Democracy Was Already Dead
Tom Coffin’s featured story in Eugene Weekly titled “Totalitarian Ruin” (10/7) appeared to encapsulate the fears that many reasonable people (Democrats, moderates, even some Republicans, … Continue reading
Year: 2021
Best Italian Food
1. Beppe and Gianni’s Trattoria 1646 E. 19th Ave., 541-683-6661. BeppeAndGiannis.net. 2. Mazzi’s Italian Restaurant 3377 E. Amazon Dr., 541-687-2252. Mazzis.com. 3. Placido’s Pasta Shop … Continue reading
Best Drag Queen
1. Candy Whoreholla Instagram.com/Candy_Whoreholla. 2. Karress Ann Slaughter (Cornel Hardiman) Facebook.com/GlamazonsEugene. 3. Slutashia Facebook.com/Slutashia. “It was in the very beginning of the pandemic I thought … Continue reading
Best DJ (Club)
1. Jon Smith aka “Supa J” at The Drake 77 W. Broadway, Facebook.com/theDrakeBar. 2. DJ Stoggrd (Tre Stewart) Find on Soundcloud. 3. Spoc 3PO at … Continue reading
Tobias Read’s Approach Is Too Simple
In the 10/21 issue of EW, Henry Houston wrote an article on state treasurer Tobias Read’s interest in running for governor. The quote after the … Continue reading
But, context.
Historical context, Black bodies and vaccines
“This country is under structural transformation. In a very real way. Our worth and our value is not supposed to be compared to the worth … Continue reading
Best Food Cart
1. Nelson’s Taqueria 394 Blair Blvd., 541-844-8404. Nelsons-Taqueria.Business.Site. 2. Da Nang 488 Lincoln St., 541-915-0144. DaNangEatery.com. 3. Yardy Eugene 263 Mill St., YardyEugene.com.
Best Bartender
1. Jason Bickel Cowfish, 62 W. Broadway, 541-683-6319. CowfishClub.com. 2. Jean Woest Old Nick’s, 211 Washington St., 541-844-1280. OldNicksPub.com. 3. Melanie Bickley Cowfish, 62 W. Broadway, … Continue reading
Best Bicycle Shop
1. Paul’s Bicycle Way of Life 556 Charnelton St., 541-344-4105. 2480 Alder St., 541-342-6155. BicycleWay.com. 2. Hutch’s Bicycle 960 Charnelton St., 541-345-7521; 2100 Main St., … Continue reading
BIPOC Leaders Critical of Commissioner’s Call to Delay County Vaccine Mandate
After Jay Bozievich called to delay vaccine mandates on the grounds of structural racism, BIPOC leaders express skepticism
In a Tuesday, Oct. 12, county board meeting, Lane County Commissioner Jay Bozievich called for a delay or cancellation of the vaccine mandate for county … Continue reading