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Aerial drone view of an entire Neighborhood under water near Austin, Texas, in October 2018.

Opinion | How the climate emergency exacerbates homelessness

In 2007, a flash flood ripped through Kathryn McKelvey’s home in a rural Oregon town, leaving her family homeless. As fires now consume the West, her story shows how the climate crisis is throwing families into poverty and homelessness.

Kathryn McKelvey

September 21, 2020

Opinion | Housing is going to be an election issue — most Americans want the same thing

As Americans ready themselves for the November presidential election, housing intersects with a number of key issues, from racial justice to the economy

Glenn Harris Michael McAfee Dorian Warren

September 20, 2020

Groceries are delivered in front of someone's apartment door

Opinion | SNAP is a blessing for vulnerable Oregonians — if they can use it

As COVID-19 keeps some folks at home, grocery delivery and pickup should be available to people who receive food benefits

Michael Hopcroft

September 18, 2020

Kaia Sand | Housing crisis spreads as people flee fires and toxic air

Opinion | Street Roots suspended our print edition this week because of the air quality

Kaia Sand

September 12, 2020

Opinion | Fire. Evacuations. What next?

As we confront our new normal, we’re still searching for a society designed to protect people

Paul K. Haeder

September 11, 2020

A peace sign hangs on a chain-link fence. Tents are on the other side of the fence.

Kaia Sand | We must counter lies about the C3PO camps with facts

OPINION | Extremists' 'antifa' allegations are cruel and dehumanizing. Here's the truth about these Portland communities.

Kaia Sand

September 9, 2020

Opinion | Oregon is poised to reduce incarceration

It’s time to divest in prisons and invest in BIPOC crime survivors and communities instead

Shannon Wight Amy Davidson

September 2, 2020

Opinion | The last turn of my crooked path

A CROOKED PATH FORWARD | In his final column, Dustin reflects on small acts of kindness and their place along the paths that move us forward

Dustin Dandliker

September 2, 2020

Kids march with adults, carrying a banner that says "Kids March For Black Lives"

Opinion | I am a mother and a teacher. Tear gas and bulletproof vests are not my normal.

I’ve been to scores of protests. I've experienced violence by police. And I’m terrified. The mayor and police chief aren’t hearing Portland's BIPOC voices.

Marcelle Donehower

September 2, 2020

Editorial | Portland needs clear leadership on police reform

The mayor's response to the protests is underwhelming. It's time for city leaders to unite for meaningful change.

SR editorial board

September 2, 2020

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