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Blumenauer, Tlaib bring housing reform proposal to Portland

The U.S. representatives' housing justice forum draws hundreds

January 31, 2020

Mayor to host Portland forums about homelessness

Community members are invited to join conversations with service providers, community advocates and people with lived experiences

January 31, 2020

A person stands alone in a narrow passage

Life on the Streets: Fear goes both ways

That homeless people are dangerous is a misconception, Street Roots vendors say. And for some on the streets, it’s housed people who are feared.

Helen Hill

January 24, 2020

SR editorial: Fears about homelessness get in the way of opportunities

A statewide state of emergency could lead to real solutions without fear standing in the way

SR editorial board

January 24, 2020

Yes to declaring a statewide emergency on homelessness

DIRECTOR’S DESK | This isn’t just a Portland problem; it’s an Oregon problem

Kaia Sand

January 17, 2020

House key with a charm depicting a transgender symbol

How housing laws fail transgender Americans

COMMENTARY | Trans people experiencing homelessness find few protections from HUD

Jonah DeChants

January 10, 2020

Left photo of Scott Rupp. Right photo of Sunnyside church.

Camp sweeps have a human toll; just look at Debbie Ann Beaver

COMMENTARY | The Portland woman died in July, a victim of the 'cleanup' policy the city is doubling down on

Desiree Hellegers

January 10, 2020

Nick Fish helped transform how Portland would tackle homelessness

COMMENTARY | The commissioner’s coalition-building style created lasting improvements in how we look at solving the crisis

January 10, 2020

Design public space for homeless people? This Memphis nonprofit did

As it relocates its headquarters, a homeless-services nonprofit is prioritizing the surrounding area to meet the lifestyle needs of the people it serves

Emily Nonko

January 3, 2020

Sharleen walks while another resident does laundry

SAFES has a new look and a new vibe

After a four-month closure, the Salvation Army Female Emergency Shelter opens its renovated facility with a bevy of new programs

Sarah Hansell

December 20, 2019