Not much you can buy for a buck these days, except for the finest newspaper west of the Rockies! That’s right! Street Roots is a bargain to you and a big deal to our awesome community vendors, who will be stocked with these great stories bright and early Friday morning:
Where the grass is always greener: World travel host Rick Steves talks about traveling as a political act and how it reflects on his views of the country he calls home, including his views on marijuana. Rosette Royale gets an exclusive interview with a man who might surprise you.
Two honored for work to end domestic violence: Amanda Waldroupe talks with two women who are changing the lives of countless others with their work to end domestic violence.
A measure of justice: Joanne Zuhl interviews Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley on his support of a new bill that seeks to correct egregious gaps in oversight in the Bush administration’s notorious Patriot Act. It would also repeal immunity for telecommunication companies in cahoots with the government to spy on U.S. citizens.
“These are normal blue-collar Americans”: Says Papa Roach front man Jacoby Shaddix, whose own experience with homelessness has had a profound impact on his life.
The torture doctors: A growing chorus of experts and investigators have accused physicians working for coalition forces of hiding the effects of torture, colluding with the individuals responsible and even participating in torturous acts.
And so much more than the mere Web can handle! Find out for yourself, with a smart purchase from your friendly neighborhood vendor. Thank you!