint on both Portland p ...

    30 Oct 2014 - Israel Bayer

  8. Homeless plans come and go, but progress needs sustainability

    The story of ending people’s homelessness in our community and around the country over the past 30 years is so dysfunctional it’s hard to explain to the general public what’s worked and what hasn’t worked. A little history might help. Between the years of ...

    29 Sep 2014 - Israel Bayer

  9. Talking about the vision of Street Roots

    What is the vision of Street Roots? At the heart of Street Roots and every street newspaper are the vendors selling the newspaper. Providing people the opportunity to earn a dignified income is at the heart of everything we do. People from all walks of li ...

    16 Sep 2014 - Israel Bayer

  10. Most wanted: Police accountability

    The tragedy of the Michael Brown killing is rocking the nation. It should. For anyone living in an urban environment, especially people of color and the poor — the events of Michael Brown and the community response is not surprising. It’s hard to shift th ...

    29 Aug 2014 - Israel Bayer

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