When the True Victim is Blamed
Trump’s DARVO defense of harassment accusations
As the flood of accusations against powerful men continues to grow, people have begun to wonder why some of these men are forced from public … Continue reading
Guest Viewpoint
Author: Guest Viewpoint
Approve the Street Repair Bond Measure
Measure 20-275 also funds bicycle and pedestrian improvements
By Joshua Skov and Emily Semple Many Eugene Weekly readers will remember that the two of us were opponents last year in the most contested … Continue reading
Let’s shine some light on Bach
Transparency is needed on the Oregon Bach Festival
Berwick Hall, the new home of the Oregon Bach Festival, is an elegant building — small, modern, light-filled, with a performance hall that can seat … Continue reading
Seeking Truth
About Vietnam
By John Henry, Mike Kimball, Michael Peterson, Michael Carrigan, Guy Maynard and Carol Van Houten Beginning Sunday, Sept. 17, PBS will present a 10-episode, 18-hour … Continue reading
More Than a Ride in the Park
Human-powered transportation has an important role in sustainable living
Many of us recognize the value of bicycling. It’s fun (especially under the sun), it’s good for the health of the cyclist and it’s good … Continue reading
Key Principles for a Rejuvenated Civic Center
Local architects weigh in on the City Hall plan
The Eugene-Springfield Committee on Local Affairs (CoLA) of the American Institute of Architects – Southwestern Oregon Chapter commends the Eugene City Council for its decision … Continue reading
Gandhi, Non-violence and the Politics of 2017
Sharpening the tools to resist oppression
With the election of Donald Trump we are witnessing a coup that combines white nationalism, finance capital and militarism. The Lane Peace Center is bringing … Continue reading
Dear CAPE
Dear Community Alliance for Public Education: Every year we hear about this “opting out” business. We aren’t big fans of standardized tests, but we don’t … Continue reading
The Times We’re Living In!
Reflections on being arrested for the climate
We each bring all our past, including childhood traumas we have been working to heal from, to every experience we have, every day. Being arrested … Continue reading
Lamentable Response
The UO loses a teachable moment
It is difficult not to lament the fate of the University of Oregon in light of the inept administrative response to what should have been … Continue reading