Opinion Archives - Street Roots

A cutout photo of a young Jesse Jackson on the right side of the image. Behind him is a photo with a blue filter and swirl over it.

Remembering Jesse Jackson in Portland

by Jason Renaud February 25, 2026

Two people wearing rain jackets and a rain poncho stand outside with signs. One holds a sign that says "Joy is an act of rebellion."

Last Month in Oregon Labor | A call for the labor movement to join the fight for affordable housing and renters’ rights

by Aurora Biggers January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

An illustration of a tent with circles behind it. Within the circles are a stethoscope, medication and an emergency vehicle.

Opinion | When medical care ends, homelessness begins

by Maritza Kritz January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

A mass of illustrated red tents fill a corner of the image.

Letter from the editor | Every sweep comes at a cost

by K. Rambo January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

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Opinion | A note from the vendor program director

by Paul Susi December 24, 2025January 6, 2026

A group of 6 people are gathered on a street corner, holding signs. The signs say, "No contract. No coffee." "Baristas on strike" and "Union yes! Union Proud!"

Last Month in Oregon Labor | The myth of unskilled labor

by Aurora Biggers December 10, 2025January 9, 2026

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Letter from the editor | Support your local newspaper

by K. Rambo December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

People standing in a line are holding signs at a picket line. One sign says, "patients over profits."

Last Month in Oregon Labor | October 2025

by Aurora Biggers November 12, 2025November 14, 2025

A person stands with a megaphone in hand and addresses a crowd.

Last month in Oregon Labor | September 2025

by Aurora Biggers October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

A fishing pile with the state of Oregon as its bait is on a light blue background.

Letter from the editor | Portland and Oregon electeds took the bait

by K. Rambo October 8, 2025October 9, 2025