Media Matters
When truth is contested, media literacy is key
It goes without saying: Mainstream media are hardly without blame when it comes to the passionate partisan distrust now swamping the so-called news, and the … Continue reading
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The Purpose of Journalism
Journalism is essential in a democracy
Oregon State Sen. Jeff Kruse updates his email newsletter weekly. On Feb. 3, the Roseburg Republican wrote that he wanted to focus on the executive … Continue reading
Fake News
Real journalism takes time — and reading it takes thought
Did you absolutely love that article you read about Bernie Sanders on Occupy Democrats and agree with every word? Did you hate that story on … Continue reading
Contested Truths
An interview with Oregonian columnist Samantha Swindler
EW talked to Samantha Swindler, a columnist for The Oregonian and president of the Oregon Territory chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, to get … Continue reading
The Devil You Don’t Know
Deadly drug epidemic fails to break out months after DEA postpones banning obscure herbal painkiller
Late last year, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency tried adding an obscure herbal leaf with narcotic effects called kratom to its list of banned substances. … Continue reading
‘Anti-Sanctuary’ Legislation Brewing in Oregon
Bill not expected to receive hearing, but petition for ballot measure underway
House Bill 2921 would repeal Oregon’s sanctuary state law and mandate that Oregon law enforcement agencies assist in federal immigration enforcement. The bill would also … Continue reading
Launching an anti-Trump grassroots movement
Playing defense against the Trump administration
Indivisible Eugene is playing defense against the Trump administration. The local chapter of a grassroots effort of politically active individuals looks to pressure Oregon’s political … Continue reading
Activist Alert
350 Eugene, Climate Change, Liquefied Natural Gas Pipeline
• Join 350 Eugene Thursday, March 16, for a spring membership potluck and meet-up at First United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive Street. Bring food to … Continue reading
‘Amputation Season’
Occupy Medical addresses winter’s effects on the unhoused
Despite signs of spring in Oregon, the risk of frostbite is still prevalent with freezing nights and cold rain. It is still what Occupy Medical … Continue reading
Local Book Sales Affected by Trump Election
George Orwell’s 1984, as well as other novels envisioning a dystopian future, have made their way to the top of Amazon’s bestseller list since the … Continue reading