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Dec. 7, 2022

Housing

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An illustration of a conveyor belt with houses falling off the conveyor belt. Each house has a label that says, "eviction" on it. In the background are a pattern of scales filling the space.

Eviction court favors landlords

Oregon is in a housing crisis. Experts say eviction court is part of the problem.
By
Piper McDaniel
December 7, 2022

Opinion

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Kaia Sand | Street Roots vendors have a lot to teach about ‘Finding Joy in Chaos’

OPINION | Street Roots’ 2022 Holiday Zine provides readers with lessons, affirmations and challenges to common misconceptions
By
Kaia Sand
December 7, 2022
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Opinion | Microtransit offers flexibility, convenience

Moving Forward | Drastically altered by the pandemic, transit agencies in some cities invested in minibusses. An opportunity to think creatively about transit options is here.
By
Henry Latourette Miller
December 7, 2022

Social Justice

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Lil B Raps is rapping into a mic on stage while Talilo Marfil raps into a microphone, standing to the left of him.

New, innovative project offers lifeline to youths after foster care

Ascending Flow uses music and mentorship to support youth aging out of Oregon’s foster care system
By
Libby Dowsett
December 7, 2022

Vendor Profiles

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A photo cutout of Sonya holding her son. Next to their image is a quote from Sonya that says, “When I come to Street Roots, I sit back and breathe easier. It has a calming effect.”

Street Roots vendor profile | Rebuilding her life

Sonya found a new start as a vendor and ambassador
By
Meg Eberle
December 7, 2022
Cover of Street Roots December 7, 2022 issue. A photo of two people hugging is in the background and large, black text in the foreground says, "Mentors, music and motivation. East Portland mentorship program offers support to youth after foster care."
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