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July 6, 2022

Housing

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A photo of the White Stag building. The "Portland Oregon" sign sits atop the building. The sign has an outline of the state of Oregon and a deer leaping over the words. Black text says, "swept away" on the right side of the image.

Old Town’s 90-day ‘reset’ yields sweeps with little notice, no advance postings

Unhoused Portlanders swept using the tactic say it undermines safety, stability and human dignity
By
K. Rambo
July 6, 2022

Opinion

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A photo of Chloe after their surgery. The photo shows their torso with a button down shirt opened up and their stomach exposed. Drains hang from their chest.

Changing bodies, saving lives: The euphoria of gender affirmation surgery

By
W. Barnett Marcus
July 6, 2022
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Opinion | Melanie Henshaw joins Street Roots as new Indigenous affairs reporter

Henshaw (Mvskoke) is a skilled multimedia reporter who has covered a variety of topics, she's poised to make an impact in her new role.
By
Melanie Henshaw
July 6, 2022
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A photo of a tent with the on the eastside esplanade of Portland's waterfront with tall city buildings in the background

Editorial | Interviewing unhoused neighbors requires care

Street Roots maintains an internal set of criteria and considerations regarding interview practices for unhoused Portlanders. Compassion and consent lead the way.
By
SR editorial board
July 6, 2022
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Opinion | History of Portland’s Homeless Alcohol and Drug Intervention Network

A carceral response to public inebriates — once narrowly focused on low-income people downtown — caused people to search for a better way, fueling the creation of HADIN
By
Jason Renaud
July 6, 2022

Vendor Profiles

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Jared Coffey is wearing a blue tie-dye shirt and a green hat. His silhouette is cut out next to a quote from him that says, "I have some of the best customers on earth."

Street Roots vendor profile | A natural storyteller

Jared Coffey shares his stories of hope and healing with his customers
By
Jessica Hamilton
July 6, 2022
Photo of Street Roots July 6, 2022 issue. The cover shows the neon "Portland Oregon" sign on the white stag building. The sign has an outline of Oregon around the text and a deer leaping over the words.
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