Honest Pete
Here in blue Oregon, some find it easy to criticize Congressman Peter DeFazio’s calls for realistic goals in the fight against climate change. But when … Continue reading
Year: 2018
Good Democrats
I couldn’t help but feel discouraged by the letters from Robert Emmons and Lee Gire criticizing Peter DeFazio (Letters, Dec. 6). Congressman DeFazio is about … Continue reading
By Bike
Studies have shown that a bike lane — especially a bike lane protected by a curb — is a much safer place than a sidewalk to … Continue reading
Masters and Servants
Roma, set in 1970s Mexico City, is a tempting myth about poverty and class redemption
For moviegoers who recall the sumptuous, thrilling spectacle of Alfonso Cuaron’s 2013 blockbuster Gravity, in which Sandra Bullock and George Clooney were pelted with zooming … Continue reading
A Civil Union
Graduate student union looks to make a deal with UO
Four years ago, then-interim President Scott Coltrane and the University of Oregon refused to make a deal on whether the university would pay for higher … Continue reading
Stay In Your Lane
In response to the letter “Sidewalk Rules” (EW, Nov. 29): The letter writer seems to be arguing in favor of cyclists using sidewalks. He writes … Continue reading
Of Blue Waves and Bah Humbugs!
Politicians and opinionaters
Dear reader, we haven’t visited since the election. Congratulations! Mostly the good people won. The Blue Wave showed up in Lane County with a 69 … Continue reading
Pedal the Stress Away
Eugene gets its first “boutique” cycling studio
When walking into the new StarCycle Eugene studio, the space is more akin to a yoga class than a heart-pumping cardio cycling experience — minus … Continue reading
Miracle Of Life
A planet that can host life like ours is extremely rare. Gazing at the night sky, we can only speculate where else life appears. It … Continue reading
Why Wait?
I spent a week in the San Francisco Bay Area as the Camp Fire was destroying Paradise, leaving many dead. The smoke blanketing the Bay … Continue reading