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Anti-Trump, Mad at Republicans, Pro-Drag Queens
This week’s letters are characteristically political
ANYONE BUT TRUMP As a Bernie-voting Democratic Socialist, it brings me no pleasure to say that Trump was right. The Durham report lays to rest … Continue reading
Slant: RG in the Oregonian, election name-calling and some roundabouts
The Register-Guard was on the front page of the Sunday Oregonian, May 21, in a story called “Eugene newspaper gutted by private equity owner.” The … Continue reading
War and Peace
Sunny War, an eclectic Nashville roots musician with a punk rock pedigree, performs at the Hult Center
Though Sunny War embraces the folk-punk genre that her music is often tagged with, the Nashville-via-Los Angeles musician’s acclaimed 2023 album Anarchist Gospel is a … Continue reading
Words from Mothers & Children
Aligning in the integrity of amplifying the stories of those who have been most impacted, the following are transcripts of statements from Oregon’s second Day … Continue reading
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
Democracy, Taxes and Rights
Online extra letters for April 13
‘DEMOCRACY,’ TENNESSEE STYLE It is a dark day for our democracy when state legislatures expel members for speaking out against gun violence instead of focusing … Continue reading
Slant: Upcoming Earth Day, that Skunky Smell, Scams and the Jail Levy
Happy Easter! Happy Passover! Ramadan Mubarak! And for those of you less religiously inclined, there’s two more celebrations on the horizon. As you might be … Continue reading
Eugene Weekly Presents Our Annual Planting Guide
Prepare your gardens!
Planning is one of the most important elements of gardening. It is also one of the easiest steps to overlook, especially for the beginner. Knowing … Continue reading
Privileged Ignorance
White people need to stop pretending they aren’t the problem
Language is heavily symbolic. It is not only words, but facial and bodily expressions, energy, boundaries and silences. The meanings are contextual, cultural and latent … Continue reading