The Challenge: Homelessness has plagued communities throughout Oregon, and Clackamas County is no exception. Although we’re doing better than our neighbors, our community still has hundreds of chronically homeless individuals suffering from acute shelter insecurity. There’s a complex interplay of...
7 February 2024
Beyond Decriminalization: Addressing the Root Causes of Drug Addiction
Drug decriminalization was sold to Oregonians as a forward-thinking, compassionate, results-oriented solution to the state’s surging addiction problem. The catastrophic fallout from Measure 110 has exposed the empty promises behind the push for decriminalization and their deadly consequences. Measure 110...
31 January 2024
Yes, Homelessness & Drug Addiction Are Related: Here’s How
The connection between drug addiction and homelessness is complex. But, there is a connection. Tragically, some policymakers can’t even make the first step of recognizing that relationship. In the name of equity, anti-racism, and other progressive trends, Portland has ignored...
