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April 14, 2021

The climate crisis is a war, says scientist Michael E. Mann

The climatologist and author argues the pandemic has shown us the dangers of denying science and embracing misinformation (from The Big Issue)

Environment

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People use garden tools in the forest

8 ways to get involved in Portland-area Earth Day events

Connect with communities doing climate justice work
By
Emma Nathanson
April 14, 2021

Opinion

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Opinion | Solitary confinement ‘was like being in a zoo’

‘I understood what it felt like to be broken,’ recounts a prisoner at Oregon State Penitentiary
By
Basim Floro
April 14, 2021
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An array of hundred-dollar bills

Editorial | Local efforts could bolster Biden’s housing plan

The president’s $2 trillion infrastructure package is a solid start to reversing the impacts of Reaganomics
By
SR editorial board
April 14, 2021
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Illustration of fists breaking free from handcuffs

Opinion | Oregon legislation that will transform justice

TRANSFORMING JUSTICE | Members of the coalition that created House Bill 2002 explain why the system must change
By
Shannon Wight
April 13, 2021

News

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The exterior of the Oregon State Hospital

Having someone committed could become easier in Oregon

But mental health advocates critical of legislation that would roll back restrictions say the system needs a holistic fix
By
Christen McCurdy
April 14, 2021
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Illustration of fists breaking free from handcuffs

Opinion | Oregon legislation that will transform justice

TRANSFORMING JUSTICE | Members of the coalition that created House Bill 2002 explain why the system must change
By
Shannon Wight
April 13, 2021

Vendor Profiles

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Norman Chamberlain, with a quote from the story about how he loves his customers

Street Roots vendor profile | He’s got a great heart

Norman wants his customers to know he cares about them
By
Robin Havenick
April 14, 2021
April 14, 2021, cover of Street Roots
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