This All Has A History
A refresher in African American history is in order. Kidnapped Africans were first brought as slaves to the future USA in 1565, at St. Augustine, … Continue reading
Letters Editor
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Treat Causes Of Racism
Police brutality is at one end of the school-to-prison pipeline. Schools are at the beginning of it. If we are serious about doubling down against … Continue reading
Damned Cheapskate Cyclists!
Thank you, Karen Cross (“Don’t yell, get a bell,” Letters 5/28). In my lifetime I have been a pedestrian, a bicyclist, a motorcyclist and a … Continue reading
Mask Up, Or Else
OK, people, recently I took a hike up Spencer Butte. I was amazed that only about one in eight people were wearing masks. I know … Continue reading
We Have A Long Road Ahead
Many thanks to the writers of the extremely informative “Why They Had to Go: Statement on The Fall of The Pioneer Statues” (EW, 6/25). I … Continue reading
Eugene Zoning Is Racist
A great example of institutional racism is exclusionary zoning, something very relevant to Eugene. Pretty much all of Eugene is zoned as low density housing, … Continue reading
Read Up On Education
Have you read Michelle Obama’s bestseller Becoming? What a delightful read! It would convince anyone the importance of increasing funds for education. A free community … Continue reading
Web Extra Letters
The letters that didn't make it into print this week are still worth a read
FREEDOM TAKES WORK On July 4 we recognized the Declaration of Independence defining the American dream as inalienable natural liberties including life, liberty and the … Continue reading
Equal Pay For All
The slavery which started in 1619 and which theoretically ended in 1863 has since been replaced by wage discrimination. People of color and women have … Continue reading
Wear Your Mask!
Covering your nose and mouth keeps you from spreading virus during the hours before you feel sick or if you are mildly infected. This is … Continue reading