Street Roots will have about 80 vendors filing through the office for a new edition of the newspaper Friday morning. Get your copy bright and early from your neighborhood sales man or woman, and your weekend will be off to a great start! Here's what's rolling on the presses now:
Oregon Hold 'em: Mediation efforts ramp up for foreclosure victims, but other resources from the national mortgage settlement await lawmakers' discretion. A look at what Oregon has on tap for its share of the money, and what other states have done with their portion.
The gravity of abuse: Part 2 in this riveting series that chronicles one families fall into domestic violence.
Quiz, culture and, oh yeah, community service: Wayne Baseden brings his own flavor and inspiration to the crew members assigned to Portland's community service program.
Wee, the people: Jack Sim from the World Toilet Organization wants everyone to face facts around their most basic need.
Plus, commentary from Partnership for Safety and Justice, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, economist Robin Hahnel, Neighborhood Partnerships and Melissa Favara. Don't forget to pack a dollar for Street Roots and have a great weekend read!