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
Guest Viewpoint
Author: Guest Viewpoint
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
What Pride Means in 2018
A protest and a celebration
Pride started to honor a riot at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, a safer space for queer and trans people, POC, drag queens, sex … Continue reading
Art Pearl, Democracy and Education
Remembering a legend
Some people are legends. Most of us aren’t. Art Pearl, a founding member of CAPE, who died in July at the ripe age of 96, … Continue reading
Yes, There are Men in Eugene
Who Have Experienced Unwanted Sexual Contact
Many of us men in Eugene cheer on the #MeToo Movement. Some of us men have special, private reasons we are encouraged, because we have … Continue reading
Last Stand for The Grandstand
Pre’s East Grandstand is gone, but let’s learn from its history
On Sept. 3, 1974, Steve Prefontaine put down the megaphone he had just used to address the crowd in the East Grandstand at Hayward Field … Continue reading
A Critter Proposal
Some thoughts on Eugene’s proposed wildlife feeding ban
On June 11, Eugene critters don’t get to be present or place bets at the City Council wildlife lottery — but there will be Harris … Continue reading