A Message from Teachers in the Era of Trumpism
This year at school, kids are scared
A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government. In a republic, what species of knowledge can be equally … Continue reading
Opinion: Page 332
Letters to the Editor
POISONING THE WELL Weyerhauser is planning to aerially spray a witches’ brew of toxic herbicides in an area that is uncomfortably close to the main … Continue reading
Key Principles for a Rejuvenated Civic Center
Local architects weigh in on the City Hall plan
The Eugene-Springfield Committee on Local Affairs (CoLA) of the American Institute of Architects – Southwestern Oregon Chapter commends the Eugene City Council for its decision … Continue reading
Letters to the Editor
ANARCHIST WEIGHS IN In Kelly Kenoyer’s article “Activism 101”, an informative and helpful piece of journalism, the author referred to non-violent direct action as possibly … Continue reading
Slant
Anger over the Elliott and standing up to Trump
• Did you miss 350 Eugene’s Feb. 3, non-violent direct action training? No problem, EW will keep you informed about opportunities to get involved as … Continue reading
In Sickness and in Health
Waiting to raise hell
I arranged the covers in front of my face to block out the red, blue and green lights on the various machines monitoring Wifey’s vitals. … Continue reading
Chips & Sawdust — Part One
What happened to the old Oregon?
Occasionally, there is a point in the history of a place that creates a before and after moment — an event that, in the aftermath, … Continue reading
Letters to the Editor
WELCOME COVER I was very moved by the painting on the cover of your 2/2 issue [“Hiding in Plain Sight] by Jeremy Okai Davis. Thank … Continue reading
Gandhi, Non-violence and the Politics of 2017
Sharpening the tools to resist oppression
With the election of Donald Trump we are witnessing a coup that combines white nationalism, finance capital and militarism. The Lane Peace Center is bringing … Continue reading
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From downtown Eugene to Donald Trump
• Downtown Eugene is a point of contention again, with some groups advocating for cleaning up the streets of “travelers” and transients through smoking and … Continue reading