Vote ‘No’ On The Jail Levy
In 2020, millions of us marched to demand an end to police brutality and racist policing. We called on our government to defund the police … Continue reading
Year: 2023
Music Man
Brian McWhorter takes on leadership role for Oregon Mozart Players
Brian McWhorter, a hyperactive founder and the always entertaining conductor of Eugene’s student/professional OrchestraNext, is adding a new musical challenge to his portfolio: running the … Continue reading
EW Must Be In Bed With The Chamber Of Commerce
Goodness gracious! The May 4 cover of Eugene Weekly featuring a giant photo of 4J School Board candidate Rick Hamilton, accompanied by a super-sized banner … Continue reading
The 4J Board Is Getting Things Done Thanks To Lafer’s Leadership
Why has Eugene Weekly chosen to drive a narrative that the 4J school board is dysfunctional? Board meetings have been contentious, but dissension and dysfunction … Continue reading
S.A.R.A’s 16th Annual Plant and Artisan Sale Fundraiser
Mother’s Day weekend is upon us, a time to salute all mothers for the hard daily work they do. They deserve the attention, and S.A.R.A’s … Continue reading
The Love That Liberates Us
“Love invites us home, love says we belong, unconditionally. Love does not demand our perfection, because none of us have that — love sees the … Continue reading
4J Needs Diliberto’s Experience And Voice
For 31 years, Tom DiLiberto served the students and families of District 4J as a beloved middle school teacher, respected by students, colleagues and families … Continue reading
Human, First
We create energy and the nervous system of our society; what do violence and bias do to this?
There are people in our lives that pass through our day-to-day life like shadows. We may or may not notice their presence. We may or … Continue reading
Hamilton Will Put Students First
I was the superintendent of 4J schools for 12 years, and worked with many different school board members during that time. I know first hand … Continue reading
Don’t ‘Develop’ Golden Gardens
Preserve nature in the park
By Jere Rosemeyer My wife and I and our friends have been walking the trails around the Golden Gardens Park’s ponds for a number of … Continue reading