Strange Allies
It’s nice to see blue bike-share bikes being used around town, and “Peace Health” sounds pretty groovy. But PeaceHealth is a Catholic anti-abortion, anti-choice organization, … Continue reading
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Birds of a Feather
To the young woman bicyclist who flipped me off when I was behind her on the Thursday before Memorial Day weekend: That really wasn’t necessary. … Continue reading
Idle Waste
Idle (of an engine): run slowly while disconnected from a load or out of gear. Idle: without purpose or effect, pointless. Of the many environmental … Continue reading
Slant
• The Clean Energy Jobs Bill passed the House in the Oregon Legislature after hours of debate June 17. It heads for the Senate next, … Continue reading
New Focus at JSMA
Thank you for your interest in my appointment as the photography curator at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) and for allowing me to … Continue reading
High-Density Hell
Wow! In EW’s June 6 issue “Summer Guide” article, I noticed some information about a lady who boasts that Eugene has a fantastic quality of … Continue reading
Welcome to Dystopia
The Great and Powerful Oz, dba the city of Eugene, wants to pretend it cares to listen to the public’s input on its Potemkin “Town … Continue reading
Slant
• We are proud to announce that former Eugene Weekly intern (now Wall Street Journal intern) Michael Tobin won Best Article of the Year in … Continue reading
Nature’s a Bitch
Breaking News: Mother Nature found living in a cave near Grants Pass, Oregon. When confronted by FBI interrogators, Mother Nature confessed to killing uncountable numbers … Continue reading
Getting Kids Engaged
I would like to call attention to the lack of public attendance to community meetings. It is a social dilemma that needs to be resolved. … Continue reading