Oregon's senior U.S. senator calls for a tax overhaul to support the Green New Deal Oregon’s senior U.S. senator, Ron Wyden, says he intends to use his position as the ranking Democrat of the Senate’s finance and energy committees to push forward the ...
22 Feb 2019 - Joanne Zuhl
Oregon lawmakers push for guidelines on disclosing possible health risks from electromagnetic radiation in schools It’s everywhere. The electrosmog of radiofrequencies, electromagnetic radiation and all the Wi-Fi glory that keeps our world humming along. ...
8 Feb 2019 - Joanne Zuhl
Street Roots reflects on some of the characters that made Old Town what it was – and is today From the rooftop patio of The Society Hotel, guests can relax and enjoy a fine cocktail high above the complex intersection of Northeast Third Avenue and Davis S ...
4 Jan 2019 - Joanne Zuhl
The practice of using police dogs to intimidate inmates is dangerous and unnecessary, Disability Rights Oregon says Oregon’s leading civil rights group for people with disabilities is calling for an end to using dogs in jails to forcibly control inmates. ...
13 Nov 2018 - Joanne Zuhl
Trump is not to blame for our societal destruction, the author of 'America: The Farewell Tour' tells Street Roots; the problem is our political and economic systems What’s wrong with us? As a nation, we are riddled with depression and addiction. ...
5 Oct 2018 - Joanne Zuhl
Chris Hedges recommends these primers on imperialism and capitalism When looking for guidance or inspiration for the resistance, Chris Hedges doesn’t put much faith in so-called leaders. Chris Hedges was part of a team of reporters with the New York Times ...
5 Oct 2018 - Joanne Zuhl
Rep. Keny-Guyer is considering a proposal to limit the mortgage interest deduction, whose dollars disproportionately benefit wealthy Oregonians State Rep. Alissa Keny-Guyer (D-Portland) said she will revisit Oregon’s largest and most popular housing subsi ...
17 Aug 2018 - Joanne Zuhl
Her new book, 'Flyover Country,' is a collection of writings on systemic problems endemic in the Midwest "Flyover country” was never meant to be a flattering term. Middle America, lacking the wealth and sparkle of coastal cities, is viewed ...
8 Jun 2018 - Joanne Zuhl
The grassroots movement changed how people look at addiction and saved countless lives in the process No major city in North America pushes the envelope on harm reduction further than Vancouver, B.C. It started 20 years ago, when a group of drug users for ...
25 May 2018 - Joanne Zuhl
The homeless-services nonprofit's pro-union employees say higher wages and raises are needed to retain staff and better serve clients Editor's note: This story was updated to reflect the results of the Outside In vote. Workers at Outside In, one ...
16 May 2018 - Joanne Zuhl