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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
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
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
Make a Difference
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
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Readers weigh in on local and national issues
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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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
‘Then They Came for Me’
The famous quotation came from a German pastor who — until it was too late — supported the Nazis
By Dan Bryant First they came for the Communists, and I did not speak out — because I was not a communist. Then they came … Continue reading
The Unseen Side of Endorsements
Two political candidates caution voters on passive voting
By Michelle Emmons and Ashley Pelton As first-time candidates running for office in a largely rural area, we are concerned about a broken component in … Continue reading
The Trouble with Alek
Oregon congressional candidate presents the smiling face of Republican fascism
The coming midterm elections are trending toward a nightmare that could take many of us by surprise. Nationally, a slew of candidates energized and emboldened … Continue reading
Why Reinvent the Wheel?
Eugene spent a lot of money for a new City Hall plan. We should just follow it.
By Jewel Murphy As someone who was a downtown retailer for almost 30 years, I’m downtown’s biggest fan. But I’ve been scratching my head about … Continue reading
After the Recall
Now that the votes have been tallied and Claire Syrett has been voted off the Eugene City Council, do lies matter anymore?
By David Fidanque The votes are in, and Claire Syrett’s days on the Eugene City Council may be over by the time you read this, … Continue reading