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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Local Voices, Local Topics in Letters
Serve with Love The city of Eugene has been targeting people in our community who offer resources to the poor and huddled masses. This cannot … Continue reading
Slant — Season’s Greetings
• Merry Winter Solstice (and beginning of winter), Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Joyous Kwanzaa, Happy Boxing Day! And happy days off to those of us … Continue reading
Journalism in the Trump Era
Reporters have long exposed ills of the world
By Joe Blakely The editors who resigned from the Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post were courageous and right about what they did. With … Continue reading
From the working class to astrology in letters
Destroying the Working Class The prevailing attitude towards political engagement in Eugene seems to be, “No I won’t and you can’t make me.” I can’t, … Continue reading
Slant — So Much Stuff!
• Some good news at the end of 2024 here, Sam Bond’s Garage announced Tuesday, Dec. 10 on its Facebook page that it would remain … Continue reading
From the Front Rooms to Secession in Letters
A Poor Afterthought White Bird Front Rooms has saved countless lives, and executive director Jeremy Gates is clearly omitting important context in his interview with … Continue reading
Local and Vocal
Readers weigh in on the local, the national and the existential
From PeaceHealth to Palestine, from environmental issues to ethical quandaries, Eugene Weekly readers become Eugene Weekly writers when it’s time for a Local and Vocal … Continue reading
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Slant — with Swag!
• Who’s got issues? Eugene Weekly does! An issue every week! You can keep us printing those issues and rock an EW T-shirt or cap … Continue reading
Good Grief and Good News
Justice will win in the end
“Elections are not the end of the world,” so proclaimed the Rev. Reneé Windsor-White to the congregation at First Christian Church in the heart of … Continue reading
From Frog to Leaf Blowers that Blow
Thank You, Frog and EW I’m a PNW native who now lives in Chicago, and I recently had the pleasure of reading Savannah Brown’s obituary … Continue reading
Slant — It’s Special
>> Giving Tuesday is nigh — and so is Eugene Weekly’s annual Giving Guide where we list local nonprofits in need of your support. To participate, … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Reflections
Moving away from the turkey
By Hope Bohanec Ah, tradition. Like the sturdy railing along the edge of the vast Grand Canyon, we cling to it with a sense of … Continue reading
From the Crossword to Homelessness in Letters
Up Your Game with EW Crosswords So, there was a wee glitch in this week’s Jonesin’ Crossword (EW, 11/14) — the grid didn’t seem to … Continue reading