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50 years ago, a wild riot took place in downtown Portland

The South Park Blocks erupted in violence, and 21 protesters were hospitalized due to injuries from police beatings
By
Doug Kenck-Crispin
May 11, 2020
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Two people loading a vehicle with boxes

Communities respond to needs of 500 Oregon foster families, but more help is needed

My NeighbOR connects foster families with goods and services donated by their neighbors
By
Libby Dowsett
May 9, 2020
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Exterior entrance to the DHS building

During pandemic, more Oregonians interested in foster parenting, adoption

The governor's stay-home order has resulted in more connections with prospective foster families, says the director of Every Child
By
Libby Dowsett
May 9, 2020
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Illustration of a diverse group of people wearing face masks

Medicare for All activists hope to seize this opportunity

The government's response to COVID-19 could give Americans a taste of ‘socialized medicine' and lift critics' fears, says Stephanie Nakajima of Healthcare-NOW
By
Tom Henderson
May 5, 2020
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Street Roots is hiring a reporter

This is a contract position for 30 hours per week for 4 months, beginning in late May
May 4, 2020
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Portland Whole Foods employee speaks out for those too fearful to come forward

Essential workers staged a nationwide strike on May Day, citing coronavirus exposure concerns and substandard benefits at some of the nation's largest retailers
By
Emily Green
May 2, 2020
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Ethan Knight and Mike Schmidt

Mutlnomah County DA race: interviews with Ethan Knight and Mike Schmidt

The candidates answer Street Roots' questions about how they'd approach the job as the county's top prosecutor
By
Joanne Zuhl Emily Green
May 2, 2020
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Ethan Knight in focus, next to a faded image of Mike Schmidt

Meet Multnomah County DA candidate Ethan Knight

Endorsed by the incumbent, Ethan Knight has put prosecuting right-wing extremists at the forefront of his campaign
By
Joanne Zuhl Emily Green
May 2, 2020
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Mike Schmidt in focus, next to a faded image of opponent Ethan Knight

Meet Multnomah County DA candidate Mike Schmidt

Mike Schmidt wants to progressively reform the District Attorney’s Office, using data and research as his guide
By
Joanne Zuhl Emily Green
May 2, 2020
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Ethan Knight and Mike Schmidt

Neighborhood prosecutors: Multnomah County DA candidates share their views

Street Roots asked Ethan Knight and Mike Schmidt whether they'd continue a program that often results in prosecutions for low-level misdemeanors
May 2, 2020

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