Because It Can Happen Here
Oregonians Fight Book Bans, Celebrate the Freedom to Read
By Martha Freeman Twenty years ago, my book The Trouble with Babies was removed from a school at the request of a trustee horrified that … Continue reading
Guest Viewpoint
Author: Guest Viewpoint
Not a Trashy Controversy
Conservative county commissioners seek to sabotage a proposed recycling facility
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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