Forget Farm Simulator, it’s time to grow for real
For the first two years of high school, I was active in Future Farmers of America. During that time, I raised two hogs, competed in … Continue reading
Henry Houston
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Think Global Pandemic, Act Local
A Whiteaker neighborhood group led the charge for vaccinating, and it could set an example for distributing to local communities
On March 12, a long line of people wrapped around a humble, nameless church building in the Whiteaker neighborhood. People were there because it had … Continue reading
Back to Basics
The UO’s student government successfully cuts $1.8 million to athletics for sports tickets to help pay for students’ basic needs
Rather than funding tickets to sports events, University of Oregon students will have access to a basic needs program. The UO’s Board of Trustees approved … Continue reading
One for the Road
A few months after Oregon legalized to-go cocktails, here’s where to grab some of the most creative local drinks
There’s art to making a cocktail. Sure, most of us can make a decent gin and tonic — or vodka and orange juice — but … Continue reading
CAHOOTS-like Program Funding Goes to Biden’s Desk
Included in the massive COVID-19 relief package is a provision to support CAHOOTS-like programs
On March 10, the House passed the COVID-19 relief package without a single Republican vote. In the legislation in the American Rescue Plan on the … Continue reading
CLDC, Protesters Sue Springfield and Police
Federal civil rights lawsuit argues there was racist collusion between Springfield police and counter-protesters at July 29 event
The July 29 Thurston neighborhood clash between Black Lives Matter-related protesters, police and counter-protesters continues. This time in federal court. On March 8, the Civil … Continue reading
Camera Ready
Eugene Symphony’s return to the Hult Center to be broadcast with venue’s new cameras
The last time Eugene Symphony performed at the Hult Center, it was Feb. 23 — 2020 — and the solo pianist Jeffrey Kahane had performed … Continue reading
CLDC and Environmental Lawyers Talk SLAPP at PIELC
The University of Oregon’s Public Interest Environmental Law Conference is under way, though this year the annual confab is going virtual. Among other events, the … Continue reading
Vaccination Nation
Lane County officials provide update on COVID-19 vaccination rollout, glimmer of hope on case numbers
Lane County Public Health officials provided a COVID-19 vaccine rollout update at the March 2 Lane County Commissioners meeting. With increased vaccine distribution led by … Continue reading
How Green Is Your Constitution?
An Ashland legislator has introduced a constitutional amendment on environmental rights that could empower Oregon activists
On Feb. 10, the U.S. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals declined to re-hear Juliana vs. U.S., a case that argues that the federal government … Continue reading