The Oregon Way
We have a long-standing tradition in Oregon — the citizen initiative process. Other states that followed our lead refer to the initiative process as “the … Continue reading
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Outdated Provincialism
Not so long ago Eugene was “The World’s Greatest City for the Arts and Outdoors.” That exaggeration was short-lived and rescinded. Now the principal of … Continue reading
Killing Free Speech
EW’s Slant (1/25) closed with a paragraph on white supremacists by stating, “the media should and will expose those who hold reprehensible viewpoints.” Whoa, Nellie! We’re … Continue reading
Dreamers and Nightmares
There are serious flaws in Brian Palmer’s assumptions in his letter to the editor (“Don’t Blame Trump,” 2/15.) Palmer says, “If Hugo Nicholas and another … Continue reading
A Place at the Table
I want to express my deep gratitude to the anonymous woman who had the courage to write about how her husband turned into a white … Continue reading
Did You Chop Down the Cherry Tree?
Yesterday, without any notice, cherry trees were cut down opposite Campbell Community Center. The trees were lining the little road that leads down to the … Continue reading
Body Positive
Major kudos to Freudian Slip for the recent ad in Eugene Weekly that moves beyond the typical super skinny and young lingerie model. Great job … Continue reading
Don’t Blame Trump
I am just about as “live and let live” as it gets. If Hugo Nicolas and another couple million DACA folks stay or leave, it … Continue reading
Swamp Dwelling
Trump Administration job application: “Have you stopped beating your wife?” This is no longer a trick question. It is a reality check of how far … Continue reading
Reform Can’t Wait
Journalist George Packer laments the erosion of “middle-class democracy” (“Identity, Politics and Distrust,” 1/18). The fairness and balance we’ve lost since the New Deal is heartbreaking. … Continue reading