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Guest Viewpoint

Author: Guest Viewpoint

Cold Realities

Stretched by early cold and COVID-19 complications, Egan Warming Center needs a new coming together of resources

Viewpoint 5 years ago

By Terry McDonald Winter is coming. But its icy fingers precede its formal Dec. 21 arrival: Temperatures below 30 degrees are likely to activate the … Continue reading →

The Road Less Traveled

Time for climate leadership on Oregon’s roads

Viewpoint 5 years ago

By Aimee Okotie-Oyekan There are approximately four million miles of road in the United States alone. To put that in perspective, that’s about 16.7 times … Continue reading →

Listen!

Viewpoint 5 years ago

By Doyle Srader We all knew the story of the 2016 and 2020 elections: Donald Trump won in 2016 because Democrats either stayed home or … Continue reading →

Exposed Truths

Hate and evil hide behind truth and justice at Springfield police 

Viewpoint 5 years ago

By Scott McKee At the beginning of my police career a seasoned training officer uttered words to me that would echo throughout my 35-year Oregon … Continue reading →

COVID-19 in Prison

Fear, isolation and staying safe inside

Viewpoint 5 years ago

By Jimmie I sat on the top bunk of my 8-by-10 cell, a 62-year-old man with heart disease, anemia, worried of possibly having cancer and with … Continue reading →

Social Security Is on the Ballot

Oregon’s Fourth Congressional District is key to protecting Social Security

Viewpoint 5 years ago

By Ellen Todras and Nancy Altman Social Security’s benefits are modest but vital. Three out of five beneficiaries aged 55 and older rely on them … Continue reading →

Measure 20-312

Please vote for clean water, healthy soil and community resilience

Viewpoint 5 years ago

By Alec Hrynyshyn It is painful to see harm come to the people and the places you love. The recent fires in the McKenzie Valley … Continue reading →

Jim Weaver 1927-2020

A remembrance of Oregon’s charismatic 4th District congressman from 1975-1987

Viewpoint 5 years ago

By Joe Rutledge Given the enduring impact of Jim Weaver’s accomplishments during his years in Congress as well as the countless friends, colleagues, news organizations … Continue reading →

The Burning Question

When do we get serious about climate action? 

Viewpoint 5 years ago

By Emily Semple and Ralph McDonald  “Big Trees Cause Rain.” As long-term Eugene residents, we remember the vintage bumper sticker.  But in no prior September … Continue reading →

After the Fire

Build mental wellness and resilience now for the wildfire and future climate disasters

Viewpoint 5 years ago

by Bob Doppelt  The horrific wildfire in the McKenzie Valley has caused injuries and deaths, destroyed homes and personal valuables, killed domestic and wild animals … Continue reading →

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