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Dec. 29, 2021

Culture

Street Roots
A photo of cosplayer Tif Von Batsy posing. She is wearing a blue striped bodysuit and has accessories for her cosplay costume.

Seeking change through Black cosplay

Tif von Batsy takes up space as a Black cosplayer, subverts cosplaying norms
By
Adrian Michael
December 29, 2021

Opinion

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A photo of Archbishop Desmond Tutu in 2011 with his hands raised as he speaks standing over a podium.

Kaia Sand | Let this new year be transformational for our shared humanity

OPINION | Archbishop Desmond Tutu taught that we are ‘bound up with others in the bundle of life’
By
Kaia Sand
December 29, 2021

Social Justice

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A photo of the sign and building of the Oregon DMV headquarters.

From a roughly $100 traffic ticket to nearly $9,000 in debt

DMV fees waived to encourage license reinstatement, but barriers remain for those with debt from minor infractions
By
Jake Thomas
December 29, 2021
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The photo shows 4 people sitting and smiling on steps. Two people sit on a higher step and the two others on the step below them. They are all smiling and posing for the photo.

Portland Street Response set for citywide expansion

Non-police crisis intervention program seeks more funding for around-the-clock operations, building awareness on streets
By
Bronwyn Carver
December 29, 2021

Vendor Profiles

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A photo of Street Roots vendor Marcus Ruby with a quote that reads, "“It is a great program; it has helped me move further along in my life.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Housing brings stability

Recently housed, Marcus continues to work toward his goals
By
Kat Wasula
December 29, 2021
Front page of Street Roots Dec. 29, 2021 print issue showing a story on Portland Street Response with a map of neighborhoods in Portland.
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