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Chris May

Reporter

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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

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    A house nearly topples off a cliff

    The evictions are coming — and Wall Street is ready

    Thousands of Portlanders are barely hanging on to housing, and their losses could be another opportunity for investors to gobble up properties
    By
    Chris May
    September 2, 2020
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    Household belongings are packed up inside an apartment

    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
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    A CenturyLink sign on an office building

    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
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    Person wearing a protective face mask

    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
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    Felicity Ratway stands in front of a booth in the park

    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
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    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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