Lafer For 4J Board
We are only as strong as our weakest link. Gordon Lafer knows this. From the workers who build our schools to the necessary classified staff … Continue reading
Letters: Page 20
Own Your Own Racism About 4J
Is it racist of me if I vote for the only Black member of the school board just because she’s Black? Am I being sexist … Continue reading
Everyone Needs A Place
It seems to me that, as a community, Eugene can do better than simply sweeping people up off the sidewalk while reading them the riot … Continue reading
Affordable For Whom?
The Eugene City Council has approved what they call affordable housing on the riverfront. The Portland-based developer is building a 95-unit apartment complex with rents … Continue reading
Electric Station Lament
I am very disappointed to hear that an Old Spaghetti Factory (a chain restaurant) will be moving into the old Oregon Electric Station building. It’s … Continue reading
Alltucker For LCC Board
As a current Lane Community College board member, I believe that Kevin Alltucker would be a great addition to our board. His 20 years classroom … Continue reading
Democracy, Taxes and Rights
Online extra letters for April 13
‘DEMOCRACY,’ TENNESSEE STYLE It is a dark day for our democracy when state legislatures expel members for speaking out against gun violence instead of focusing … Continue reading
A WNBA Team For All Of Oregon
As a proud Oregonian, I’m excited about the prospect of a WNBA franchise coming to our state. I want to give a big shout-out to … Continue reading
A Toxic Lack Of Information
It is a good thing that the state of Oregon regulates and inspects restaurants. I think that the public is entitled to know about all … Continue reading
Don’t Believe The Natural Gas Hype
I have seen a barrage of information coming out about energy security from our local gas company. Here is my experience. I was staying at … Continue reading