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ANNUAL REPORT J u l y 2 O ll- J 'M n e 2 0 1 2 Journalism that makes a difference on the streets “I like the feeling o f honesty that comes from selling Street Roots. I may not make a lot o f money, but I feel good about what I ’m doing. I feel like I get an added sense o f satisfaction when I ’m able to turn somebody on to the newspaper for the first time, especially i f they end up buying one because it’s something that I feel a strong alliance with. I t ’s something I ’d like to be an advocate for long after I need to actually sell it myself. ow m u ch d ifference can one m o re p e rso n a litie s and e n te r ta in e r s into n e w sp a p e r m ake? 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The serif which debuted in Street Roots in November, chronicled the diversity of this complex diagnosis i autism, illustrating the challenges and beauty of ai unconventional life. The collection was on display Witness Gallery in Portland in May and honored ir The Best of Photo Journalism 2012. Left, a photo eska Adams kayaking with her water therapy ser dog, Orka.
