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Anna Pedersen

Anna Pedersen is a freelance writer and editor based in Portland. She writes about Latin American language and culture, immigration, migrant labor, and housing insecurity. She is the founder and editorial director of Headway Quarterly, a literary magazine about the writing process, and the managing editor for Go Overseas, a community reviews travel site.

Articles by Anna Pedersen

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    Wall of Mom protesters line up, wearing protective masks and yellow shirts, some of which say: Summoned Mama. One protester holds a sign that says: Go Home U Are Fucking Grounded!

    Opinion | Portland has the Wall of Moms. Argentina has Las Madres de la Plaza de Mayo.

    The U.S. government’s use of force against protesters — and the mothers who are fighting it — bears unmistakable resemblance to Argentina’s Dirty War
    By
    Anna Pedersen
    July 29, 2020
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    A group of supporters break ground

    In Oregon, reproductive rights prevail even as pandemic limits some services

    The regional arm of Planned Parenthood and its advocacy partner are adapting, and the women who head these organizations discuss how
    By
    Anna Pedersen
    May 28, 2020
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    Rethinking how America cares for its elderly

    As the pandemic puts issues facing older adults in the spotlight, AARP Foundation and Justice in Aging look for opportunities to change the status quo
    By
    Anna Pedersen
    May 26, 2020
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    Eviction notice

    Matthew Desmond: Pandemic brings new mission to ensure housing for everyone

    It’s time to rethink eviction policies in America, the “Evicted” author tells Street Roots
    By
    Anna Pedersen
    May 8, 2020
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    Alex Rodriquez at the Street Roots office

    If you did not file taxes, these folks can help you get your stimulus payment

    Street Roots and other organizations are helping non-filers navigate a new tax portal — but tax experts say those who skip filing might be missing out on another credit
    By
    Anna Pedersen
    April 21, 2020
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    Oregon farmworker in the field

    Fields of fear: Oregon farmworkers lack safety net as pandemic threatens jobs, health

    Farmworkers are considered essential workers, but they don’t necessarily receive essential services such as health care and unemployment benefits
    By
    Anna Pedersen Tom Henderson
    April 11, 2020
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    Clackamas Service Center

    Making it work: Clackamas Service Center adapts, remains a lifeline to those in need

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, the center continues to provide essential services, such as groceries and meals, to low-income and homeless people
    By
    Anna Pedersen
    April 3, 2020
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    Paul Lumley

    Portland alternative school brings success stories for Native American youths

    NAYA’s Many Nations Academy offers support to students affected by homelessness, violence and other barriers to traditional education
    By
    Anna Pedersen
    March 22, 2020
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    Line for immigration

    Portland a battleground over immigration and health care

    Nadia Dahab, a local attorney involved in the legal fight against Trump’s policy banning immigrants who can’t pay for health care, says the White House is subverting Congress
    By
    Anna Pedersen
    January 17, 2020
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    Crowd at Oregon OSHA conference

    Spanish-language conference – a first for Oregon OSHA – reveals gaps in training, safety

    The event, geared toward workers rather than supervisors, draws attention to accidents that result from a language barrier
    By
    Anna Pedersen
    December 6, 2019

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