Slant — Curses Again!
• We love Cottage Grove, but this week we hear some of the right-wing folks there didn’t like our coverage of the city moving its … Continue reading
Opinion: Page 13
In Defense of ‘Career Politicians’
There is much to be said for the benefits that come from those making politics a career
By Bob Bussel In a campaign ad titled “Money and Power,” a woman supporting Monique DeSpain’s candidacy for Congress declares: “I do think career politicians … Continue reading
Love Through Hate
Kamala Harris and surviving and exceeding in white culture
Right now Black women are focusing on the greater good in no other way or direction that we have ever had in the history of … Continue reading
From Gerrymandering to Loud Classical Music in Letters
The Power of Three? At the start of the Lane County Commission meeting, to vote on a last-minute proposal from a private law firm, Commissioner … Continue reading
Slant — With a Spin
• The New York Times announced it will no longer be doing election endorsements in New York state and local races — though the Gray … Continue reading
Farmers Markets Don’t Just Happen
Celebrating 25 years of national Farmers Market Week
By Rachael Ward Summer is in full bloom, and for local food lovers that means trips to the farmers market to stock up on crunchy … Continue reading
The Queer Community’s Misfit Cousin
As someone on the aroace spectrum, I often feel out of place during Pride
Isn’t Pride a beautiful thing? It’s a time to honor who you are and what you mean to the world. A colorful celebration of everything … Continue reading
More Than a Festival
Pride in the Park is a life-saving event for many and needs the support of community leaders
By Eugene Pride Board For 30 years, Eugene Pride has been an annual tradition for our area’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other LGBTQ+ … Continue reading
Logos to Sidewalks in Letters
A Mixed Bag for Redesign The color is nice, the calendar is easier, the logo is a bust. Two lines of identical print — how … Continue reading
Slant or Sometimes Askew
• We often have folks drop by the Weekly’s office on Thursdays and Fridays to grab and reuse past issues. We do snicker when folks … Continue reading