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For the past few years, local labor unions have been on an upswell — wrestling with employers both corporate and government to fight for better … Continue reading
The 44.4 Percent
Oregon voted to amend language in the Constitution about slavery, but 44.4 percent of us voted against it
Oh, Oregon… Oh, Eugene… We are not on the same page. Let’s discuss white centering in solutions to anti-racism, and the lack of attention to … Continue reading
Climate Reality
Upcoming library-sponsored Community Philosophy Circle to focus on climate change
By Paul Bodin “We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot still on the accelerator.” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres made these … Continue reading
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Nominations for our Give Guide are pouring in! We love how many nonprofits you love! Keep them coming. If there’s a nonprofit you’d like to … Continue reading
Political Relief Comes to Democrats
With a nod to Alka-Seltzer and Ray Charles
by Dan Bryant Plop. The first indication that there would not be a tectonic shift in the political geosphere this election came from Pennsylvania. “The … Continue reading
A Bridge to Sell You
NW Natural‘s ‘Destination Zero’ is a bridge to nowhere
by Danny Noonan About a decade ago, the fossil fuel industry sold the public the idea that gas could be a “bridge fuel” between coal-fired … Continue reading
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Traditional newspapers call opinion pieces written by the community “op eds” because they appear “opposite the editorial” page where the opinions of the editorial board … Continue reading
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This weekend brought the devastating news of the Nov. 19 mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. The suspect faces charges of five counts … Continue reading
How to Save the ‘Guarded-Register’
As The Register-Guard shrinks, we still need a hometown paper
by Peter Laufer We in Eugene are witnessing the slow murder of our daily newspaper. But maybe, just maybe, what’s rapidly becoming too thin to … Continue reading
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We were wondering what the old YMCA will be used for after the new building is completed. So after someone suggested it should become a … Continue reading
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Why I serve at Egan Warming Centers — and why you can, too
by Mary Sharon Moore Cold weather is here. It’s time to pile on the blankets for luxurious warmth. Cozy is good. Cold weather is also … Continue reading
Taking Our Vote for Granted Ends Now
A Latino community leader reflects on the election
by Juan Carlos Valle Remember when performance mattered during political debates? Remember when it came down to whose ideas and proposals were best? It has … Continue reading
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Before we say anything about the loss of the opinion page and staff at The Register-Guard, please stop unsubscribing from the daily. We at Eugene … Continue reading