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Opinion | History of Portland’s Homeless Alcohol and Drug Intervention Network

A carceral response to public inebriates — once narrowly focused on low-income people downtown — caused people to search for a better way, fueling the creation of HADIN
By
Jason Renaud
July 6, 2022
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A street sign says "NW Third Ave" and the cross street sign says "W Burnside St." Below, on the sidewalk are three police officers and a man smoking is standing beneath the sign.

Kaia Sand | When policing is more important than housing, the unhoused are over-policed

Opinion | Stable housing is vital, but remains underfunded compared to policing
By
Kaia Sand
June 29, 2022
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Bronwyn poses for a photo. She is inside and wearing a mask and has one hand propped against a brick wall.

Opinion | Lessons from 7 years on the streets

Bronwyn Jones Carver has been homeless since a landlord tried to raise her rent by nearly 100% in 2015. Since then, she's learned to adapt and reach for new heights.
By
Bronwyn Carver
June 22, 2022
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A photo of two people smiling and standing next to each other on a sunny day.

Kaia Sand | 10 ways to support houseless neighbors

Opinion | While projections are nowhere near last June’s heat dome, sun exposure is always a challenge for people living outside. Here’s how to support your houseless neighbors through the heat, and in many other ways:
By
Kaia Sand
June 22, 2022
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Kaia Sand | Central City Concern transformed a hotel into housing

Opinion | Portland should build a local Project Turnkey Program
By
Kaia Sand
June 15, 2022
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Stacks of coins with tiny plastic figurines depicting a family.

Opinion | Abortion is an economic issue

Three-quarters of abortion patients are poor or low-income and cannot afford another child
By
Mary King
June 15, 2022
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A map of the U.S. with the states outlined. Skull and crossbones are within 27 states indicating that they have the death penalty. 3 of the states have an asterisk indicating that the state has a current gubernatorial moratorium on the death penalty.

Opinion | After 27 years as a mitigation specialist in death penalty cases, Ellen Rogers is retiring

A collection of essays bolsters Rogers’ reflective framework exploring Oregon's history of capital punishment
By
Ellen Rogers
June 8, 2022
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A row of bike racks on a sidewalk, installed closely together.

Kaia Sand | Sweeps deter progress

Opinion | On the verge of investments in shelter, housing and services, city sweeps only serve to impede improvement
By
Kaia Sand
June 8, 2022
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Editorial | Street Roots launches independent Sweep Tracker

Street Roots’ independent Sweep Tracker will use crowdsourced information to provide accountability
By
SR editorial board
June 1, 2022
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A blue and white RV on a white bacground.

Opinion | People need a safe space to park their RVs

By
Eileen Hager
June 1, 2022

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