The Lesser of Two Equals
CLDC to defend XR Activities using necessity defense
On a Sunday morning last April, a group of activists with the environmental group Extinction Rebellion (XR) dumped a giant load of soil on some … Continue reading
Year: 2020
Thank You
This is a sincere thank you to the three lovely women who stopped to help me on Dec. 9. I tripped on a badly uplifted … Continue reading
Undermining Principles
A critique of Chief Justice John Roberts' statements in his year-end report on the U.S. Judiciary
By Tom Coffin In his Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary, Chief Justice John Roberts reminded us of our obligation to pass on to the … Continue reading
HB2001 Is Misguided
There have been a few letters recently touting HB2001 as the solution for providing “missing middle” housing and improving diversity. While I believe these supporters … Continue reading
Oregon Bach Festival Candidate Drops Out of Running for Top Job
Craig Hella Johnson still performing here in May
One of three finalists being considered by the University of Oregon to become the new artistic director of the Oregon Bach Festival has pulled out … Continue reading
Sen. Ron Wyden Leaves as Pelosi Rips Trump’s Speech
Oregon's senior senator on camera as House speaker tears up State of the Union address
Maybe Sen. Ron Wyden was just trying to beat traffic? As President Donald Trump uttered the final words of his 2020 State of the Union … Continue reading
Meet the President
McKenzie River Trust's Joe Moll to attend State of the Union Address
Each member of Congress is allowed to invite someone the State of the Union Address, and this year, Rep. Peter DeFazio is bringing the executive … Continue reading
Orange Insanity
Orangetheory Fitness is an obsession for many who do it
An Orangetheory Fitness class feels like something between a workout and an EDM concert. Dim orange light fills the room during my second class at … Continue reading
Semple’s List
Emily Semple wants a second term on the City Council to take care of issues
Although she admits it’s challenging, City Councilor Emily Semple says she loves her elected position enough that she wants to do it for another four … Continue reading
Back to School Bond
Lane Community College is asking voters to OK a $121.5 million bond for modernization
Lane Community College is trimming fat as it asks voters to OK a $121.5 million bond that would expand career technology education and tackle much-needed … Continue reading