Eugene Weekly

By Ted Point In Oregon, in the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic, we are all locked down and quarantined. Being a prisoner, I know more … Continue reading →

by Ted Point “Smith,” the officer called, standing in front of cell a few doors down from mine, his voice somewhat muted in an attempt … Continue reading →

By James He makes his way down the third level of the narrow tier, walking slowly, his set of keys jangling at his sides. As … Continue reading →

In one Oregon prison, when a prisoner is experiencing a crisis, another prisoner may be called in to calm emotions. These crisis companions are on … Continue reading →

By Chris Six convicted killers locked in an industrial bakery storage room deep in a maximum-security prison are busy bagging up cookies. But their conversation … Continue reading →

You can get married twice a year, either on a Tuesday in April or a Tuesday in October. You can get married between eight and … Continue reading →

By OMike A good week in prison? I know what you are thinking: That’s an oxymoron if you have ever heard one.  To be honest, … Continue reading →

Less than a mile and a half from the pretty, golden-domed state Capitol building in the heart of sleepy Salem, invisible behind a 25-foot-high concrete … Continue reading →

By Michael 2 At this very moment, I am mad at my friend “Tommy.”   Two things that you should know about me: I seldom … Continue reading →