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Guest Viewpoint

Author: Guest Viewpoint

Not a Trashy Controversy

Conservative county commissioners seek to sabotage a proposed recycling facility

Viewpoint 8 months ago

By Joe Berney You may have heard about the recent controversy surrounding a facility that will recycle over 80,000 tons of materials annually, convert methane … Continue reading →

There’s No Place Like Home

From immigrants to the unhoused, everyone deserves a home to come back to

Viewpoint 8 months ago

By Victoria Koch As a child I quickly learned from my father the importance of having a place to call home. He made our modest … Continue reading →

Resisting Eugene’s War On the Homeless

Forcing the city to do something on homelessness 

Viewpoint 9 months ago

By Lynn Porter  A local activist wrote, “The city is crushing the homeless faster than we can save them.” Another tells me the city’s homeless … Continue reading →

In Defense of ‘Career Politicians’

There is much to be said for the benefits that come from those making politics a career

Viewpoint 9 months ago

By Bob Bussel In a campaign ad titled “Money and Power,” a woman supporting Monique DeSpain’s candidacy for Congress declares: “I do think career politicians … Continue reading →

Farmers Markets Don’t Just Happen

Celebrating 25 years of national Farmers Market Week

Viewpoint 9 months ago

By Rachael Ward  Summer is in full bloom, and for local food lovers that means trips to the farmers market to stock up on crunchy … Continue reading →

More Than a Festival

Pride in the Park is a life-saving event for many and needs the support of community leaders

Viewpoint 9 months ago

By Eugene Pride Board For 30 years, Eugene Pride has been an annual tradition for our area’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other LGBTQ+ … Continue reading →

Rules of the Road

Advice for foot travelers from an experienced pedestrian

Viewpoint 9 months ago

By Doyle Srader So I’ve lived in Eugene for 17 years. The entire time, I’ve commuted to work on foot, two miles in the morning … Continue reading →

Accessing OCF

How the Oregon Country Fair can be more accessible

Viewpoint 10 months ago

By Shasta Kearns Moore The Oregon Country Fair has been a bright thread woven throughout the fabric of my life. My first Fair was in … Continue reading →

What They Said

Cooperation between movements is key 

Viewpoint 10 months ago

On the Fourth of July, 25 people rallied at the Federal Building against the rush of June Supreme Court decisions. I loved these talks for … Continue reading →

Inspiration from the Aging

What can you do to bring hope to this world?

Viewpoint 10 months ago

By Victoria Koch I come home from a walk and there is a man with his bike loaded with all his possessions, sleeping on the … Continue reading →

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