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
Guest Viewpoint
Author: Guest Viewpoint
On the Anniversary of the Thurston Shooting
Memories of Mikael Nickolauson
What makes a hero? Some of the world’s most successful people imagine themselves as heroes, working toward the goal of a better world all of … Continue reading
It’s the Right Kind of Auditor
Yes on 20-287
As long-time volunteers who watch Eugene’s city government closely, we want a strong and effective performance auditor. That’s why we’re supporting measure 20-287, and not … Continue reading
Latino Students: What Matters
A Q&A with LCC’s Jim García
Jim García is the Chicano/Latino Student Program Coordinator at Lane Community College. For more than 39 years, he has worked with and advocated for K-16 Latino … Continue reading
Oregonians for Organ Donation
HB 4019 encourages organ donations
One of the most rewarding aspects of my role as a state representative has been connecting people, especially young people, with their government and showing … Continue reading
Democracy in Education: The Schools We Want
Successful schools versus powerful economic forces
A wide variety of stakeholders — youth, families, local leaders, and teachers — want school to be successful, and yet there is a disconnect between success … Continue reading
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
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