Angry Compassion
The system fails us all on purpose — the voice of a CAHOOTS worker
By Mick Harty Today, for me, is a day of mourning and grief, for as of today I no longer have the job my heart … Continue reading
Guest Viewpoint
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LCC Board Vote
Time to end dysfunction on the Lane Community College Board of Education
By Jim Arnold I think it’s time we vote to reconstitute the Lane Community College Board of Education in May’s special election. The reason: this … Continue reading
Too Black
The media lacks dark-skinned people
By Eden Omari I am constantly reminded and put in my place each time I open a Eugene Weekly, university newspaper, or multiple store circulars … Continue reading
EVs and Fees
Time to take the road user fee to the next level
By John Lively Since I joined the Legislature in 2013 I have been proud to serve as a member of the Road User Task Force, … Continue reading
The Grifters
‘Hands Off’ April 5 Eugene-Springfield rally protests the Trump-Musk-Vance administration
By Stan Taylor We’re living at an inflection point in history. The Donald Trump-Elon Musk-JD Vance administration is made up of grifters who conned enough … Continue reading
UO Walkout
Why the University of Oregon is on the precipice of a strike
By Mike Urbancic I’m an economics professor at the University of Oregon, but you don’t need a Ph.D. to see the problem here. The state … Continue reading
No Nukes Then; No Nukes Now
By Peter Bergel Nuclear power has been discredited in Oregon for 45 years, ever since a majority of Oregonians voted for Ballot Measure 7 in … Continue reading
Ms. Freeman Goes to Salem
Testifying in the Senate to prevent book bans
By Martha Freeman The hero of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a newbie U.S. senator who speaks on the Senate floor for 25 hours … Continue reading
Eugene SOS (Save Our Services)
Don’t cut the public services that let this community thrive
By Kitty Piercy and Dan Bryant A core principle of social justice is this: Budgets are moral documents. Whether city, county, state or federal, government … Continue reading
A Rich Tapestry
The Oregon Quilt Festival returns for its third year Feb. 27 to March 1 at Oregon State Fairgrounds
Chock full of vendors, lessons and special guests, the Oregon Quilt Festival has everything you need to celebrate the multicultural art of quilt making. Special … Continue reading