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If you are already a regular customer of Melissa Walsh, one of Street Roots great vendors, you’ll especially enjoy this edition of Street Roots. It features a story in pictures of Melissa and her husb… more →
For those who can't afford free speech
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rocketpoetry wrote 2 weeks ago: If you are already a regular customer of Melissa Walsh, one of Street Roots great vendors, you’ll es … more →
Thomas Greco talks economics
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rocketpoetry wrote 2 weeks ago: Money is the root of all evil, so the saying goes. It’s not just a tired platitude, says Thomas Grec … more →
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rocketpoetry wrote 1 month ago: What do vampires, basketball players and fine food have in common? You guessed it! They’re all part … more →
Sen. Jeff Merkley joins a crew of senators taking aim at the Patriot Act and the telecom companies it rode in on
rocketpoetry wrote 1 month ago: From the Oct. 16 edition of Street Roots For eight years now, nearly all things bad coming out of th … more →
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rocketpoetry wrote 1 month ago: Not much you can buy for a buck these days, except for the finest newspaper west of the Rockies! Tha … more →
Three weeks, eight hours and what a coincidence
rocketpoetry wrote 1 month ago: We at Street Roots don’t even attempt to compete with the Mighty O, what with their daily circ … more →
Editorial: Police tactics undermine city’s work
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rocketpoetry wrote 2 months ago: For years, St. Francis dining hall has been more than a place to gather for a meal. It is that rare … more →
Homelessness poses special challenges for H1N1 preparations
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rocketpoetry wrote 2 months ago: From the Sept. 18 edition of Street Roots. Flu season, and perhaps a particularly nasty one, is on t … more →
Portland attorney and former interrogator Travis Hall talks about what interrogation once was, and what it should be again
rocketpoetry wrote 2 months ago: From the Sept. 18 edition of Street Roots Earlier this month, a federal appellate court ruled that f … more →
Will success spoil Michael Franti?*
rocketpoetry wrote 2 months ago: From the Sept. 4 edition of Street Roots. The song is infectious. A bouncing celebration of drum-n-s … more →
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rocketpoetry wrote 2 months ago: They say rain is headed our way, which means bring a plastic bag when you head out to pick up your n … more →
Who’s raking the muck? Harper's editor lays out his vision of modern day journalism
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rocketpoetry wrote 3 months ago: From the August 21 edition of Street Roots Like many people these days, Ken Silverstein has offered … more →
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rocketpoetry wrote 3 months ago: Thanks to all of you who wrote in about our vendors lately. We’ve known how great they are for years … more →
Update on NW Oregon Families: Families on the fringe go month-to-month unsure of housing assistance
rocketpoetry wrote 3 months ago: (Jennifer Cherry stands in the doorway of her home, holding the cancellation letter from the housing … more →
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rocketpoetry wrote 3 months ago: Journalism is the first rough draft of history, a famous publisher once said. Get a leg up on the fu … more →
Judge's ruling advances anti-camping lawsuit
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rocketpoetry wrote 3 months ago: A district judge has given the green light to a group of people experiencing homelessness to go forw … more →
Balancing act: Ted Wheeler wants to talk urban renewal areas. Here's why you should listen
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rocketpoetry wrote 4 months ago: From the July 10 edition of Street Roots From his corner office on the sixth floor of the Multnomah … more →
NW Section 8 casualties get some relief
rocketpoetry wrote 4 months ago: HUD: An estimated one out of every 200 Oregonians are homeless Nearly 300 families in Northwest Oreg … more →
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rocketpoetry wrote 4 months ago: The cool breezes call for a cup of joe and a seat outside of your favorite café with your favorite n … more →
