Existential Angst
Hope despite generations of troubled times
By Victoria Koch It’s been a difficult time lately for many families all over the world. As a retired teacher and simply an older human … Continue reading
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Educational Concerns and More in Letters
SPS Cutting Off Its Own Leg Public education in Springfield faces two major hits this year. Budget shortfalls have the city looking at a massive … Continue reading
Slant — Still Moving
• Jan. 8’s “Top 10 Dick Moves” and the readers’ poll version (“Dick Moves: Your Move”) proved popular with readers! So we’re getting a jump … Continue reading
‘ICE Off Our Streets!’
The country is reeling from recent violence at the hands of the federal government yet the people remain Local and Vocal
The death of Renee Good at the hands of an ICE agent on Jan. 7 was stunning. In Lane County, there are protests against the … Continue reading
Courage
A legal observer urges us not to turn away from the government violence
By Latiffe Amado We stand here today because people are dying at the hands of ICE — in cages, in transit, and in the streets … Continue reading
Kent State Déjà Vu
ICE agents were in no danger when Renee Good was killed. This has happened before
On May 4, 1970, members of the Ohio National Guard opened fire on anti-war demonstrators on the campus of Kent State University, killing Jeffrey Miller, … Continue reading
The Roadmap Already Exists
When the mechanism of the state is turned on you
A note before you read: If you are a white reader who is not ready for this fight, reading on will likely make you feel … Continue reading
Drama at LCC and an Unwanted County Sermon in Letters
Sermon on the County, Loveall Style The Jan. 5 “State of the County” address, organized and led by outgoing Lane County Commission Board Chair David … Continue reading
Slant — Serious strife
• ICE Box. The Portland Immigrant Rights Commission reports that 42 detentions were reported to the PIRC hotline between Jan. 1 and Jan. 11 in … Continue reading
An Ode to the Y and Swimming
Two things I’ve always disliked (but now like)
By Melissa Graboyes I’ve lived in Eugene for 15 years, and for most of those, I avoided the Y. I had been a member for … Continue reading