The Fix Is In
There is a common saying that seems appropriate to the debate over Measure 105: “If is isn’t broken, don’t fix it.” Oregon’s Sanctuary Law, existing … Continue reading
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Slant
• Rick Levin’s Q&A last week with Chris Hedges, our feature this week on the Valve Turners and this weekend’s Environmental Film Festival in Eugene … Continue reading
Bully Tactics
What a show. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s confrontational stance throughout his performance was a tactical maneuver. It was a shock to watch the reactions … Continue reading
Merkley’s War Spending
Last week, amidst the frenzy over the Kavanaugh nomination, the U.S. Senate quietly passed HR 6157 — the Department of War (I refuse to call … Continue reading
NAACP Says No On 105
The Eugene/Springfield NAACP has voted to oppose Measure 105 in accordance with our stance that all people be treated with equality and dignity. Measure 105 … Continue reading
Neighbors and Legacies
Messiah Lutheran steps in to help the homeless
It’s hard to write about happy endings in the world of homeless services because homelessness, for most people, is a transitory situation. They had lives … Continue reading
The Big Boondoggle
Your excellent coverage (“Low Taxes, No Oversight,” 9/20) of how tax breaks steal money from local services and programs illustrates perfectly why local governments should … Continue reading
We Be EWEB
The EWEB administration building was built downtown next to the river because that is where the city wanted it, according to one EWEB general manager. Now … Continue reading
Safe Education?
Daniel MacKay, the LCC writing instructor convicted of a sex crime two years ago, was removed from his classes when he was charged. Now, after … Continue reading
Measures For Measures
Given the amount of confusing information being spread about upcoming ballot measures, the Eugene Democratic Socialists of America and I devised this voting guide for … Continue reading