Philosophy is Dangerous
Don’t cut back on critical thinking at LCC
My name is Caroline Lundquist; students call me Dr. L. I teach ethics and critical thinking at Lane Community College. But I may not teach … Continue reading
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The Missing Middle
Smaller, more affordable housing in walkable neighborhoods is part of the solution
On a rainy night in January, the National Association of Realtors published an article that should have alarmed every hopeful homeowner, empty-nester, and business entrepreneur … Continue reading
Slant
Stop slashing education!
• Mike McGinn just announced that he is running again to be mayor of Seattle. A former staffer for Congressman Jim Weaver of Eugene, McGinn came … Continue reading
Letters to the Editor 2017-04-20
IMMIGRANT LOVE Love seeing the last issue about immigrants (EW, 4/6). It’s always important to hear the stories of the newbies. It connects us to … Continue reading
Building Resilience
4J should invest in safe infrastructure
The Eugene 4J School District is preparing to issue a bond measure to fund building construction. Voters in either the November 2018 or May 2019 … Continue reading
Greg Walden Has Abandoned Me!
He never calls … he never writes! Brother: Where art thou?
Dear reader, I think I got off on the wrong foot with the congressman from eastern Oregon. May need your help. As you remember, I … Continue reading
Slant
Immigrants DO pay taxes and more on local politics
• It’s an oft-repeated accusation, a drum beaten by the Trumpians, that undocumented immigrants don’t pay taxes and are a drain on the U.S economy. … Continue reading
Letters to the Editor 2017-04-13
BEACH BEER! If anybody enjoys drinking a beer or a glass of wine on the beach like free Oregonians have always been able to do, … Continue reading
Police Chief Accountability
How will Eugene choose its next chief?
Eugene Police Chief Pete Kerns recently announced he will retire in the next month or so. His departure affords our community a critical opportunity to … Continue reading
Saving Public Education
An Evening of Dialogue with Diane Ravitch and Yong Zhao
By Roscoe Caron, Larry Lewin and Rachel Rich It is certainly true that Betsy DeVos, Donald Trump’s new U.S. Secretary of Education, poses a distinct … Continue reading