Carbon Sleight of Hand
Can someone with even a whit of scientific knowledge explain how buying a piece of well-managed ground a state away somehow ameliorates the carbon output … Continue reading
Year: 2021
Using Your Voice for Racial Justice with Ruby Bridges
You’ve seen the iconic image of her by Norman Rockwell — the 1964 painting titled The Problem We All Live With — in which a … Continue reading
Don’t Trust Big Pharma? Get The Shot Anyway
I want to address the ongoing vaccine skepticism in our area. Although most hospitals needing portable morgue trucks to handle the overflow are deep in … Continue reading
Slant
We recently received a $1,000 contribution from an anonymous friend of Eugene Weekly. This is the largest single gift we have received through these tough … Continue reading
Missing the Mark
Beyond Toxics says Oregon DEQ’s Climate Protection Program isn’t enough to protect vulnerable communities
Eugene-based environmental advocacy group Beyond Toxics is criticizing the Department of Environmental Quality for the program’s weak stance on certain industrial polluters, such as those … Continue reading
From Pizza To Protest
Eric Jackson came to advocate for Eugene’s unhoused
Six years ago, Eric Jackson was a successful East Coast businessman living in New Jersey. He had a wife and two kids and had owned … Continue reading
Time to Address Systemic Inequity
Eugene needs to address renters in its redistricting process
By Timothy Morris and Rebecca Murphy Redistricting is a cornerstone of democracy and a core component of good governance. The redistricting process requires those drawing … Continue reading
It’s a Miracle!
Milagro tells the story of a Eugene girl’s miraculous bicultural life
OK, show of hands: Who in the arts world hasn’t ever daydreamed of writing a musical and having it go to Broadway? Eugene singer Evynne … Continue reading
Middle Housing Is The Key
I’m an architect based in Eugene, and if you’re curious about the implications of “middle housing,” I’d encourage you to walk through any of the … Continue reading
No One Is Spilling Blood At 4J
The Eugene Weekly Slant take on the District 4J administrator boycott of board meetings (10/14) was a bit over the top. “Spilling blood”? Come now. … Continue reading