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Guest Viewpoint

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A Rich Tapestry

The Oregon Quilt Festival returns for its third year Feb. 27 to March 1 at Oregon State Fairgrounds

EW-ExtraWhats-Happening 2 months ago

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 →

Inmate Mail

A new Oregon Department of Corrections rule on inmate mail has negative impacts

Viewpoint 2 months ago

By Hunter Briggs  In July 2024, the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) filed a “notice of proposed rulemaking” that outlined changes for incoming mail sent … Continue reading →

Homeowners Demand Fairness

Lane County must take responsibility for local access roads

Viewpoint 3 months ago

By Laura Shoe, Mary Leoni, Polly Habliston and Debra Higbee Imagine calling Lane County to come fix a pothole — or worse — and being … Continue reading →

Our Children Are Our Common Ground

Eugene District 4J affirms its commitment to equity and belonging

Viewpoint 3 months ago

By Colt Gill Change brings uncertainty. Education leaders in our area hear anxious questions from our families, partners and community about how changes in our … Continue reading →

Not an Isolated Incident

Racism in Eugene after the inauguration of Donald Trump

Viewpoint 3 months ago

By Rene Gonzalez Growing up in Eugene, I always felt proud of the open-minded and inclusive community that welcomed me. The sense of belonging and … Continue reading →

No Eugene City Jail

Discuss meaningful changes in the justice system before discussing a municipal jail

Viewpoint 4 months ago

By Michael Weber  The conversation around needing a new municipal jail in Eugene has been gaining traction in local Facebook groups like Lane County Mugshots … Continue reading →

Helping Preserve a Legacy

How a local family’s efforts established a sanctuary for people of color that now stands as a landmark against a culture of prejudice

Viewpoint 4 months ago

By G. B. Lawrence Clearly, full support from the University of Oregon’s Athletic Department for its athletes of color is no longer in question. However, … Continue reading →

Strengthening Democracy

It’s the low-cost housing, stupid

Viewpoint 4 months ago

By Diana Bilovsky With the dust settled on the 2024 election, the question becomes, how did a slim majority of American voters choose a candidate … Continue reading →

Collective Defense

Pro-Palestine A15 protester reads Dec. 18 sentencing statement 

Viewpoint 4 months ago

By Evan Quarles Forgive me if I have made light of the justice system by using it as a platform to condemn the genocidal aims … Continue reading →

Don’t Lose Sight of Dreams

A dispensary’s fire doesn’t end the dreams it showed for the LGBTQIA+ community

Viewpoint 4 months ago

By Ophelia Rodasti Snugz Dispensary would like to thank the entire community of Eugene, with a shoutout to the amazing LGBTQIA+ community and our allies!!!  … Continue reading →

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