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Guest Viewpoint

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In Defense of ‘Career Politicians’

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

Viewpoint 12 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 12 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 12 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 →

Remembering Jane Doe

Viewpoint 1 year ago

 I witnessed a community member overdose over the weekend down the street from my home in the Whiteaker. I want them to be remembered. I … Continue reading →

Through 10 Countries to a New Life

An Afghani immigrant’s story for World Refugee Day, June 20

Viewpoint 1 year ago

By Nasrat Ibrahimi  I was born in Afghanistan in 1995 — the same year as the Taliban. The radical Islamic group seized power rapidly. In … Continue reading →

Gaza 2024

Viewpoint 1 year ago

By Jesús Sepúlveda  The body of Christ is a bombed strip. Mural of horror Sore hands Eternal smoke. More than 30 thousand mutilated bodies Dunes of … Continue reading →

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