Eugene Weekly

I have gone to a variety of demonstrations for 55 years, beginning with a sympathy march for the folks at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in … Continue reading →

I am heartened to see some folks standing up for the real unspoken group by declaring “All Lives Matter.” Yet they don’t look like any … Continue reading →

As a military veteran, I still live by the oath I swore to protect and defend the Constitution. When Donald Trump tried invoking the Insurrection … Continue reading →

Ronald Reagan became president on a platform emphasizing “trickle-down economics,” reasoning that if the rich got richer, then wealth would “trickle down” for the rest … Continue reading →

For most of my life I have believed that police are a force for good in our community. I have recently appreciated their assistance when … Continue reading →

Being mandated to wear a mask is not an infringement on personal liberty. This is a public health and community wellbeing issue. If you would … Continue reading →

After months of sheltering in place and limiting oneself to only going out for groceries or a much needed walk, imagine my distress at learning … Continue reading →

I was pretty disgusted when Eugene Weekly started selling space to Seneca for its slick advertising campaign. Expensive weekly ads featured children, sometimes with Grandma … Continue reading →

Last week, with Democrats holding a majority in the House, Rep. Peter DeFazio voted to green light another $740 billion in “defense” spending, and in … Continue reading →

The solution to this is simple: Go home by 9 pm and get some sleep. Don’t give Trump’s goons any targets to shoot at late … Continue reading →