Slant – 2016-12-15
• Listening to Mayor Kitty Piercy give her farewell to the City Club of Eugene on Dec. 9 made us grateful that we live in … Continue reading
Year: 2016
Musicians Fight Back
Eugene musicians organize to prevent sexual assault in the music scene
Last summer, Portland (and former Eugene) musician Joel Majid admitted on social media he was a sexual predator. The shocking confession garnered national attention, shining … Continue reading
Arts Hound
Sniffing out what you shouldn’t miss in the arts this week
As the clock ticks down to the inauguration, and the president-elect continues to play fast and loose with Chinese diplomacy, it’s an apt time to … Continue reading
The NAACP Removes Barriers
“We serve as a reminder of where we’ve been and where we’re going,” says local NAACP President Eric Richardson. “We call on the United States … Continue reading
Pollution Update
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued fines on Dec. 5 to food processing equipment manufacturer A & K Development Co. and to G … Continue reading
Letters to the Editor – 2016-12-15
SPREADING KINDNESS It’s easier to share with Lane County neighbors in need of food thanks to Capella Market’s new cashier station signage. Cappella staffers Reisa … Continue reading
Fight for Women and LGBTQ
Planned Parenthood Is Not Giving Up The mission of Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon (PPSO) is to ensure the right and ability of all individuals … Continue reading
City Hall
'Rosie Scenario' Weighs in on City Hall, EWEB and Downtown
So, I asked my friend Rosie Scenario: I know you just sold your prediction business for a big loss after the last election, but what … Continue reading
Weed Turns some Users Green in the Gills
“Weed is really amazing for a ton of people, but really dangerous for some,” Kristen Mort says. Her 18-year old son was hospitalized earlier this … Continue reading
Democracy and Education
The War on Local Control of Schools Continues
Local democratic control over education has been under assault for three decades. Sometimes this takes the form of federal mandates to use “Common Core” curriculum … Continue reading