Linda Hamilton
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 18, the Eugene Human Rights Commission presented its annual Human Rights Award to Linda Hamilton, a 30-year … Continue reading
Year: 2021
Wandering the Earth, Alone
Prize-winning Nasumice (Adrift), directed by South Eugene High School graduate Caleb Burdeau, is now available online
Two men sit by a well, peering into the milky darkness below. They are separated by a language barrier — one man Bosnian, the other … Continue reading
Slant
The Blackberry Pie Society, that terrific organization that defines itself as “dedicated to promoting good politics and great people in East Lane County and beyond … Continue reading
Bush Whacker
It matters today that George W. Bush was never elected president. We would not have Chief Justice John Roberts nor Justice Samuel Alito. Instead, we … Continue reading
Love on the Front Lines
A protest photographer shares their story of finding love in a time of conflict
It was shortly after midnight on July 5, 2020, when I came to a realization that would change the course of my life. Earlier that … Continue reading
You Never Give Me Your Money
Eugene’s Community Safety Payroll Tax causes frustration for businesses
It’s more than a month into the new year, tax season is getting closer and the new payroll tax for Eugene workers is here and … Continue reading
Workers Should Get Shots First
If vaccines were distributed according to common sense instead of identity politics, farmers, field hands, food producers, garbage haulers and the people who work in … Continue reading
The City Doesn’t Pass Gas (Contract)
After a long campaign from activists, the city doesn’t renew agreement with NW Natural Gas
Eugene City councilors and residents spoke critically about an agreement with NW Natural Gas at a Feb. 8 virtual work session and public forum. After … Continue reading
People Over Profits
It’s time for Eugene to say ‘Enough!’ to NW Natural
By Nicholas Tippins The city of Eugene has long touted itself as a climate leader, yet fossil fuel corporations like NW Natural have obstructed city … Continue reading
Calls for Portland Lawmaker to Resign
Weeks after a report on Rep. Diego Hernandez’s sexual harassment was released, more lawmakers, activists call for action
The pressure for state Rep. Diego Hernandez (D-Portland) to resign is increasing. Over the past week, Gov. Kate Brown, state lawmakers and many political organizations … Continue reading