Sept. 18, 2008
Friday’s almost here! The best part of which will be the Sept. 19 edition of Street Roots gracing your favorite vendor’s hands. Get yours first thing in the morning, and pick up a spare for the office. They’re just that good!
This week:
Revolution: Srdja Popovic, one of the founding members of the youth movement that toppled Serbian dictator Slobodan Milosevic, talks about nonviolent revolt. Israel Bayer conducts a fascinating interview during Popovic's visit to Portland.
Two years after James Chasse’s death and what do we have to show for it? Amanda Waldroupe talks with police and advocates on what’s improved, and what remains to be seen.
Tricks of the trade-off: Mara Grunbaum gets the buzz from sex workers and their take on the ramped up efforts to arrest and incarcerate prostitutes working 82nd Avenue.
Addict's Almanac, Part V: Tye Doudy continues the diary of his life on Portland’s streets as an addict. See the earlier postings from this compelling series here.
When your doctor becomes your dealer: For such a small country, The Netherlands manages to do drugs in a big, big way. Here is the story of one millionaire’s descent into prescription drug addiction and his efforts to change the system that delivered him pill after pill.
And that’s barely the half of it! Check out our listings of sales sites and say hello to a vendor this weekend.
Posted by Joanne Zuhl