Candidate interview: Amanda Fritz Amanda Fritz sets new goals in run for second term By Jake Thomas, Staff Writer In 2008, Amanda Fritz, a psychiatric nurse and neighborhood activist, became the first ever non-incumbent to win a seat on Portland City Coun ...
7 Nov 2011 - Street Roots
Living in gangland: Former gang member turned educator talks about the globalization of a violent culture By Jake Thomas, Staff Writer Luis Rodriguez joined an East Los Angeles street gang when he was just 11 years old. After living a tumultuous life that ...
18 Aug 2011 - Street Roots
Accessing your vote: Legislation may mean more access to voting in Oregon By Jake Thomas, Contributing Writer Voter turnout in Oregon could see an increase among low-income individuals, students and others around the state. With less than 10,000 people re ...
4 Aug 2011 - Street Roots