More (Civic) Exercise
A New Year’s Resolution:
The midterm elections are history. Soon, we will roll into a new year. Thus, today is the perfect moment to make a resolution for 2019 … Continue reading
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Fighting Racism
Oregon organizations receive a two-year environmental justice grant
A marked upsurge of emboldened racist and biased attacks in Oregon has many of us worried, even despairing about the state of our social ethics. … Continue reading
Consent is Sexy
Understanding consent leads to better communication, which leads to better sex
“Consent.” We’ve all heard the word by now, but what does it mean? How does one get it? What do people mean when they say … Continue reading
The Way of Peace
Pastor Dan Bryant’s address to Temple Beth Israel
Thank you to everyone, and to members of this community that have responded in this way by showing up. Nina [Corrigan, executive director of Temple … Continue reading
A Culture of Joy and Solidarity
Rabbi Rubenstein On The Tree Of Life Shootings
Thank you all for being here this evening. My heart is with you from New York. Your presence together this evening is not just an … Continue reading
Of Climate Change and Campaign Donations
A Republican decides to vote for Kate Brown
I am a registered Republican who has worked with both Kate Brown and Knute Buehler. Based on this personal experience, although I wish Gov. Brown … Continue reading
Never Give Up!
A political newcomer reflects on his decision to fight for office
It’s been nearly four months since I was elected to represent Springfield on the Lane County Board of Commissioners. Though the race is now uncontested, … Continue reading
Market-Based Policy with Clear Economic Benefits
Oregon has an opportunity to demonstrate what climate leadership looks like
With regional wildfires stoked by a warmer, drier climate, Oregonians are getting a taste of what climate change means. It is not tomorrow’s issue; its … Continue reading
Lost in Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood
Today's corporate education would break Fred Roger's heart
For weeks, Broadway Metro packed the house with viewers of Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, the heartwarming film about Fred Rogers, aka Mr. Rogers. The … Continue reading
The North Springfield Serial Rapist
Thirty years after the nightmare, a young victim thanks survivors, parents and police
I woke up to a stranger hovering over my bed. His hand clamped over my mouth. “Don’t scream. There’s nobody home to help you,” he … Continue reading