Fifty Years Ago
The Vietnam anti-war movement in Eugene
By Dennis Gilbert, Martin Bennett and Paul Gratz The last national protests against the Vietnam War occurred 50 years ago, in late April 1971: 500,000 … Continue reading
Guest Viewpoint
Author: Guest Viewpoint
The Right Kind of Change in Springfield
Springfield must consider who benefits from Glenwood development
By Tim Morris The people of Springfield will be impacted by an important decision that the Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) has to make and … Continue reading
Here We Are Again
The persistent invisibility and tokenization of Asian/Americans must be recognized
By Lynn Fujiwara Six Asian women were murdered in Georgia, and the world waits to see if the investigation will determine that the targeted violence … Continue reading
Calling All Sexual Violence Survivors
UO student magazine creates platform for survivors to share their stories
By Jozie Donaghey The author recognizes that all gender identities, not just women, are affected by sexual violence, with LGBT people disproportionately affected. The author … Continue reading
Missing the Mark
Cops policing cops will never bring us the justice our community demands
By Sarah Alvarez On March 25, 2021, Springfield Police Department’s “independent” expert, former police chief Rick Braziel, released an assessment of SPD’s response to the … Continue reading
4J Song and Dance
North Eugene High School has removed a Black songwriter from its curriculum
By Ashley Carr I am a Black individual and concerned resident of Lane County, and I recently learned that the North Eugene High administrator and the … Continue reading
We Are Massage Therapists Because…
An LMT of Asian descent in Eugene responds to the Georgia murders related to possible massage business
By Sara Miura Zolbrod After the face-down part of this imaginary massage, my young client — let’s call him Robert Aaron Long — turns face-up. … Continue reading
Pass the Right to Rest Act
After years of systemic cruelty against the unhoused, it’s time to pass HB 2367
By Steve Kimes As a Mennonite pastor, I’ve assisted people struggling with homelessness in Portland, Gresham and Eugene for 27 years. I’ve advocated for them … Continue reading
Who Wants a ‘Return to Normal’?
Let’s put consumerism on hold even when the pandemic subsides
By Douglas Bovee Who wants a “return to normal”? Not me — though I understand the desire for stability and predictability. I have found the … Continue reading
It’s A River That Lost Its Light
By Jesús Sepúlveda The frost sticks to windows Winter coven Feel the tide rise through my mouth It’s a river that lost its current In … Continue reading