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Sunday, June 8

What else will be on the ballot?
Three citizen initiatives and four measures referred by the Legislature have already qualified for the Nov. 4 general election ballot, and state officials expect more to come.

One of the initiatives, sponsored by Republican activist Kevin Mannix, would impose mandatory prison sentences for certain drug offenses, car theft and burglary. That will compete with a measure referred to voters by the Legislature that would impose less stringent minimum sentences and beef up treatment programs for drug offenders. (Edward Walsh, The Oregonian)

Saturday, June 7

Passion for Obama
At Tracey Stadamire's Northeast Portland nail salon/photo studio, everyday life hums along even as history gets made.

As Stadamire leans low over her customers' hands, repairing damaged nails and painting on intricate patterns, they gossip and confess and talk about the world. There's a lot to discuss. Husbands and boyfriends. The economy. Gentrification. (Anna Griffin, The Oregonian)

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