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Guest Viewpoint

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Embracing Immigrants

Acknowledge the treasure that is diverse culture

Viewpoint 5 years ago

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

Viewpoint 5 years ago

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

Viewpoint 5 years ago

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?

Viewpoint 6 years ago

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

Viewpoint 6 years ago

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

Viewpoint 6 years ago

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

Viewpoint 6 years ago

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

Viewpoint 6 years ago

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

Viewpoint 6 years ago

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

Viewpoint 6 years ago

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 →

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