Chris May | Street Roots

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Chris May is an investigative journalist based in Oregon. His reporting focuses on climate change, prisons and migrant communities. Send tips to chris@streetroots.org or securely via Signal @ 503-334-7734.

Articles by Chris May

FAQ | What you need to know if you cannot pay your rent or mortgage

The Oregon Legislature extended a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the pandemic, but tenants and homeowners are required to take certain steps to protect themselves

By
Chris May

July 27, 2020
New CenturyLink contract adds communication barriers for Oregon prisoners

Already deprived of in-person visits during the pandemic, prisoners and the people they talk to on the outside now face new fees and are subject to data collection

By
Chris May

June 25, 2020
Non-English-speaking patients in Oregon often denied adequate translation services

Long-standing problems with the interpreter industry put vulnerable populations at risk in medical settings

By
Chris May

June 18, 2020
Interpreters struggle to make ends meet, stay safe during pandemic

Those working in health care settings in Oregon have limited legal protections and unreliable access to PPE

By
Chris May

June 11, 2020
Prisoners and protesters decry conditions among Oregon state prisons as COVID-19 spreads among facilities

The number of prisoners in quarantine outnumbers tests conducted 6 to 1

By
Chris May

April 29, 2020

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