Collective Defense
Pro-Palestine A15 protester reads Dec. 18 sentencing statement
By Evan Quarles Forgive me if I have made light of the justice system by using it as a platform to condemn the genocidal aims … Continue reading
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Inmate Mail
A new Oregon Department of Corrections rule on inmate mail has negative impacts
By Hunter Briggs In July 2024, the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) filed a “notice of proposed rulemaking” that outlined changes for incoming mail sent … Continue reading
From F-bombs to Bigfoot in Letters
A Fuck Too Far I’ve been unhappy about the routine appearance of four letter words in print in your publication for some time. Your Love … Continue reading
Slant — Still Printing!
By EW editorial staff • City Club of Eugene will feature your favorite commie rag on Friday. More precisely, City Club will discuss “The State … Continue reading
From Gun Toting to Not Enough Help for Unhoused in Letters
Now You Know Enjoyed your story about “Oregon’s Hippie Island” in Crete (EW, 2/6) , and I gasped at the last line: “beneath the Matala … Continue reading
Slant — Standing Up
• Did you miss Sen. Jeff Merkley’s town hall earlier this month? Read about what the senator had to say about Trump’s presidency. He told … Continue reading
Homeowners Demand Fairness
Lane County must take responsibility for local access roads
By Laura Shoe, Mary Leoni, Polly Habliston and Debra Higbee Imagine calling Lane County to come fix a pothole — or worse — and being … Continue reading
Local and Vocal
A local megaphone for a democracy in peril
There are a lot of reasons a local, independent media is necessary for a healthy democracy. And if there’s one thing we need right now, … Continue reading
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An Unwelcome Word of Mercy
Bishop Mariann Budde’s prayer is part of long tradition
Much has been made of Elon Musk’s salute at Donald Trump’s inauguration, which eerily appeared like the infamous “Sieg Heil” of the Nazi era. Whether … Continue reading
From Late Papers to Classical Curious in Letters
Just a Touch Late Last Week Went past three different red boxes, but there were not any issues in the box but last week’s issue. … Continue reading
Slant — It’s Slanted
• In a viewpoint column this week, retired Pastor Dan Bryant compares recent politics to the Hitler era, and the comparison warrants emphasis as Donald … Continue reading
Hold the Line
Resources for LGBTQIA+ community members and advice for allies
By Brooks McLain and Max Skorodinsky For many members of marginalized communities, including those who are LGBTQIA+, the last few months, and especially the last … Continue reading
Our Children Are Our Common Ground
Eugene District 4J affirms its commitment to equity and belonging
By Colt Gill Change brings uncertainty. Education leaders in our area hear anxious questions from our families, partners and community about how changes in our … Continue reading
Participation Counts
Labor unions and making a difference, even if you are not a billionaire
By Dan Soeby In today’s environment of class separation and division, an individual voice may not be heard, especially if that voice does not belong … Continue reading