Slant: Shine a Light on Local Business, Pickleball and Liquorgate
University of Oregon track is rightfully known for champion distance runners. But this spring we will be cheering for a Dutch shot putter. Senior transfer … Continue reading
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Originalist Sin
The Supreme Court’s dead white guy doctrine ties us to the mistakes of the past
Most everyone by now knows of the Dobbs case from the Supreme Court that overruled Roe v. Wade. It is noteworthy, as well as foreboding, … Continue reading
Online Extra Letters Feb. 9
From health care to renters to small business in this week's inbox
HEALTH COVERAGE FOR ALL OREGONIANS Of little notice, but of great impact, is the potential for this legislative session to bring us the next step … Continue reading
Support Women’s Freedom And Democracy In Iran
On Sept. 16, Mahsa Amini, a young Kurdish-Iranian woman who was visiting relatives in Tehran, was arrested. Her crime? A few strands of her hair … Continue reading
Sexism Is Alive And Well In Pat Farr’s Chairmanship
Four concerned citizens provided in-person public comment in front of the Jan. 24 Lane County Board of Commissioners to express disapproval at the way 2022’s … Continue reading
Slant
In November 2022, we ran a viewpoint by University of Oregon journalism professor Peter Laufer on his idea that Gannett should give The Register-Guard to … Continue reading
Eugene’s Anti-Asian Problem
Structural racism and representation in this city
by Alicia Balfrey This city touts itself as a progressive-minded, inclusive community, but if you pay attention, this can show up as white, elitist, NIMBY … Continue reading
DeFazio Gave Us a Lifetime of Service
Your Jan. 19 profile of recently retired U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio was very good — but, let’s face it, no single newspaper tribute to Peter … Continue reading
Bring Rental Application Fees Under Control
Recently, a judge ruled that a $10 cap on applications for housing is pre-empted by state law. We, the people, are seeking to overturn this … Continue reading
AI is a Useful Tool
Artificial Intelligence applications have made incredible advances this year. Text to image, content writing generators, and ChatGPT have become usable by the average person, producing … Continue reading