Let’s Keep DeFazio
Peter DeFazio was progressive long before AOC. He still is.
By Reps. Mark Pocan and Pramila Jayapal In 1991, a small group of members of the U.S. House of Representatives banded together to fight for … Continue reading
Guest Viewpoint
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Better Together
St. Vinnie’s finds its footing in COVID-19
By Terry McDonald The coronavirus pandemic has upended business as usual, and we have been learning during the past two months the lessons that adversity … Continue reading
This, Too, Shall Pass
COVID-19 is Life-Altering and offers a time for reflection
By Heather Buch Throughout my life, whenever I found myself in an especially challenging place, my mother would repeat to me those wise, graceful words, … Continue reading
Cap and Trade Reduces Emissions and Stimulates Economic Growth
I grew up in an Oregon where we worked together to better our community. As a state representative, I often receive complaints that we should … Continue reading
The Gorilla in the Square
The new farmer’s market buildings should be in harmony with City Hall AND Town Square
By Otto Poticha Recently, I attended the Eugene City Council work session and was very disappointed with what was presented as the suggested designs for … Continue reading
Insider Advice
Navigating the sex toy store
So Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and you may be tempted to buy your sweetheart something sexy — but what? Chocolates? Massage Oils? Lingerie? Sex … Continue reading
About Iran and Suleimani
America knows little about the man Trump killed
By M. Reza Behnam Only the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia and the Islamic State rejoiced in the illegal and immoral targeted killing of Iranian … Continue reading
Embracing Immigrants
Acknowledge the treasure that is diverse culture
By Victoria Koch On a recent visit to my daughter’s, while we were walking around the suburban streets of Portland, I noticed one home’s flag … Continue reading
Electric Company
A 'current' proposal for saving the planet
By Phil Barnhart Now that we know that human civilization’s use of fossil fuel is unsustainable yet growing more rapidly than ever before, now that … Continue reading
Helping Our Veterans
It’s not too late to get veterans the aid they deserve
We will lose 50 percent of Oregon’s veterans over the next 20 years. Currently, 54 percent of them are over age 65. Many of those … Continue reading