Eugene Weekly

Oregon’s citizens need forest laws that increase family health, livelihoods, fisheries, clean water and carbon storage. We need rules specifically protecting biodiversity and soils. Oregon’s … Continue reading →

At protests I’ve never seen cops or military personnel as a group helping activists trying to protect our many invaluable sources of sustenance. From acts … Continue reading →

Despite what the timber industry would have you believe, logging won’t save us from the climate-driven wildfires burning across the West. Besides the fact that … Continue reading →

Many heroes are emerging from stories of the fires and their aftermath. While his story ended in tragedy, 13-year-old Wyatt Tofte rises amongst these as … Continue reading →

Climate change is here! We could contact Congressman Peter DeFazio and ask for real action — or is it too late? DeFazio, with his years … Continue reading →

President Donald Trump’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration values a meat packer’s life at $142.86 through fines of $29,000 against JFB and Tyson Foods. With … Continue reading →

We have about 40 days until the election, which has already started with early voting in some places. The pandemic and the fires and the … Continue reading →

The open town meeting form of municipal government has been in use in parts of New England since pretty much before the United States was … Continue reading →

Our city government is continuing to spend our tax dollars and human resources to harass and displace vulnerable residents during two simultaneous public health emergencies. … Continue reading →

Last Sunday on the Goodman Creek trail I had to jump off the trail to avoid a speeding mountain biker. As they went by without … Continue reading →