Stirring the Political Pot
As the marijuana industry grows, so does its poltical power

The pot lobby. No, it’s not the waiting area where you sit around before boarding a flight on planet pot. Wacky weed, the devil’s lettuce, … Continue reading
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The pot lobby. No, it’s not the waiting area where you sit around before boarding a flight on planet pot. Wacky weed, the devil’s lettuce, … Continue reading
Some of the nation’s — and the world’s — best roller derby teams are cruising into town for the annual Big O tournament this weekend, … Continue reading
Every time Christmas rolls around, people start talking about the “War on Christmas” and how they feel under attack for saying “Merry Christmas.” So they … Continue reading
• The newly arrived Eugene Voters’ Pamphlet is overwhelming, and it’s hard to imagine anyone plowing through all the arguments regarding elected vs. appointed auditors. … Continue reading
Your pulse rushes as your eyes brush over their sleek curves: the soft dip of a shoulder, the swing of a hip, the succulent valley … Continue reading
“Born on a day God was drunk,” Maria inhabits a Buenos Aires demimonde populated by ghosts, criminals, marionettes, pasta makers, psychoanalysts and other shady characters. … Continue reading
The most entertaining dictum I’ve heard about the question of art’s function — and the easiest to prove — is that the purpose of art … Continue reading
In Eastern Oregon, where marijuana dispensaries are scarce, a shop called 420ville sits quietly in the town of Huntington as an oasis for out-of-state customers. … Continue reading
At the recent debate between Sid Leiken and Joe Berney for Lane County commissioner, Leiken, the incumbent, said Lane County will close the Glenwood Garbage … Continue reading
Nora Kent is running for West Lane County commissioner. I have known and worked with her at Lane Community College and in other community endeavors for … Continue reading