Collective Defense
Pro-Palestine A15 protester reads Dec. 18 sentencing statement
By Evan Quarles Forgive me if I have made light of the justice system by using it as a platform to condemn the genocidal aims … Continue reading
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Helping Preserve a Legacy
How a local family’s efforts established a sanctuary for people of color that now stands as a landmark against a culture of prejudice
By G. B. Lawrence Clearly, full support from the University of Oregon’s Athletic Department for its athletes of color is no longer in question. However, … Continue reading
The Legacy
This nation’s history, and our future
There’s a riff in our nation that it can’t seem to heal from. It was carried over from Europe by the nation’s “forefathers.” The rage, … Continue reading
Strengthening Democracy
It’s the low-cost housing, stupid
By Diana Bilovsky With the dust settled on the 2024 election, the question becomes, how did a slim majority of American voters choose a candidate … Continue reading
Helping hippies, health care and homelessness in letters
A ‘Best of Eugene’ Experience A week or two ago, I received a “to occupant” letter from Eugene Springfield Fire and opened it trepidatiously to … Continue reading
Slant — Stride On!
• Are you a student living in Union on Broadway? Do you rent a place in Crescent Village? The U.S. Department of Justice announced Jan. … Continue reading
Don’t Lose Sight of Dreams
A dispensary’s fire doesn’t end the dreams it showed for the LGBTQIA+ community
By Ophelia Rodasti Snugz Dispensary would like to thank the entire community of Eugene, with a shoutout to the amazing LGBTQIA+ community and our allies!!! … Continue reading
Local and Vocal
A local megaphone for a democracy in peril
There are a lot of reasons a local, independent media is necessary for a healthy democracy. And if there’s one thing we need right now, … Continue reading
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Memories to Hoops in Letters
Remembering Anita Johnson Thank you for dedicating the majority of last week’s Weekly to Anita Johnson, her accomplishments and her contributions to the community including … Continue reading
Slant – weird shit
By EW editorial staff • This week in weird shit as a result of the November election: Meta (the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and … Continue reading
From Dreams to Kazoos in Letters
Here’s a Dream To reduce air pollution and prevent injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists, all non-commercial SUVs and full-size pick-up trucks are banned from driving … Continue reading
Slant — So that happened
By EW editorial staff • 2024 has been a wild ride for Eugene Weekly. From going under due to the embezzlement by a once-trusted employee … Continue reading
From Homelessness to TV Butte in Letters
It’s Sports Tourism, Dammit So, as of this writing, it seems that the city’s parks department has finally succeeded in driving the breakfast program from … Continue reading
Slant — Sliding into 2025
By EW editorial staff • The year 2025 is upon us, and this new year will mark the first one in more than a quarter … Continue reading