The Struggle to Save Portland, Oregon

Fighting for Anthony: The Struggle to Save Portland, Oregon

Portland, Oregon, faces a deadly crisis as fentanyl exacerbates the city’s long-standing issues with street homelessness and housing shortages. This challenge puts the city’s progressive identity to the test, with efforts to address the crisis including increased efforts to dismantle tents and relocate individuals to shelters. However, many affected simply relocate, highlighting the complexity of solving homelessness and drug addiction in urban settings. The situation in Portland reflects broader national challenges in dealing with homelessness, drug abuse, and the need for comprehensive social services.