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Street Roots vendor Melissa smiles for a photo while wearing a hat and face mask.

Kaia Sand | Tell us your Street Roots vendor stories

Opinion | Human connection, despite housing status, makes us stronger
By
Kaia Sand
May 31, 2023
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A photo of the U.S. Capitol building on a clear skied day.

Opinion | The bipartisan embrace of US militarism

Street Smart Economics | While Democratic and Republican lawmakers squabble over the debt ceiling, they can always agree on one thing: more military funding
By
Martin Hart-Landsberg
May 24, 2023
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James Hammond stands in his Street Roots gear

Kaia Sand | He survived the fire, but now he needs housing

Opinion | The May 16 fire at the May Apartments displaced Street Roots vendor James Hammond and many others
By
Kaia Sand
May 19, 2023
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A photo of a brick building that says "Social Security Administration" on the facade.

Kaia Sand | Why is poverty relief so gut-wrenchingly difficult?

Opinion | Sociologist Matthew Desmond estimates $140 billion a year in benefits to low-income people go unclaimed
By
Kaia Sand
May 17, 2023
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Oregon State Capitol building with blue sky in the background.

Opinion | Oregon’s estate tax must be protected

The estate tax generates significant revenue Oregon uses to pay for essential public services
By
Juan Carlos Ordóñez Daniel Hauser
May 17, 2023
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Opinion | Big Real Estate Investors Funding Opposition to Eviction Representation

Street Smart Economics | Monied interests are pushing a false narrative about Eviction Representation for All
By
Mary King
May 8, 2023
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Cherry blossoms in full bloom at the waterfront in downtown Portland. Many people are sitting in the grass below the trees and the Steel bridge is visible in the background.

Letter from the editor | Enjoy the spring weather and get informed on elections

By
K. Rambo
April 26, 2023
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Mayor Ted Wheeler speaks at a press conference

Kaia Sand | Keeping Portland Street Response on track demands disciplined focus

Opinion | The work to create a whole new first responder system must transcend one administration, one person, one moment
By
Kaia Sand
April 19, 2023
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Mishele Martin smiles for a photo wearing a hard hat and her arms crossed across her chest.

Kaia Sand | We build this neighborhood together

Opinion | As construction continues at Street Roots’ new building, I am reminded compassion is key
By
Kaia Sand
April 12, 2023
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Jessica Vega Pederson speaks to a room of people sitting at tables surrounding her.

Kaia Sand | Street Roots vendors address housing needs with county chair, commissioner

Opinion | Unhoused constituents have important experiences to inform policy
By
Kaia Sand Haley Grieco-Page
April 5, 2023

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