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On the cover  Waterboarding. Hypothermia. Stress positions. Prolonged isolation. Sensory deprivation. These “clean” tortures leave deep psychological wounds but few physical scars — and they have been used for decades, not only by dictatorships but by democratic governments, including the United States.

In his massive study “Torture and Democracy,” internationally renowned violence and torture expert Dr. Darius Rejali writes that these interrogation methods not only violate international law, but radicalize enemies, undermine credibility, and yield unreliable intelligence. They do not strengthen national security, but instead make us less safe.  Read more…

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Help document the life and death of James Chasse

Street Roots believes City Hall should suspend the sit-lie and anti-camping ordinances in designated regions of the City of Portland until all nine action steps in the 10-year plan to end homelessness have been implemented and the plan's work is complete. Street Roots believes it is cruel and unusual punishment to continue to criminalize individuals experiencing homelessness who sit, lie or sleep on public property when the City of Portland can’t offer any real, concrete solutions to the crisis until a projected 2015. Learn more...