Slant — Showing Up
• This week is Eugene Weekly’s Know Your Rights in the Trump Era issue, and it gives us hope to see how many organizations and … Continue reading
Opinion: Page 2
Not an Isolated Incident
Racism in Eugene after the inauguration of Donald Trump
By Rene Gonzalez Growing up in Eugene, I always felt proud of the open-minded and inclusive community that welcomed me. The sense of belonging and … Continue reading
From the Mims Family to Housing in Letters
The Legacy of the Mims Family Thanks to G. B. Lawrence for reminding and informing readers of the critical part the Mims family played in … Continue reading
Slant — Still Free
By EW editorial staff • It’s Groundhog Day on Sunday, Feb. 2, and Donald Trump’s nonstop executive orders have been giving us that “This again?” … Continue reading
No Eugene City Jail
Discuss meaningful changes in the justice system before discussing a municipal jail
By Michael Weber The conversation around needing a new municipal jail in Eugene has been gaining traction in local Facebook groups like Lane County Mugshots … Continue reading
Frog, Noise, Health Care and More in Letters
Indeed, Fare Thee Well I don’t think Frog would mind if I stayed home to celebrate his life. I’d like to drive over to the … Continue reading
Slant — Screwed?
• An indoor games issue inauguration week? Well, kids, sometimes folks need a distraction. Enjoy the Weekly’s foray into Dungeons & Dragons. Not everyone has … Continue reading
Helping Preserve a Legacy
How a local family’s efforts established a sanctuary for people of color that now stands as a landmark against a culture of prejudice
By G. B. Lawrence Clearly, full support from the University of Oregon’s Athletic Department for its athletes of color is no longer in question. However, … Continue reading
The Legacy
This nation’s history, and our future
There’s a riff in our nation that it can’t seem to heal from. It was carried over from Europe by the nation’s “forefathers.” The rage, … Continue reading
Strengthening Democracy
It’s the low-cost housing, stupid
By Diana Bilovsky With the dust settled on the 2024 election, the question becomes, how did a slim majority of American voters choose a candidate … Continue reading