May Day in Eugene: Then and Now
A look at the past resonates today under Trump
By Martin Bennett, Marion Malcolm and Dennis Reynolds May 1 or May Day is the annual global commemoration of workers’ rights and the struggle against … Continue reading
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A Justice Movement
Animal liberation is part of the social justice tapestry
By Hope Bohanec Right now, someone in our community is being confined against her will, subjected to forced pregnancy, and enduring painful body mutilations without … Continue reading
Going to the Dogs
Far too many pet dogs in Eugene are neglected and miserable — spoiling them is not love
By Doyle Srader I think dogs are wonderful, but their owners’ choices strain my affection, and it’s a very Eugene thing. I don’t want to … Continue reading
Emergency Care Is a Public Trust
As a nonprofit, PeaceHealth has moral obligations to the people it serves
By Shawn Boles A few years ago, PeaceHealth closed the emergency department at the University District hospital in Eugene. All emergency care was consolidated across … Continue reading
Turbine Trouble
University of Oregon backslides on emissions
By Declan Zupo In early 2026, a student whistleblower leaked information from a closed-door meeting at the University of Oregon, where administrators proposed selling dirty … Continue reading
Two Processions
Christian nationalism is not our Christ
By Ryan Scott Today we gather on a road. A road that winds its way back through history, to another procession, another crowd, another moment … Continue reading
Anti-Trans Hate Is More Dangerous Than Ever
Current anti-trans legislation and hateful rhetoric are leading to an increase in trans hate — and the campaign behind it is working on you, too
By Matthew LeDoux Just last year, in 2025, 49 out of 50 U.S. states passed or attempted to pass bills that actively restricted or removed … Continue reading
Palm Sunday Action
Clergy and faith community letter of support for reclaiming Christianity in the public square
The rise of white Christian nationalism across the United States demonstrates an egregious abuse of the Christian faith and violates the core principles of American … Continue reading
No Kings 3
Communities in Alliance — march and rally March 28, in Springfield.
by Johanis Tadeo and Stan Taylor Everywhere we turn we see the overreach and destruction of the MAGA presidency. Pick an issue and the policies … Continue reading
Do the Public’s Business in Public
Bill in the Oregon Legislature could create huge loopholes in Oregon’s open meetings law
By Therese Bottomly Oregonians are increasingly losing faith in their government and institutions. All too often, it feels like actions are taken without any notice … Continue reading