Do-Nothing Politicians
I understand why a lot of people don’t trust local governments, especially the Eugene City Council. On the issues I care about most — homelessness … Continue reading
Year: 2018
Alarmed Into Action
On Oct. 3 in Eugene, the first words out of Chris Hedges’ mouth were: “Well, this is where hope is, right here in this room, … Continue reading
Regarding Phil
What is this rag’s problem with a successful Oregon resident contributing lots of his hard-earned cash to the University of Oregon? I have yet to … Continue reading
Over-Taxed Trucker
No one I know likes to pay taxes, but they are a basic fact of life. As a trucker based here in Eugene who travels … Continue reading
Vote Like Your Health Care Depends on it
Measure 106 looks to cut funds to abortions. This group is aiming to stop it.
Just because you live in Oregon, and specifically in Eugene, doesn’t mean you’re safe from conservative ballot measures like Measure 106 — the measure that … Continue reading
Slant
• Congressman Peter DeFazio showed remarkable restraint in dealing with Art Robinson at the City Club of Eugene forum Oct. 19. Former chair of the … Continue reading
Youth Against 106
I am a representative of my peers in REV, the youth leadership program from Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon. Youth have largely been left out … Continue reading
2018 is the Year for Fear
Get good and scared with some of this year’s best horror
2017 churned out some great horror movies — Get Out and the remake of It, to name two — but 2018 is in no way … Continue reading
Manifest Destiny
Sibling rivalry gets writ large in the dark comic Western The Sisters Brothers
What, really, is this thing we call a Western? Outwardly, it’s a movie with horses and six-shooters and cacti and grizzled men and whiskey and … Continue reading
Star Dancers
New York dance troupe brings Bowie tribute to Eugene
Like a one-man artistic movement, David Bowie’s creativity knew no boundaries. He touched everything from rock and pop music to film and theater. So why … Continue reading