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Time To Open The Door To Cuba
Reading the story about Joseph Dibee’s arrest by Cuban security agents (“Operation Backfire,” EW 2/18) led me to think about current U.S.-Cuba relations. Essentially, what … Continue reading
Kudos To EW’s Salmon Coverage
Taylor Griggs wrote absolutely the best article (“Salmon in the Smoke,” EW 2/4) of any investigative reporter, from any Oregon newspaper, in explaining all of … Continue reading
The Real Election Theft
RE: “Bush Whacker,” Letters 2/11: Thanks to Kevin Russell for suggesting that we Google the Columbus Free Press and Michael Connell for more information on … Continue reading
Right Wing ‘Individualism’ Is Simple Selfishness
I hope everyone noticed Lisa Readel’s letter (EW 2/18) with the quote from the late Barry Lopez regarding social responsibility: he felt that “the instability … Continue reading
Constitutional Arms
Tom Coffin (“The Arms Industry,” EW 2/18) raised some interesting points. The Declaration of Independence: “When in the course of human events it becomes necessary … Continue reading
But How About Some Salmon Details?
In your Feb. 4 article “Salmon in the Smoke,” author Taylor Griggs did well pointing out a myriad of problems facing spring chinook, but after … 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
Homeless Camp Sweep at Westmoreland Park
The new update to COVID-19 temporary camping rules prohibit staying at the park
There are already limited places for the unhoused to set up camp legally in Eugene, and now Westmoreland Park, located off 18th Avenue and Chambers … Continue reading
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Ivory Mccuen’s Death Shows Eugene Inequity
I am writing this letter because of Ivory Irene McCuen, who froze to death on Jan. 24. I know this is not a singular incident … Continue reading
The Price Of Too Much Freedom
We recently lost a Lane County resident who was, and will always be, a world renowned writer, Barry Lopez. His last book, Horizon, was published … Continue reading
Republican Reboot: The Shit Party
I think it’s time for Republicans to come clean and rename their party to accurately identify its true mission. Maybe “Panicky White People on the … Continue reading
Vaccination Needs A National Policy
As a senior myself I sympathize with Robert Lowry’s frustration at Gov. Kate Brown’s delaying vaccinations for seniors (“The Governor’s COVID Wind,” Letters 2/11). However … Continue reading
Support Vegan Options In Hospitals
The last thing any patient should worry about during a stressful hospital stay is whether there will be edible food. Oregon does not currently require … Continue reading
Nothing Clean About Natural Gas
In response to Patty Hine’s letter (EW 2/4) about the claim that natural gas is a “clean bridge fuel,” it is the case that for … Continue reading