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Taylor Perse

Taylor Perse is a staff writer for Eugene Weekly covering investigations, news and features. She holds a degree in Journalism and Communication from the University of Oregon. Follower her on twitter @taylor_perse

Author: Taylor Perse

Gas Lighting the First Amendment

EPD lacks transparency after tear gassing a journalist

News 5 years ago

He wasn’t with the crowd. He was holding up a press pass. On May 31, Eugene Weekly staff writer Henry Houston says his constitutional rights … Continue reading →

The Strength Within

A famous local blind horse can do more than most sighted horses

Culture 5 years ago

Endo the Blind meanders over to the fence on the far side of his indoor arena in Springfield. The horse doesn’t have any eyes, but … Continue reading →

Oh, WOW

The WOW Hall’s annual member meeting reveals a split between some members and the nonprofit’s current board

News 5 years ago

The WOW Hall has been vacant of people and music performances these last few months; like other music venues it was dealt a blow by … Continue reading →

Pride Party in the Streets

Local activist groups are working together to put on Eugene’s Pride March for Black Trans Lives

News 5 years ago

There may not be a Pride festival this year, but the celebration must go on. So grab your rainbow flag and Black Lives Matter signs, … Continue reading →

Boop Troop Rises

How a DJ with an iPhone became the documentarian of a movement

News 5 years ago

It was late Friday evening on May 29 when Tre Stewart and a friend stood at the top of a parking garage in downtown Eugene, … Continue reading →

Working 9 to 5

Filling a complaint with OSHA or BOLI helps hold workplaces accountable

News 5 years ago

In the last few weeks, people around Eugene have come forward with anonymous complaints about their local workplaces, sharing some of these stories and allegations … Continue reading →

Timber Companies are top receivers of local PPP Loans

Small Business Administration data shows Seneca got $5-10 million dollars

News 5 years ago

Since mid-April, more than 4.8 million businesses have received loans from the Small Business Association (SBA) as a part of the Payroll Protection Program that … Continue reading →

Locked Up During the Lockdown

Inmates at the Lane County Jail are concerned about their rights and safety during COVID-19

News 5 years ago

Bryan MacDonald has been in the Lane County Jail for more than five months.  And for MacDonald, those last five months have felt like five … Continue reading →

Unity in the Streets

Black Unity marches and events continue around the community

News 5 years ago

More than 30 days have passed since Black Lives Matter marchers started flooding the streets of the Eugene-Springfield area protesting police violence and systemic racism. … Continue reading →

Black Unity Member Hit by Car During Children’s March

Isiah Wagoner was taken to Riverbend Hospital with unknown injuries

BlogNews 5 years ago

Isiah Wagoner of Black Unity was struck by a car early Sunday evening during a Black Lives Matter children’s march on Sunday, June 28, organized … Continue reading →

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Taylor Perse

Taylor Perse is a staff writer for Eugene Weekly covering investigations, news and features. She holds a degree in Journalism and Communication from the University of Oregon. Follower her on twitter @taylor_perse

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