Guns and Safety
There’s a lot we can learn from our neighbors. King County is Washington’s most populous county. Recently the King County Board of Health voted unanimously … Continue reading
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Vaccines Are Safe
It’s disappointing the EW published a letter (“Whooping Cough,” Nov. 15) containing misleading material regarding the safety of vaccines. Vaccinations are safe and they are … Continue reading
Slant
• High school graduation rates are significantly higher when students take career and technical education (CTE) courses. That’s what four Lane County school superintendents told … Continue reading
Fighting Racism
Oregon organizations receive a two-year environmental justice grant
A marked upsurge of emboldened racist and biased attacks in Oregon has many of us worried, even despairing about the state of our social ethics. … Continue reading
The Aroma of Eugene
This is a response to the Nov. 15 letter “What’s That Smell?” in the Eugene Weekly: I live in Wilsonville. Two years ago, I found … Continue reading
Good Riddance
While some folks are upset that Trump did not visit the Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day, I was actually pleased that he skipped it. His … Continue reading
Show Me The Science
A science column — great idea (WildType, Nov. 8)! And please let us see some research from the University of Oregon, to remind us that … Continue reading
Hey Dems!
Just days after the election, the corporate Democrats begin placating, posturing and insisting on business as usual. “Business as Usual” is killing the climate system. … Continue reading
Criminal Negligence
Last week, I completed a day of community service as part of a conviction. We went to the dump to dig trenches and move and … Continue reading
Trump on Fire
Trump’s comments, during the most deadly fire in California history and while firefighters are risking their lives, that the problem was “fire management” and “I’ll … Continue reading