Don’t let the cool breezes make you give up on summer. There’s hot stuff coming your way this weekend — and that includes Street Roots! Your friendly neighborhood vendor will be stocked up come Friday morning, so have your dollar and a friendly smile ready to go. Here’s what’s rolling off the press right now:
‘Never say never’: A talk with Multnomah County Chairman Jeff Cogen on what’s wrong, what’s right, and what could be.
A very gendered experience: The first survey of its kind reveals startling statistics about the health and experiences of homeless women.
A good read: This summer, Portland writer and educator Laura Moulton took it upon herself to bring a mobile library to the streets. Her project captured the attention of not only people experiencing homelessness, but the community at large, people in the media, and a devoted cadre of volunteers.
‘I have a sense of urgency, but we need to do it right.’ Controversy over the city’s fair housing audit doesn’t sway efforts to push forward on a plan for more tests.
Plus commentary from The Bus Project and the Center for Intercultural Organizing, along with more news, a new vendor profile and some of the best poetry from the streets. And the crossword is back! Don’t forget to grab your Street Roots before you head out of town, or make sure you get one before next week begins. Your vendor will thank you!