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
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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
Voters Should Matter
Why are politicians in Eugene and Lane County so opposed to democracy?
By Paul Nicholson After a few weeks of grooming, flattery and free fattening food, it is not uncommon for our unpaid mayor and City Council … Continue reading
Empty Promises Agency (EPA)
Why the Triangle Lake area air sampling never happened
By Justin Workman On March 8, 2012, my heart sank after hearing the Highway 36 Human Health Exposure Investigation had been suspended. That sadness turned … Continue reading
Greetings to All
Untangling holiday greetings year-round
By Tova Stabin In the past when people were more apt to say to you “Merry Christmas,” I would, with as much politeness and honesty … Continue reading
Clean Fun with an Electric Car
Have more fun driving and save the planet, too
By Phil Barnhart Driving an electric vehicle (EV) may be the best automotive decision of your life. EVs have an enduring but false image as … Continue reading
Lane County’s Kids Don’t Have Time For This Nonsense
You can’t deny the facts of climate change
By Dawn Lesley Hero youth activists such as Greta Thunberg, the Sunrise Movement and the plaintiffs in the Our Children’s Trust lawsuits don’t need lectures … Continue reading
A Collaboration of Kindness
Cultivating kindness to help the homeless
by Guy Maynard and John Kline Kindness spreads. As cold weather was setting in during the early days of autumn, Jeff Jones, 56, who shares a … Continue reading
Democracy and Education
Parents should resist the onslaught of corporate testing of kindergarteners
By Jo Schroeder One year ago, my family was gearing up for a change. Our eldest was heading off to kindergarten. He had attended our … Continue reading