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• If you have been lucky enough to watch David Byrne’s American Utopia on HBO, you might note that a company called Participant was one of … Continue reading
Opinion Archive
Measure 20-312
Please vote for clean water, healthy soil and community resilience
By Alec Hrynyshyn It is painful to see harm come to the people and the places you love. The recent fires in the McKenzie Valley … Continue reading
Remembering Jim Weaver
Memories of the former congressman who fought for the environment
In 1986, or thereabouts, Jim Weaver and I walked around Waldo Lake together for an Oregon Natural Resources Council fundraiser. There, as always, Jim was … Continue reading
A Lesson in Leadership
Secretary of State candidate Shemia Fagan is the type of political leader Oregonians deserve
On June 25, 2019, I was in Salem at the Capitol with approximately 100 young people from across Oregon. These young Oregonians traveled long distances, … Continue reading
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• We wish we weren’t exaggerating when we say “Vote as if your life depended on it,” but it’s 2020 and we have COVID-19 and Donald … Continue reading
Jim Weaver 1927-2020
A remembrance of Oregon’s charismatic 4th District congressman from 1975-1987
By Joe Rutledge Given the enduring impact of Jim Weaver’s accomplishments during his years in Congress as well as the countless friends, colleagues, news organizations … Continue reading
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• With President Donald Trump catching COVID-19, together with many others at the White House and upper levels of government, we are all glued to … Continue reading
Purpose
With this year’s losses comes the realization of what life is about
By Ayisha Elliott With the passing of John Lewis, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Chadwick Boseman, Kobe Bryant and more, it has felt like a loss of … Continue reading
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• So many wonderful words have been written about the remarkable Ruth Bader Ginsberg since her death Sept. 18. But our favorites are her own … Continue reading
The Burning Question
When do we get serious about climate action?
By Emily Semple and Ralph McDonald “Big Trees Cause Rain.” As long-term Eugene residents, we remember the vintage bumper sticker. But in no prior September … Continue reading