Grass Danger
Invasive foxtails can hurt your dog
The first morning I saw it, it was just a red patch on my dog’s paw — a little puffy and oozing. Probably an allergy, I … Continue reading
Year: 2020
We Have A Long Road Ahead
Many thanks to the writers of the extremely informative “Why They Had to Go: Statement on The Fall of The Pioneer Statues” (EW, 6/25). I … Continue reading
Chevy to the Levee
A car dealership in Cottage Grove under DOJ investigation for running iffy promotional programs is now facing allegations of forgery and retaliation against employees
Buying a car is one of the more significant transactions that the average American goes through, especially if the purchase happens at a dealership. The … Continue reading
Eugene Zoning Is Racist
A great example of institutional racism is exclusionary zoning, something very relevant to Eugene. Pretty much all of Eugene is zoned as low density housing, … Continue reading
The Old Normal
Changing the underlying racism
“Safe” at home, I’ve been watching a pandemic, wrapped in a depression, with tales told by an idiot genius, hoping things will return to a … Continue reading
Sarah Williams
When she was three years old, growing up in Chicago, Sarah Williams and her three sisters were taken from their mother, an addict with drug-induced … Continue reading
Read Up On Education
Have you read Michelle Obama’s bestseller Becoming? What a delightful read! It would convince anyone the importance of increasing funds for education. A free community … Continue reading
Web Extra Letters
The letters that didn't make it into print this week are still worth a read
FREEDOM TAKES WORK On July 4 we recognized the Declaration of Independence defining the American dream as inalienable natural liberties including life, liberty and the … Continue reading
Equal Pay For All
The slavery which started in 1619 and which theoretically ended in 1863 has since been replaced by wage discrimination. People of color and women have … Continue reading
Wear Your Mask!
Covering your nose and mouth keeps you from spreading virus during the hours before you feel sick or if you are mildly infected. This is … Continue reading