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Guest Viewpoint

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Taking Our Vote for Granted Ends Now

A Latino community leader reflects on the election

Viewpoint 3 years ago

by Juan Carlos Valle Remember when performance mattered during political debates? Remember when it came down to whose ideas and proposals were best? It has … Continue reading →

‘Then They Came for Me’

The famous quotation came from a German pastor who — until it was too late — supported the Nazis 

Viewpoint 3 years ago

By Dan Bryant First they came for the Communists, and I did not speak out — because I was not a communist.  Then they came … Continue reading →

The Unseen Side of Endorsements

Two political candidates caution voters on passive voting

EW-ExtraNewsViewpoint 3 years ago

By Michelle Emmons and Ashley Pelton  As first-time candidates running for office in a largely rural area, we are concerned about a  broken component in … Continue reading →

Why Reinvent the Wheel?

Eugene spent a lot of money for a new City Hall plan. We should just follow it.

Viewpoint 3 years ago

By Jewel Murphy As someone who was a downtown retailer for almost 30 years, I’m downtown’s biggest fan.  But I’ve been scratching my head about … Continue reading →

After the Recall

Now that the votes have been tallied and Claire Syrett has been voted off the Eugene City Council, do lies matter anymore? 

Viewpoint 3 years ago

By David Fidanque The votes are in, and Claire Syrett’s days on the Eugene City Council may be over by the time you read this, … Continue reading →

The Justice of Law and Order

We should live in a democracy where the rule of law still holds for all

Viewpoint 3 years ago

by Dan Bryant We should live in a democracy where the rule of law still holds for all I’ve always considered myself more of a … Continue reading →

Humility and Hope for the Future

Lessons learned from the 2020 Labor Day firestorms

Viewpoint 3 years ago

As a wildland firefighter, fire policy analyst and fire ecology advocate, I’ve learned to respect the power of wildfire and its vital ecological role, and … Continue reading →

Healing History’s Wounds

The Black Cultural Festival is evidence of the communal growth and beauty Eugene desires to achieve

Viewpoint 3 years ago

By Irene Rasheed You may not have heard of the Black Cultural Festival. It’s a festival unique to the Pacific Northwest. Now in its second … Continue reading →

Powering Eugene’s Future

Let’s build a new City Hall that takes on climate change

Viewpoint 3 years ago

By Zach Klonoski What if Eugene’s new City Hall not only served as the center for Eugene’s civic life and agenda for decades to come, … Continue reading →

Guns on the Ballot

Shooting survivor says Tina Kotek is the leader on gun control

Viewpoint 3 years ago

By Brandon Wolf I’ll never forget the first sounds of relentless, booming gunshots. The bright strobe lights bouncing across the dark room. The smell of … Continue reading →

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