Eugene Weekly

We just had an election in the U.S. It was more of the SOBS: same old bull shit. American politics is one of the causes … Continue reading →

Thanks to everyone who took the time to vote. I wish it were as easy nationally as it is in Oregon. I hope “tent city” … Continue reading →

It is sad that The Register Guard’s distant corporate owners ended letters to the editor and op-eds. These are critical parts of any newspaper’s voice. … Continue reading →

Before retiring I was a daily and weekly newspaper editor in Oregon for 30-plus years. My favorite section was letters to the editor and guest … Continue reading →

I’m awakened again at 4 am by a low vibrating noise emanating from an outdoor planer operated by Zip-O-Laminators near west Eugene’s Four Corners. At … Continue reading →

The Community Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) was founded with a publicly stated commitment to operate as a democratically governed community-controlled organization dedicated to … Continue reading →

Dear Register-Guard EditorMichelle Maxwell, I’m so sorry to hear of your decision to no longer publish an opinion page. I do recognize the difficulties you … Continue reading →

My partner and I recently hiked the trail beside Tahkenitch Creek through the dunes on the coast between Florence and Reedsport. We were struck by … Continue reading →

Vote Democrat if you want voting rights protected. Vote Democrat if you want to protect women’s rights and the rights of people of color and … Continue reading →