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Think Of The Children
COVID-19 has taken a lot from our children this past year: no in person schooling, no socializing with friends and no sports. The elimination of … Continue reading
It’s Unforgivable
In today’s letters (1/14), Christopher and Deb Michaels argue that we should “practice forgiveness” with the seditious rabble that invaded the Capitol. No. No forgiveness. … Continue reading
The Vegan Revolution
It is said, “All revolutions devour their own children.” Don’t forget to eat your vegetables America! Bob Springenberg Eugene
When Is A Mob Not A Mob?
What’s the difference between a mob injuring officers and breaking into and trying to burn down federal buildings in a city and a mob breaking … Continue reading
No-Maskers, Unmasked
Today [Jan. 16] there were the “no-maskers,” an aggressive group of less than 20 young men and women shouting at people walking by Market of … Continue reading
A Time To Step Up And Help
The housing crisis is at an all time high here in Lane County. According to county information there are at least 9,600 homeless people living … Continue reading
The Postman
Multi-faceted Salem artist with connections to Eugene sends concerts to your mailbox
The daily mail delivery has become a comfort — thanks to the depths of the pandemic and working from home, and despite the U.S. Postal … Continue reading
Biden My Time
For the first time in 10 years, Democrats have the White House and Congress. So what’s next?
The last time Democrats had both chambers of Congress and the White House, Barack Obama had overcome the odds and had been elected the first … Continue reading
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Government For Sale
Want to buy a senator? It’s easy, and you don’t even have to win the lottery! I sent Jon Ossoff $50, and he won! And … Continue reading
When History Imitates Fantasy
As I was watching the events of Jan. 6, 2021 unfold in Washington D.C., the sight of the barbarians waving their T**** flags on the … Continue reading
Save The Restaurants
Still a temporary freeze on eat-in restaurants? How much longer will we have this restriction? As we roll over into 2021, we are on our … Continue reading
Picture A World Without Him
I have seen enough photos, heard enough words and tweets over the last for years of the chief insurrectionist who resides in the White House. … Continue reading
Oregon’s Letting Its Guard Down
James Houston is right (“Defend Oregon’s Southern Border,” Letters 1/7). You know it’s spring at the coast when the Florida license plates arrive: AZ, TX, … Continue reading
Where’s The Evidence, GOP?
Commenting on the Trump-incited deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, the Chair of the Oregon Republican Party, Bill Currier said, “We believe presidential election fraud … Continue reading