Global Protest
DeFazio, Wyden and activists speak out against a war with Iran
On Jan. 25, people around the world will protest the possibility of a U.S. war with Iran. The local rally will be at First Christian … Continue reading
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Bach to Eugene
Former Eugene Symphony conductor among contenders to be Bach’s new artistic director
The Oregon Bach Festival has named three finalists in its search for an artistic director to replace Matthew Halls. They are Miguel Harth-Bedoya, music director … Continue reading
Slant
• We are saddened by word that Sister Janice Jackson, a longtime Eugenean, died Jan. 13 in Lake Oswego; she was 86. Sister Janice was … Continue reading
Full Statement from Lane County on Aid and Assist
We appreciate your follow-up to “A Broken System” and have provided answers to your questions below. It’s clear that you are both personally and professionally … Continue reading
The Gift of Reading
SMART wants you to read between the lines
Even before Laurie McNichols began working with the SMART program, she always had a passion for reading. Even when she was younger, reading came naturally … Continue reading
DeFazio Visits Mexico Border Camps
The congressman visits border to investigate Trump's Remain in Mexico Policy
Last week, Rep. Peter DeFazio visited the U.S.-Mexico border to investigate the Trump administration’s Remain in Mexico policy, which forces people seeking asylum in the … Continue reading
Protesters Crash Trump Rally — Again
Rally at Ferry Street Bridge attracts Trump supporters from Portland and summons a large protester presence
On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend, supporters of President Donald Trump held an event near Ferry Street Bridge, drawing protesters who called them “fascists” … Continue reading
Our Children’s Trust Climate Lawsuit Dismissed
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted 2-1 to throw out the case
Five years into the case, a divided panel from 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the climate lawsuit from Our Children’s Trust, the Oregon-based … Continue reading
Feelin’ Renewed
Two clean energy ballot initiatives move on after judge rules against secretary of state's rejection
A Marion County judge ruled today that the Oregon secretary of state must allow two clean energy initiative petitions to proceed through the ballot measure … Continue reading
Pie Any Means Necessary
Local PAC demands a seat at the table
It all started with a sticky note and a vague call to action. “It was just a small handwritten piece of paper posted in the … Continue reading