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Mugshots and fingerprints of Billy Baggett Jr.

 

 

Special Report

The life and death of Billy Baggett

After spending most of his life in prison, Billy Baggett was released into a world he no longer understood, contending with a lifetime of trauma and coming to terms with his imminent death. Read online or download the PDF e-book.

 

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    Photo of a cutout of Oregon filled with rows of masks and in the background glass vials labeled "COVID-19 Vaccination"

    Long-term effects of Oregon’s early COVID-19 response

    Community leaders and health officials point to distrust, an incompetent early pandemic response and the predictable results of longstanding systemic inequities
    By
    Henry Brannan
    January 26, 2022
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    An excerpt from a larger comic shows three panels. The first panel reads "I could tell something was off." The second panel shows someone turning off their alarm clock and the third panel shows people sitting on a bus.

    Accessibility and intimacy through comics

    Christina Tran explores tender topics and the human experience of larger societal issues
    By
    Sarah Hansell
    January 19, 2022
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    A two panel black and white comic shows a flood neighborhood and people sitting in a canoe, rowing.

    Embracing collectiveness in the face of homelessness

    Quinn Amacher illustrates Lee's story in the comic "Street Lights"
    By
    Sarah Hansell
    January 19, 2022
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    A watercolor painting by Marin Jurgens shows a woman's side profile with many reds and colors in the background.

    Restorative justice as a framework for art

    Marin Jurgens shares what motivates her work, creating an ethnographic comic and more
    By
    Sarah Hansell
    January 12, 2022
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    Community connection through cartooning

    Liz Yerby illustrates India’s story and encourages readers to see the ‘full narrative’ of peoples lives
    By
    Sarah Hansell
    January 12, 2022
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    Photo of a pharmacy counter with signs indicating that COVID-19 tests are sold out and to check back on Monday. Another sign indicates they are not accepting walk in vaccine visits and one should schedule an appt. online.

    Why are COVID tests and vaccines still so hard to find?

    Nearly two years into the pandemic, county and state officials are still scrambling to keep up
    By
    Henry Brannan
    January 12, 2022
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    Photo of Hibo Mohamed holding her son in her arms posing for a photo.

    Mutual aid gives refugees in Germany a fresh start

    A new pilot project taps volunteers to help refugees settle in Germany. The recipe for success? Responsibilities are shared among many people.
    By
    Ulrich Jonas
    January 5, 2022
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    An art piece by Erika Rier depicting women in bright, vibrant colors.

    Meet the artists changing the narrative around student homelessness

    A collaboration between comic artists, a research team and college students aims to tell the complex stories of homelessness and housing insecurity via ethnographic cartooning
    By
    Kanani Cortez
    January 5, 2022
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    A photo of the sign and building of the Oregon DMV headquarters.

    From a roughly $100 traffic ticket to nearly $9,000 in debt

    DMV fees waived to encourage license reinstatement, but barriers remain for those with debt from minor infractions
    By
    Jake Thomas
    December 29, 2021
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    The photo shows 4 people sitting and smiling on steps. Two people sit on a higher step and the two others on the step below them. They are all smiling and posing for the photo.

    Portland Street Response set for citywide expansion

    Non-police crisis intervention program seeks more funding for around-the-clock operations, building awareness on streets
    By
    Bronwyn Carver
    December 29, 2021

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