Street Roots vendors Don and Cynthia get a place to call their own By Ashley Koronko,Contributing Writer It was cold and windy when I pulled up to meet Cynthia and Don near what was soon to be their ...

The title of author Sasha Abramsky’s new book, “The American Way of Poverty,” might sound a bit patronizing to patriotic ears, given that Abramsky was born in Great Britain and attended Oxford ...

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 ...

The lifelong advocate talks climate change activism in this installment of Nothing More Hopeful Bonnie McKinlay arrives at my house a little out of breath, greets my dog, and apologizes for being late ...

Living between two worlds: African refugees battle cultural isolation as they try to adapt to their new home in Portland From the August 7 edition of Street Roots. On ...

Talking activism, faith and the face of southern poverty with Emily Saliers of the folk duo Indigo Girls Emily Saliers has been one half of the iconic folk duo, Indigo Girls for more than 30 years. In ...

Vendor corner: Customer’s kindness saves a vendor’s life From the July 10 edition of Street Roots Vendors experience generosity from Street Roots customers on a daily basis. It is usually done out of ...

How housing faired at the past session in Salem by Alison McIntosh, Contributing Writer Looking ahead to February 2012 — our voices can create housing opportunity. The State Legislature has been ...

There’s a lot of reason to celebrate this Independence Day. July Fourth is a time to look back on the founding of the United States and the documents that shape and control our democracy. We saw the ...