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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Angry Compassion
The system fails us all on purpose — the voice of a CAHOOTS worker
By Mick Harty Today, for me, is a day of mourning and grief, for as of today I no longer have the job my heart … Continue reading
LCC Board Vote
Time to end dysfunction on the Lane Community College Board of Education
By Jim Arnold I think it’s time we vote to reconstitute the Lane Community College Board of Education in May’s special election. The reason: this … Continue reading
From ‘Tom Tomorrow’ to Elections in Letters to the Editor
Our Pleasure Thanks for running “This Modern World.” We need it now more than ever. Tim Baxter Eugene Rise on April 19 Those of you … Continue reading
Slant — sláinte!
• Starting with some good news: Eliza Aronson, former Eugene Weekly intern now environmental reporter for the Everett Herald, won the Society of Professional Journalists … Continue reading
Too Black
The media lacks dark-skinned people
By Eden Omari I am constantly reminded and put in my place each time I open a Eugene Weekly, university newspaper, or multiple store circulars … Continue reading
EVs and Fees
Time to take the road user fee to the next level
By John Lively Since I joined the Legislature in 2013 I have been proud to serve as a member of the Road User Task Force, … 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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‘Easter Eggs’ and More in Letters to the Editor
Easter Eggs Out of the Question? If egg prices are putting a damper on your family’s backyard Easter egg hunt this year, here’s a fun … Continue reading
Slant — Not for Sale
• Were you one of the thousands in downtown Eugene or the hundred who gathered in Oakridge or the millions across the country protesting at … Continue reading
CAHOOTS, eug and More in Letters to the Editor
Save CAHOOTS Help! We must save CAHOOTS! It is unconscionable to me that the city of Eugene and our entire surrounding community could allow CAHOOTS … Continue reading
The Grifters
‘Hands Off’ April 5 Eugene-Springfield rally protests the Trump-Musk-Vance administration
By Stan Taylor We’re living at an inflection point in history. The Donald Trump-Elon Musk-JD Vance administration is made up of grifters who conned enough … Continue reading
Slant — Sportsing
• The Eugene Emeralds kick off their 70th season April 9 against the Tri-City Dust Devils, with “Wild Weenie Wednesday,” but it’s the April 10 … Continue reading
UO Walkout
Why the University of Oregon is on the precipice of a strike
By Mike Urbancic I’m an economics professor at the University of Oregon, but you don’t need a Ph.D. to see the problem here. The state … Continue reading