See You When It’s Safe
Saturday Market’s 50th year, in a pandemic
By Diane McWhorter May 9 marked the 50th anniversary of the Eugene Saturday Market, the oldest continuously operating weekly craft market in the U.S. The … Continue reading
Guest Viewpoint
Author: Guest Viewpoint
Critical to Democracy
We the people do not serve the leaders
Thomas Coffin One year ago, I wrote “2020 Crossroads: The Nation Votes on Conexit.” The column described the Trump administration’s enmity against the Constitution and … Continue reading
Hard Time
You think coronavirus quarantine is hard? Try it for real.
By Ted Point In Oregon, in the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic, we are all locked down and quarantined. Being a prisoner, I know more … Continue reading
Know What You Can Do To Support Kids
Child abuse doesn’t stop during a global pandemic
By Deanna St. Germain and Sarah M. Stewart There have been many news articles and published letters about the concern for undiscovered and increasing rates … Continue reading
Let’s Keep DeFazio
Peter DeFazio was progressive long before AOC. He still is.
By Reps. Mark Pocan and Pramila Jayapal In 1991, a small group of members of the U.S. House of Representatives banded together to fight for … Continue reading
Better Together
St. Vinnie’s finds its footing in COVID-19
By Terry McDonald The coronavirus pandemic has upended business as usual, and we have been learning during the past two months the lessons that adversity … Continue reading
This, Too, Shall Pass
COVID-19 is Life-Altering and offers a time for reflection
By Heather Buch Throughout my life, whenever I found myself in an especially challenging place, my mother would repeat to me those wise, graceful words, … Continue reading
Cap and Trade Reduces Emissions and Stimulates Economic Growth
I grew up in an Oregon where we worked together to better our community. As a state representative, I often receive complaints that we should … Continue reading
The Gorilla in the Square
The new farmer’s market buildings should be in harmony with City Hall AND Town Square
By Otto Poticha Recently, I attended the Eugene City Council work session and was very disappointed with what was presented as the suggested designs for … Continue reading
Insider Advice
Navigating the sex toy store
So Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and you may be tempted to buy your sweetheart something sexy — but what? Chocolates? Massage Oils? Lingerie? Sex … Continue reading