A Life Steeped in the Arts
In Memory of Lois Wadsworth, 1936-2019
My mother was a gatherer of people. She could draw someone she had just met into conversation, then into friendship, almost before they knew what … Continue reading
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About Iran and Suleimani
America knows little about the man Trump killed
By M. Reza Behnam Only the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia and the Islamic State rejoiced in the illegal and immoral targeted killing of Iranian … Continue reading
Embracing Immigrants
Acknowledge the treasure that is diverse culture
By Victoria Koch On a recent visit to my daughter’s, while we were walking around the suburban streets of Portland, I noticed one home’s flag … Continue reading
Electric Company
A 'current' proposal for saving the planet
By Phil Barnhart Now that we know that human civilization’s use of fossil fuel is unsustainable yet growing more rapidly than ever before, now that … Continue reading
Helping Our Veterans
It’s not too late to get veterans the aid they deserve
We will lose 50 percent of Oregon’s veterans over the next 20 years. Currently, 54 percent of them are over age 65. Many of those … Continue reading
Murdering Democracy
After three years with Trump, it is time to decide the direction and fate of the country
By Thomas Coffin If three years of the Trump administration have demonstrated anything with clarity, it is that 2020 presents the nation with stark choices between … Continue reading
Voters Should Matter
Why are politicians in Eugene and Lane County so opposed to democracy?
By Paul Nicholson After a few weeks of grooming, flattery and free fattening food, it is not uncommon for our unpaid mayor and City Council … Continue reading
Protesters Crash Trump Rally — Again
Rally at Ferry Street Bridge attracts Trump supporters from Portland and summons a large protester presence
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend, supporters of President Donald Trump held an event near Ferry Street Bridge, drawing protesters who called them “fascists” … Continue reading
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Empty Promises Agency (EPA)
Why the Triangle Lake area air sampling never happened
By Justin Workman On March 8, 2012, my heart sank after hearing the Highway 36 Human Health Exposure Investigation had been suspended. That sadness turned … Continue reading
Greetings to All
Untangling holiday greetings year-round
By Tova Stabin In the past when people were more apt to say to you “Merry Christmas,” I would, with as much politeness and honesty … Continue reading
Think Again
Why HB 2001 is the worst housing bill ever from the Oregon Legislature
You may have carefully purchased your home in Oregon thinking that the zoning laws and comprehensive plans protected you from excessive and overbearing development in … Continue reading
Psoccertherapy
Soccer for recreation and relief
I’ve long appreciated the psychotherapeutic value of soccer. Whenever saddened or stressed by personal problems, soccer has always provided me a reliable refuge of recreation … Continue reading
Clean Fun with an Electric Car
Have more fun driving and save the planet, too
By Phil Barnhart Driving an electric vehicle (EV) may be the best automotive decision of your life. EVs have an enduring but false image as … Continue reading
Water for Warm Springs
MRG Foundation fundraises for tribe as water issues continue
Water is life, Chúush iwa Waqishwit in the Sahaptin language commonly spoken in Warm Springs. A motto that many tribal people have adopted takes on … Continue reading