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S tr e e t R o o ts • News D e c . 3 0 , 2 0 1 6 -J a n . 5 , 2 0 1 7 QUOTABLES, from page 10 “Landlords don’t want to rent to long term tenants, regardless of whether that’s based on their own experience or the myth of the ‘awful tenant.’ To have that type of sentiment is devastating for communities.” - Murray Cox, founder, Inside Airbnb watchdog organization Nov. 18 “We’ve been hearing that for a very long time in rural Oregon, that while it feels like even though we might have a blue Legislature, that political leadership has pretty much abandoned rural Oregon, and as we talk with other states, they’re hearing the same thing from their constituencies as well.” -Jessica Campbell, Rural Organizing Project Oct. 7 “There should be a binding 'None of the Above’ on the ballot so those 38 percent can vote ‘no confidence’ in the whole sham, and if it wins, it requires new elections, for mayor or whatever, and new candidates, if a binding ‘None of the Above’ wins. That has about 90 percent support when you explain it to people.” - Ralph Nader Oct. 14 “Life today is full of happiness, and I am so grateful for everything I have. I’m only getting better every day. This whole experience has made me more appreciative, more loving, better understanding of myself and others. So f stand, wave and throw out the peace sign because I’m truly happy and want to share that feeling with others.” - Betty jo Griffiths, Street Roots 2016 Vendor of the Year Oct. 16 “The fear that these young people have about Measure 11 is real, and the tears and the falling out on court floors, halfway losing their minds because someone is telling them, you’re 16 years ,old, but you’re going to spend 70 months in prison, you’re going to have a felony on your record, and when you get out, what options do you have?” - Elmer Yarbrough, Portland resident, speaking about Measure 11 ’s impact on young black men Aug. 26 P a g e 11 “We can’t keep doing climate-impact things that will toast our food supply - and that includes, especially, poisoning and warming up the oceans. Dead oceans equal catastrophic loss of atmospheric oxygen, and that would be the end of our story. - Margaret Atwood, author Nov. 4 “That’s where justice begins. Not in the courthouse but out on the street corner where you bought this paper. It begins in trying to make sure we are reducing the number of people who are not secure in their housing, not secure in where their food is coming from, and don’t have adequate access to mental health care provision.” - Dean Strang, attorney featured in “Making a Murder” Nov. 11 Betty jo Griffiths “It is brave, but it’s also practical. We like to maintain some control over our life. I watched my nephew die; I watched my husband die; I watched my mother die. I have a lot of desire not to watch that in myself. Nobody knows till they’re there and they’re making that choice, but I wouldn’t hesitate myself.” - Barbara Roberts, former governor of Oregon and champion of the Death with Dignity Act Nov. 25 Gov. Barbara Roberts “There is nothing more important to me than trying to ensure there is some level of habitability on this Earth for my children, all children and all future generations. If we jj don’t turn it around now, there won’t - _ be future generations. We have gone so far down the road with climate J» change that civilization collapse is very nearly inevitable at this point, at jflfl some point in this century, and if we (H| keep going down this road, I think human extinction becomes more and more probable. We will no longer exist as a species, and I find that beyond horrifying.” V - Annette Klapstein, 64, freelance writer 1 who helped shut down five oil pipelines Dec. 2 “If you can feed the belly with a sandwich and feed the soul by truly listening to someone and being present with them and making them feel as though their feelings or thoughts are validated and that they are seen as a human being, that carries with them - that sticks.” - Ken McNickle, “Survivor” cast member and homeless advocate Dec. 16 Ralph Nader ACROSS QOUCHNUT CROSSWORD PUZZLE 1. 4. Fermentation agent Have a bite 6. Tree fluid 7. Cake ingredient Three-ply cookie Hook's henchman Ground grain The gift o f __ Tease or ridicule Francis or Kevin? 8. 9. 12. 1 4. 1 6. 17. down 22 SW 3RD AVE. / 1501 NE DAVIS ST. PORTLAND, OR 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 8. 10. 11. 13. Affirmative! Type of fritter Analyze or try Cake ingredient Très Deal Potter's practice Nosh! Late rapper; abbr. 15. ___appétit WA n U L All Profits Profit to Social Justice All Cannabis with Benefits Panacea is a non-dividend, triple-bottom-line company. We commit 100% of profits to affordable housing and social justice. Everyone else is just sellin'weed. Recycle your cannabis money back to the community at Panacea. 6714 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, Oregon • 503-477-5083 www.panaceapdx.com • panacea_pdx Mon-Sat, 10-8, Sun 11-5
