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PHOTOS: George Floyd vigil draws a thousand people to North Portland park, hundreds march

People gathered in solidarity with Minneapolis protesters for a memorial and call for justice before marching downtown Friday night
By
Diego Diaz
May 30, 2020
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Illustration of a police officer standing next to an unhoused person

As police increase Old Town presence, Street Roots vendors focus on learning their rights

DIRECTOR’S DESK | ACLU of Oregon provided Know Your Rights training in response to concerns from unhoused people
By
Kaia Sand
May 29, 2020
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Illustration of a peach sliced in half, whose stone is divided into different paths leading to different homes

I will challenge my fear with generosity — and peach cobbler

A CROOKED PATH FORWARD | The pandemic has tested my interpersonal skills, but I’m rising to the challenge
By
Dustin Dandliker
May 31, 2020
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Rethinking how America cares for its elderly

As the pandemic puts issues facing older adults in the spotlight, AARP Foundation and Justice in Aging look for opportunities to change the status quo
By
Anna Pedersen
May 26, 2020
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Wooden figures hugging

Absence of human touch during pandemic devastates some people, businesses

To others, the reprieve from hugging and hand-shaking is satisfying
By
Tom Henderson
May 24, 2020
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SR editorial: Open hotel rooms to people on the streets

Going beyond triage to long-term solutions, Oregon can look to other jurisdictions that are placing thousands of houseless people indoors amid the pandemic
By
SR editorial board
April 26, 2020
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Screenshot of Rose City Resource app

Rose City Resource is now online

Street Roots’ updated guide provides a complete list of services, as well as notices related to COVID-19
By
Street Roots
May 1, 2020
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Sophie Maziraga

How we launched the digital Rose City Resource

COMMENTARY | I'm proud to take a lead role in this endeavor
By
Sophie Maziraga
May 1, 2020
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Screenshot of Rose City Resource app

Rose City Resource is now online

Street Roots’ updated guide provides a complete list of services, as well as notices related to COVID-19
By
Street Roots
May 1, 2020
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Street Roots Podcast logo with portraits of DeVon Pouncey, Deborah Kafoury and Cole Merkel

STREET ROOTS PODCAST: Deborah Kafoury and Cole Merkel on Measure 26-210

Episode 4: Metro's ballot measure would provide funding for supportive services to the unhoused community
By
DeVon Pouncey
April 30, 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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Illustration of missiles, labeled "Due," headed toward a person

Survey says suspend rent during pandemic, tenant advocacy group finds

Meanwhile, the money owed to landlords mounts, and a long-term solution for tenants isn’t certain
By
Tom Henderson
April 29, 2020
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Street Roots Podcast logo with portraits of DeVon Pouncey and Israel Bayer

STREET ROOTS PODCAST: Talking with Israel Bayer

Episode 3: DeVon Pouncey interviews Street Roots' former executive director about the role of street papers during the pandemic
By
DeVon Pouncey
April 28, 2020
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Jail Cell Door And Welded Iron Bars

Thinking outside the bars: Does coronavirus make the case for jail reform?

Prison reform advocates see an opportunity to rethink who needs to be incarcerated
By
Tom Henderson
April 27, 2020
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Vacancy sign

Motel program launches in Clackamas County

Do Good Multnomah helps people high-risk for the COVID-19 get indoors
By
Cory Elia
April 26, 2020
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SR editorial: Open hotel rooms to people on the streets

Going beyond triage to long-term solutions, Oregon can look to other jurisdictions that are placing thousands of houseless people indoors amid the pandemic
By
SR editorial board
April 26, 2020
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Grants Pass warming shelter

Lawsuit: Grants Pass criminalizes homelessness while offering no shelter

City officials had a simple approach to homelessness: Make life so uncomfortable, they leave. Now a class action suit is the first to test the Boise decision and reveals systemic punishment and harassment for sleeping outdoors.
By
Emily Green
April 25, 2020
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Rainbow in the stormy sky

Street Roots is well versed in addressing challenges with creativity

DIRECTOR'S DESK | We can build a better future, even though we don’t yet know what that is
By
Kaia Sand
April 24, 2020
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Historical photo of the Oregon State Tuberculosis Hospital

How a pandemic divided the haves and have-nots — over 100 years ago

COMMENTARY | Despite more than a century of opportunities to change, Oregon’s response to COVID-19 is all too similar to that of the tuberculosis scourge
By
Doug Kenck-Crispin
April 23, 2020
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A face mask featuring a map of the world

Access and partnership: What immigrants and refugees need during the COVID-19 crisis

COMMENTARY | Inclusive policies and practices will ensure access and support to everyone
By
Som Subedi
April 22, 2020
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A tent in a pool of water near the Willamette River at Wallace Marine Park in Salem

Homeless residents, advocates in Salem area take issue with government response

Regional officials’ focus on securing assistance years in the future does little to address today’s crisis, critics say
By
Tom Henderson
April 22, 2020
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Alex Rodriquez at the Street Roots office

If you did not file taxes, these folks can help you get your stimulus payment

Street Roots and other organizations are helping non-filers navigate a new tax portal — but tax experts say those who skip filing might be missing out on another credit
By
Anna Pedersen
April 21, 2020
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Concept of the risk of collapse of the capitalism system with the global epidemic of COVID-19

Back to normal is not good enough; we need a new economy

COMMENTARY | The failings of our current system are only accentuated by the coronavirus crisis
By
Martin Hart-Landsberg
April 21, 2020
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Street Roots vendor Alex

Street Roots vendor profile: We are building trust

Soon after Alex joined Street Roots, he became part of the Coronavirus Prevention and Action Team, taking resources to people on the streets
By
Robin Havenick
April 20, 2020
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A guide puppy

Guide dogs draw complaints for failing to follow social distancing guidelines

With COVID-19 measures comes a new set of challenges for people experiencing blindness and visual impairment, and for their dogs
By
Libby Dowsett
April 19, 2020
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Overview of the LGBTQ+ camp and an adjacent camp

PHOTOS: LGBTQ+ camp opens in Portland in response to COVID-19

A homeless camp for people of color and another for the general population are also set to open over the weekend
By
Celeste Noche
April 18, 2020
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Street Roots Podcast logo with portraits of DeVon Pouncey and Tina Drake

STREET ROOTS PODCAST: Talking with Tina Drake, our newest staffer

Episode 2: DeVon Pouncey interviews the former vendor, who recently joined the Street Roots staff and also moved into housing
By
DeVon Pouncey
April 17, 2020

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