What Hoax?
In this week’s letters (3/26), Brian Palmer demonstrated just how fast the lame excuses of Trump supporters become obsolete. He called COVID-19 fake, saying that … Continue reading
Year: 2020
No Money, No Problem
How nonprofits can raise funds while supporting local businesses
As gatherings of all sizes are canceled, many nonprofits are losing annual galas and brunches — events intended to garner the donations that keep organizations … Continue reading
Virtual Harmony
Last night 36 socially distanced musicians and singers met online for the best international multi-house jam I’ve ever been to. Local organizer Steve Gibson (Cross … Continue reading
Spread Peace Around Coronavirus
In these apprehensive COVID-19 times, Beth Green is certain of one thing: “We have to figure out what we can do with what we have.” … Continue reading
A Brave New World
A stay at home order means finding community online
The digital world overtook daily life faster than we could ever imagine. Choppy video feed, an awkward amount of silent smiling and sometimes strange lifestyle-revealing … Continue reading
Islands in the Stream
A Eugene Weekly music writer cozies up to live streaming in the time of COVID-19
On the first evening of spring, and a few days into self-quarantine, I sat in the kitchen of my west Eugene home, watching stand-up comedians … Continue reading
Restoring Trust at 4J
With the departure of Eugene School District 4J Superintendent Gus Balderas in late June, the 4J board must select a replacement. The board is planning … Continue reading
Takeout and Delivery Books
Local bookstores are providing customers with reading materials while maintaining social distancing
Even in our technology-driven world, nothing compares to the smell and feel of a physical book. And these quarantine days of COVID-19 are no exception. … Continue reading
Slant
• Thank you! Thank you to our readers who are still picking Eugene Weekly up on your brief forays out for groceries and essentials (the … Continue reading
Corporate Greed Wins Again
Democrats rule the House of Representatives. Instead of steadfastly creating a bill that prioritizes the three main principles of (1) giving aid to their declared … Continue reading