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February 1, 2023

Environment

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A section of the J.C. Boyle Dam with water flowing.

Unnatural conflict in Klamath Basin

Conflicting interests in ongoing Klamath Basin water crisis force difficult choices
By
Melanie Henshaw
February 1, 2023

Housing

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Oregon State Capitol building with blue sky in the background.

Housing issues promise to dominate legislative session

Gov. Tina Kotek laid the groundwork when she declared homelessness a state of emergency, but advocates and homeless Oregonians remain skeptical of lawmakers as legislative session starts
By
Tom Henderson
February 1, 2023

Opinion

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Dennis Chavez sits on one end of a table and Sen. Ron Wyden sits across from him. Dennis is speaking while Wyden listens.

Kaia Sand | Regard people not by their worst moment but by their best future

OPINION | Late vendor Dennis Chavez taught us lessons in grace
By
Kaia Sand
February 1, 2023
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Opinion | Eviction representation for all is essential

Street Smart Economics | Legal representation for tenants facing evictions can mitigate the power imbalance between tenants and landlords in court
By
Mary King
February 1, 2023

Social Justice

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A road with a bus stop on the left sidewalk and the 44 TriMet line driving down the street.

TriMet poised to increase fares, despite cold reception

Survey finds TriMet fare increases will cause over half of respondents to use transit less, but the agency plans to hike fares anyway
By
Aurora Biggers
February 1, 2023
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New Seasons Market Seven Corners on Southeast Division Street. The building is painted green and next to a TriMet bus stop and it has a parking lot with cars in it.

All things Oregon labor in January

Last Month In Oregon Labor | At least five unions won elections, four new campaigns began, one union lost an election, and at least four picketed or went on strike
By
Aurora Biggers
February 1, 2023

Vendor Profiles

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A cutout of Kae holding an issue of Street Roots next to a quote that says, "Activism, it makes me feel like I'm a part of something a lot bigger."

Street Roots vendor profile | In Portland, Kae is her true self

Kae is building herself a place to call home with her chosen family
By
Sasha Azizi Rosenfeld
February 3, 2023
Cover of Street Roots February 1, 2023 issue. In the background is the Oregon Capitol building and large black text says, “GETTING A 'LEG' UP ON HOUSING. HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS TO DOMINATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. 13 BILLS STREET ROOTS IS WATCHING. KLAMATH
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