Assault Rifles: The Choice Of Cowards
Yet more li’l sneakers that will forever remain empty in family homes in Uvalde, Texas. My heart aches at the tragic loss of 19 schoolchildren … Continue reading
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Guns on the Ballot
Shooting survivor says Tina Kotek is the leader on gun control
By Brandon Wolf I’ll never forget the first sounds of relentless, booming gunshots. The bright strobe lights bouncing across the dark room. The smell of … Continue reading
Less Talk, More Walk
Eugene City Council’s “wait-and-see” mentality led by Councilor Alan Zelenka is slowing climate action
By Danny Noonan Since last November, the city of Eugene has been actively considering adopting regulations requiring all-electric construction of new buildings — a policy … Continue reading
‘We Dissent’
Collective trauma and grief in the death of Roe v. Wade
By Beth S. Patterson I knew it was coming, but when I saw the words “ROE VERSUS WADE OVERTURNED” splashed across my computer screen, I had no … Continue reading
The Irony Curtain
Ironies abound! Justice Clarence Thomas, in a separate opinion concurring with the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe vs. Wade, argues that other rights unremunerated … Continue reading
It’s Not Men’s Place To Decide
Sure, men are affected by abortion. That’s precisely why they should be careful where they stick it, when and with whom; it’s where consent comes … Continue reading
Support Unions At Starbucks
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz majored in communication in college, and that’s what I’ve taught for quite a while. When I read in the Weekly (6/30) … Continue reading
Shock Collars For Dogs Should Be Banned
Shock collars, or e-collars, are a device used to punish dogs for barking, and I believe that they should be banned. There are two types: … Continue reading
Protect Pets From Cheatgrass
I am writing a note to residents who are not mowing or clearing debris from their lawns and sidewalks. As I have dogs, I have … Continue reading
Slant
Imagine our surprise — as a woman-owned and edited local newspaper — when we were invited to ask a question of the three men speaking on … Continue reading