Politics and Sausage-Making
Commissioner Pete Sorenson ignores Democrats: Why?
Dear reader, I’ve missed you. We each made our own decisions prior to Election Day regarding what we might do based on the outcome. I … Continue reading
Opinion: Page 335
Letters to the Editor – 2016-12-15
SPREADING KINDNESS It’s easier to share with Lane County neighbors in need of food thanks to Capella Market’s new cashier station signage. Cappella staffers Reisa … Continue reading
City Hall
'Rosie Scenario' Weighs in on City Hall, EWEB and Downtown
So, I asked my friend Rosie Scenario: I know you just sold your prediction business for a big loss after the last election, but what … Continue reading
Democracy and Education
The War on Local Control of Schools Continues
Local democratic control over education has been under assault for three decades. Sometimes this takes the form of federal mandates to use “Common Core” curriculum … Continue reading
Slant 2016-12-22
• “Community” and “neighborhood” have been the key words through the ice storm still bedeviling some of us. We were impressed by the Holiday Inn … Continue reading
You Have to Serve Somebody
Rename Kesey Square
You have to ask yourself: Why such extreme prudence by our Eugene City Council when it comes to the official renaming of what everyone now … Continue reading
We’ve Got Mail
EW presents the best Letters to the Editor of 2016
We hear it all the time: People pick up Eugene Weekly for the letters. That’s great news. A local paper with readers who are engaged enough to … Continue reading
Slant
Donald Trump or Mike Pence as the next president?
Question of the day: Donald Trump or Mike Pence as the next president of the U.S.? If Trump is either impeached or resigns within the … Continue reading
Rezoning and the Ward 1 Election
Candidate comparisons are necessary and prudent
Ward 1 voters need to know the truth about the two run-off candidates, Emily Semple and Josh Skov. To do so, they should consider an … Continue reading
We All Scream for Ice Cream!
Taking a look at Measure 97
As you know, dear readers, the Hot Air Society is not only a social drinking club; we are also a 527 Super-PAC. We secretly authorized the … Continue reading