There’s a place in the sun calling your name this weekend, but before you head out, don’t forget to grab the latest edition of Street Roots. Vendors will be out in force bright and early on Friday morning with the new paper in hand. Here’s a peek at what’s inside:
Jefferson Smith’s view from the east: State Rep. Jefferson Smith is sounding the alarm that East Portland is where it’s at, from the vantage of working-class and lower-income families - and where it’s not, judging by local resources. Israel Bayer talks with Rep. Smith about what’s happening in this land of flux.
How does a garden grow? A Street Roots vendor puts on the garden gloves and calls his friends to help a small church create a community garden. Cassandra Koslen writes about how this convergence of support sprung to life.
Bugged out: Be it rags to riches, bedbugs don’t discriminate: Author Martha Gies delves into world of bedbugs, from their upscale East Coast beginnings to their erroneous moniker as a poor man’s problem. Plus, tips for what to do if you suspect bedbugs have put the moves on you, too.
Migration Nation: The author of “Moving Millions” talks about where we’re going wrong in the immigration debate.
Summit galvanizes faith-based efforts for homeless students: 18,000 homeless students in Oregon schools and more to come, according to state figures. The faith-based community is joining forces to fill the gaps for a fragile portion of the next generation.
Plus, commentaries by Julie McCurdy and Art Garcia, real poetry and more. You’re going to be in the sun a long time this weekend — better bring a Street Roots to read! Your vendors say thanks!