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Leo Rhodes

Kaia Sand | We can learn a lot from the wisdom of the streets

OPINION | Leo Rhodes reminds us that people’s needs vary: ‘You might not need it, but somebody else will’
By
Kaia Sand
June 9, 2021
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Staffers work in the Street Roots office

Opinion | What I learned crunching numbers for social justice

When it comes to activism, much of the work happens backstage
By
Maddie Davidson
June 2, 2021
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Portland City Hall

Editorial | Portland needs to prioritize government transparency

With long waits and exorbitant fees hindering access to public records, accountability should be built into the city charter
By
SR editorial board
June 2, 2021
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Black Lives Matter protest sign in a crowd

Opinion | Black Lives Matter protests have saved lives, study finds

STREET SMART ECONOMICS | This research legitimizes efforts in Portland and beyond to defund the police
By
Martin Hart-Landsberg
May 26, 2021
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Illustration of homes

Opinion | American Rescue Plan money must support housing stability

Get this funding into the hands of those who provide direct social services
By
Samm McCrary
May 26, 2021
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Doctor wears a medical mask using a stethoscope to check a patient

Opinion | Marginalization of AAPI communities is evident in America’s health care crisis

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon will continue to work together in solidarity across movements to fight for justice
By
An Do
May 26, 2021
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A few tents line the sidewalk along Laurelhurst Park

Kaia Sand | Camp sweeps solve nothing — but upcoming budgets could help

OPINION | How should Portland and Multnomah County funding be spent for what is, in fact, a diversity of needs?
By
Kaia Sand
May 26, 2021
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Street Roots Podcast logo with photos of DeVon Pouncey and Kim McCarty

Street Roots Podcast | Kim McCarty: Government needs to step up to protect renters

Episode 19: Oregon must extend the eviction moratorium, the Community Alliance Tenants director says
By
DeVon Pouncey
May 25, 2021
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Street Roots Podcast | Escalation of sweeps rattles Portland’s unhoused community

Episode 18: Several residents with a stake in the increased police presence discuss its impact on the West Coast
By
DeVon Pouncey
May 25, 2021
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Gender-neutral bathroom signs

Opinion | Portland, it’s time to ensure equal access to bathrooms

Pops, a Street Roots staffer and former vendor, has faced harassment in public restrooms, as have so many other trans and gender non-conforming people
By
Kat Wasula
May 19, 2021

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