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Piper McDaniel

Investigative Reporter

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Piper McDaniel reports on social justice, climate change and other interesting things. She was an investigative fellow at Mother Jones, and has been published in The Oregonian, NPR, the Los Angeles Times, Huffington Post, High Country News and others. She won a Los Angeles Associated Press award for her reporting on the role of poverty in California’s black-market cannabis industry. Follow her on Twitter @Piperamcdaniel and email piper@streetroots.org.

Articles by Piper McDaniel

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    A photo of the Hillsboro Bridge Shelter which is a shelter converted from an Econolodge motel. The view of the units is from the parking lot and there are cars in the lot and black pavement.

    HUD launches affordable housing and rehousing initiative to combat national homelessness crisis

    “Homelessness is not a political issue. It’s about human lives.”
    By
    Piper McDaniel
    August 3, 2022
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    A face covering/mask and a gavel sit on a wooden table with a piece of paper that says "Eviction Notice. Notice to quit" and a letter starts below that says, "Dear Tenant"

    Oregon eviction rates keep rising in a time of historic need

    Pandemic-era rent assistance and eviction protections are dwindling. In a state with skyrocketing rent, tenants struggle to keep up.
    By
    Piper McDaniel
    August 3, 2022
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    A side view of a Portland Police Bureau vehicle. Text on the side of the car says, "Supervisor. Portland Police. Sworn to protect. Dedicated to serve." with an illustration of a rose.

    Portland Police Bureau’s budget reduction was slight and short-lived

    After a brief dip in PPB funding after 2020 protests, PPB budget reaches record $249 million
    By
    Piper McDaniel
    August 3, 2022
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    An illustration of a giant padlock locked up and wrapped around a house.

    Eviction Representation for All wants renters to have right to counsel

    Multnomah County tenants' advocacy group seeks to place a ballot measure ensuring the right to legal representation if their landlord tries to evict
    By
    Piper McDaniel
    July 27, 2022
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    A photo of the ornate gateway arch that leads into Portland's Old Town/ Chinatown neighborhood. The arch is flanked by two bronze lion stratues.

    Homeless people are more likely to be victims of violence than housed people

    For many housed people, there is a tendency to conflate unhoused populations with violent crime and danger, but crime rates tell a different story.
    By
    Piper McDaniel
    July 13, 2022
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    A photo of a physical monument of the Oregon state seal

    Secretary of State investigating People for Portland for possible election law violations

    A complaint argues the nonprofit acts as a political committee
    By
    Piper McDaniel
    June 30, 2022
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    Illustrations of a house with a chimney, front door and a hammer and dollar bills atop the roof. The illustrations are on a blue background.

    Half of Oregon renters spend more than 30% of their income on rent

    The housing shortage plays a role, but building more homes won't fix the affordability crisis.
    By
    Piper McDaniel
    June 1, 2022
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    Two signs hang on a fence outside the Queer Affinity Village. The signs say, "respect people's privacy" and "there's no place in portland for hate"

    Neighborhood associations demand criminal background checks in Safe Rest Villages citywide, prompting discrimination concerns

    City officials did not say if background checks are being considered
    By
    Piper McDaniel
    May 25, 2022
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    Photo of a fenced off area at the Oregon State Penitentiary

    COVID-19 protocols, high death rates prompt concerns about Oregon Department of Corrections

    After deadliest year in recent history in Oregon prisons, a legal nonprofit was granted class action status for an ongoing lawsuit about COVID-19 protocols. The ODOC says the suit justifies their lack of transparency.
    By
    Melanie Henshaw Piper McDaniel
    May 18, 2022
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    A stack of money sits in the center of the image with a tiny red plastic house sitting atop the pile of money.

    Oregon doesn’t evaluate vast majority of tax breaks, costing billions in lost revenue

    Gov. Kate Brown says special tax treatment amplifies racial inequity
    By
    Piper McDaniel
    April 13, 2022

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