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Oct. 13, 2021

Opinion

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20 years without complexity: The legacy of 9/11 for American Muslims

By
Anjabeen Ashraf
October 13, 2021
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Kaia Sand | Creating additive solutions to homelessness

OPINION | Looking at solutions to the homelessness crisis, which solutions go beyond spectacle and prove effective?
By
Kaia Sand
October 13, 2021

Poetry & Art

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A photo of comic artist and author of Graveneye, Sloane Leong.

Sloane Leong’s newest work explores horror and obsession

In conversation with Sloane Leong, she tells us about her forthcoming horror comic, ‘Graveneye’ and working with illustrator Anna Bowles
By
Kanani Cortez
October 13, 2021

Social Justice

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Union Gospel Mission hosted expanded distribution event

Union Gospel Mission's annual distribution event provides winter weather essentials to vulnerable Portlanders
By
Andrew Jankowski
October 13, 2021
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Photo of a graphic that says "foster care shuffle part 1: youth call for end to constant, traumatic foster care disruptions"

Lack of placement stability for Oregon foster youth causes traumatic disruptions

Former foster youth speak on their experience with a lack of placement stability while in Oregon's foster care system
By
Libby Dowsett
October 13, 2021

Vendor Profiles

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Photo of Street Roots vendor Johnny Rottin next to a quote from him that reads, “I get paid by this program to do the same thing I’ve been doing for free and on my own before, just trying to help take care of others, because others have helped me”

Street Roots vendor profile | Building confidence through education

On top of working with Street Roots Johnny is an artist and aims to go to art school
By
Robin Havenick
October 13, 2021
Cover page of Street Roots Oct. 13, 2021 issue with the cover story "foster care shuffle" with a deck of cards over an outline of Oregon.
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