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Nov. 24, 2021

Housing

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A photo of a cement walkway to Do Good Multnomah’s Wy’East shelter.

Congregate shelter benefits debatable

Recent investments in congregate shelters raise questions about priorities, efficacy
By
Taylor Griggs
November 24, 2021

Opinion

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A photo of a chinook salmon splashing over water.

Aging infrastructure impacts salmon migration

Investment in infrastructure needed for culverts, tunnels essential to Pacific salmon migration
By
Ashlee Abrantes
November 24, 2021
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OPINION | Investments in community needed, not cops

TRANSFORMING JUSTICE | Addressing crime requires innovative solutions and new investment
By
Shannon Wight
November 24, 2021
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Housing for the People | Stories from the frontlines

Mandee and Mindy write about their firsthand experiences with homelessness and the urgent need for affordable housing
By
Mindy Woods Mandee Seeley
November 24, 2021
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OPINION | Street Roots vendors coached by Nettie Johnson

Kaia Sand | In Nettie's new role she provides sales tips and support to other vendors
By
Kaia Sand
November 24, 2021

Poetry & Art

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Photo of rapper Wynne surrounded by cement pillars in an empty building. She's wearing all black in a blazer and black pants and white shoes.

Music makes Wynne feel powerful, she wants you to feel it too

Local rapper Wynne on walking through her own fires and her new EP ‘DO MY OWN STUNTS’
By
Kanani Cortez
November 24, 2021

Vendor Profiles

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Photo of Street Roots vendor Dorothy with a scarf on and a quote that reads, "Thank you Street Roots, for starting this new chapter in my life."

Street Roots vendor profile | Accomplishing goals and looking ahead

Recently housed and attending college classes, Dorothy is embracing a new chapter in her life
By
Kat Wasula
November 24, 2021
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