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A heart-shaped rock found on an Oregon beach crumbled and re-organized.

Kaia Sand | 2020 provided clarity. Now we build.

OPINION | This year of suffering revealed so much about the work that lies ahead
By
Kaia Sand
January 6, 2021
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People gather on an outdoor basketball court at Sunnyside Environmental School in Southeast Portland

Kaia Sand | There is room for all in this circle

OPINION | When housed and unhoused neighbors gathered at a Portland park to listen to each other, new opportunities emerged
By
Kaia Sand
December 30, 2020
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Oregon State Capitol

Opinion | Oregon lawmakers can ease economic inequality

STREET SMART ECONOMICS | The pandemic widened the gap between rich and poor, but the Legislature could provide remedies
By
Mary King
December 23, 2020
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People gather at a candlelight vigil

Editorial | ‘Domicile Unknown’ documents a tragic past and hints at a disturbing future

In 2019, 113 people died homeless in Multnomah County. Now is the time for bold measures.
By
SR editorial board
December 22, 2020
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A group of people holds a "No Methanol" sign beside the river while others float in kayaks in the river

Opinion | Methanol refineries, citizen scientists and doughnuts

Hungry for jobs and tax revenue, small towns are often targets for dirty industries. How one community fought back — and won.
By
Patricia Kullberg
December 16, 2020
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Tina Drake holds Pancake, a Calico cat

Kaia Sand | The ties that bind, even from 6 feet apart

OPINION | It’s been a hard year, and yet, with you, Street Roots will emerge stronger
By
Kaia Sand
December 16, 2020
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A sign reads: Racism is a pandemic

Opinion | How we know that racism ages Black Americans faster

A 25-year study found that being subjected to racism has a direct impact on health and life expectancy, indicating that discrimination is both a health and social problem
By
Sierra Carter
December 14, 2020
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Tents on a sidewalk in Old Town

Opinion | What do people experiencing homelessness need?

A survey in Portland reveals profound racial disparities even in basic answers about where people sleep
By
Marisa A. Zapata
December 2, 2020
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A vacancy sign shines bright outside of a motel

Kaia Sand | Today, save motels. Tomorrow, housing.

DIRECTOR’S DESK | Let's not wait for private equity firms to snatch up financially distressed properties
By
Kaia Sand
December 2, 2020
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A series of doors to choose from

Opinion | Finding truth and reconciliation after an election

The relief that we feel at this moment must be tempered by the realization that the hard work starts now
By
Brian Greer
November 18, 2020

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