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June 8, 2022

Opinion

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A map of the U.S. with the states outlined. Skull and crossbones are within 27 states indicating that they have the death penalty. 3 of the states have an asterisk indicating that the state has a current gubernatorial moratorium on the death penalty.

Opinion | After 27 years as a mitigation specialist in death penalty cases, Ellen Rogers is retiring

A collection of essays bolsters Rogers’ reflective framework exploring Oregon's history of capital punishment
By
Ellen Rogers
June 8, 2022
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A row of bike racks on a sidewalk, installed closely together.

Kaia Sand | Sweeps deter progress

Opinion | On the verge of investments in shelter, housing and services, city sweeps only serve to impede improvement
By
Kaia Sand
June 8, 2022

Social Justice

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Photo of a fenced off area at the Oregon State Penitentiary

Questions remain as COVID-19 transmission increases in Oregon prisons

Anomalies in public data regarding COVID-19 protocols cause concern
By
Melanie Henshaw
June 8, 2022

Vendor Profiles

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A cutout of Tony Boone holding his dog in his arms is next to a quote from him that says, "To all Street Roots readers: Thank you for your support."

Street Roots vendor profile | Consistency and building community

Tony has been a vendor since 2013 and he's invested in the community he's built
By
Dylan Jefferies
June 8, 2022
Cover of Street Roots June 8, 2022 issue. The cover shows COVID-19 tests and plus symbols in the foreground of the whole page. Large text says, "Not adding up" and below it in smaller text says, "department of corrections refuses to explain COVID-19 data"
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