One Family’s Dream
From Jalisco to Eugene
1960 Cocina, pronounced “koh-see-nah,” is a new Mexican restaurant serving up authentic dishes on the corner of 18th and Willamette Street. “We stayed with … Continue reading
Year: 2020
DeFazio Visits Mexico Border Camps
The congressman visits border to investigate Trump's Remain in Mexico Policy
Last week, Rep. Peter DeFazio visited the U.S.-Mexico border to investigate the Trump administration’s Remain in Mexico policy, which forces people seeking asylum in the … Continue reading
Protesters Crash Trump Rally — Again
Rally at Ferry Street Bridge attracts Trump supporters from Portland and summons a large protester presence
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend, supporters of President Donald Trump held an event near Ferry Street Bridge, drawing protesters who called them “fascists” … Continue reading
Our Children’s Trust Climate Lawsuit Dismissed
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted 2-1 to throw out the case
Five years into the case, a divided panel from 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the climate lawsuit from Our Children’s Trust, the Oregon-based … Continue reading
Feelin’ Renewed
Two clean energy ballot initiatives move on after judge rules against secretary of state's rejection
A Marion County judge ruled today that the Oregon secretary of state must allow two clean energy initiative petitions to proceed through the ballot measure … Continue reading
Slant
• The U. S. has the highest incarceration rate of any country in the world. Ninety-five percent of those prisoners eventually will return to our … Continue reading
Pie Any Means Necessary
Local PAC demands a seat at the table
It all started with a sticky note and a vague call to action. “It was just a small handwritten piece of paper posted in the … Continue reading
Father Frost Winter Multicultural Festival
Get your multi-culti on this weekend, Jan. 18 and 19, when the Father Frost Winter Multicultural Festival opens its doors at the Lane County Events … Continue reading
About Iran and Suleimani
America knows little about the man Trump killed
By M. Reza Behnam Only the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia and the Islamic State rejoiced in the illegal and immoral targeted killing of Iranian … Continue reading
Carlos ‘Retro’ Rasmussen
“I’m a self-taught freestyle animation dancer,” says Carlos Rasmussen, who performs in various venues and teaches dance in local studios and as an artist-in-residence in … Continue reading