Bond. Road Bond.
The ballot measure 20-296, also known as “Fix Springfield’s Roads,” proposes a five-year bond to finance badly needed road improvements for heavily travelled streets. Anyone … Continue reading
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Freedom Of Speech
I don’t know about you, but I really enjoy exercising my First Amendment rights — particularly when it comes to putting people in their place. … Continue reading
Bleak Prognosis
Our leaders are incompetent and self-absorbed. Business lacks scruple, and exploitation is the rule of the day. Civil liberties are sacrificed for illusive security. The … Continue reading
Misogynists Unanimous
Given Donald Trump’s history of loud and proud endorsement of abusive and assaultive behavior toward women, we shouldn’t be surprised by his choice of Brett … Continue reading
Can’t Eat Memories
There has been a serious miscarriage of culinary justice, a foodie folly recklessly perpetrated by none other than the once-respected Eugene Weekly. For how could … Continue reading
Slant
• Eugene Weekly’s endorsements for the November election will be offered in next week’s paper, the same time that ballots are mailed out to you … Continue reading
Shameful And Immoral
Measure 105, which would undo Oregon’s sanctuary law, is not simply a response to legitimate immigration concerns, but is part of a multi-pronged effort to … Continue reading
Never Give Up!
A political newcomer reflects on his decision to fight for office
It’s been nearly four months since I was elected to represent Springfield on the Lane County Board of Commissioners. Though the race is now uncontested, … Continue reading
No To Racial Profiling
Oregon’s sanctuary law has worked very well for decades. It forbids state agencies, including law enforcement, from using state resources or personnel to detect or apprehend … Continue reading
Naïve on Climate
The Valve Turners (“Ultimate Necessity,” Oct 4), along with Winona LaDuke and Bill McKibben, are extremely naïve to place all the blame for climate change … Continue reading