Body Positive
Major kudos to Freudian Slip for the recent ad in Eugene Weekly that moves beyond the typical super skinny and young lingerie model. Great job … Continue reading
Year: 2018
Don’t Blame Trump
I am just about as “live and let live” as it gets. If Hugo Nicolas and another couple million DACA folks stay or leave, it … Continue reading
Behind the Times
UO releases emails between a New York Times editor and UO President Schill
On Oct. 6, 2017, University of Oregon President Michael Schill was scheduled to deliver the State of the University address when student activists occupied the … Continue reading
Black Lives, Local History
A Black Lives Matter photo exhibit at Churchill High School causes controversy
Black History Month started as an internal celebration, expanding from Negro History Week during the Harlem Renaissance. Designated the second week of February to bookend … Continue reading
Bailing on the Justice System
System of public defense is inadequate, attorneys say
The public defender system in Eugene and Springfield discourages quality representation by free attorneys, according to local lawyers. Attorney groups that contract with the cities … Continue reading
Burgerville
Record label pays tribute to women in rock with two-night fest at Hi-Fi
Popular California record and tape label Burger Records reflects the West Coast garage, punk and psychedelic rock revival upon which well-known acts like Ty Segall … Continue reading
Swamp Dwelling
Trump Administration job application: “Have you stopped beating your wife?” This is no longer a trick question. It is a reality check of how far … Continue reading
Slant
Endangered bird, Bill Fletcher, Oregon's 2nd Congressional District race, South Eugene Axe
Several times a month, EW runs information on pesticide sprays around Lane County, supplied to us by the group Forestland Dwellers. This week we got … Continue reading
Snowflake Avalanche
Those on the far right and Trump supporters love to call people “snowflakes.” The Urban Dictionary definition of a snowflake is “someone who is easily … Continue reading
A Friend of Education
If you think education for all ages is important, Kevin Matthews for Lane County Commissioner is your candidate! From early days as a kid’s craft … Continue reading