Reading Up On Racism
Many thanks to Ayisha Elliott for her enlightening article “Choose Kindness” (EW 5/20) and her definition of real kindness. Three books I would recommend as … Continue reading
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Yes, The Vietnam Protesters Ended The War
I was happy to see the column about the anti war movement of 50 years ago (“Fifty Years Ago,” EW 5/13). I, too, was there … Continue reading
Now Is Not The Time To Cut School Budgets
In the past few years, I have become increasingly active in our local schools to advocate for the best interests of my child and the … Continue reading
Choose Kindness
Kindness and niceness are not the same thing
There’s a debate about the truth behind being “nice” and being “kind.” Nice is polite, a gesture that is for the most part an empty … Continue reading
Slant
We’re so sorry that the Velvet Edge fashion boutique in the Fifth Street Market is closing at the end of May. Owned by Marjorie Taylor, … Continue reading
Defazio Can Help In The Recovery
It’s been a tough year for all of us. There will eventually be an end to the pandemic, but climate change will only get worse … Continue reading
Be Firewise, Not Logging Foolish
Mainstream media, corporations and politicians keep advocating we will “get back to normal” soon. Speeding at 90 mph towards the abyss of ecological collapse followed … Continue reading
No News Is Not Good News
Most of our fine community is aware of the double-murders at the Falcon Wood Village retirement community on May 7. This need for the community … Continue reading
Who Can Afford To Live In Those Apartments?
When speaking of affordable housing, neither Eugene nor developers ever mention wages. Focusing on new, multi-bedroom apartments, rents run between $2,000 to $2,500 per month. … Continue reading
The Sound Of Slaughter
If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound? Early Thursday morning the quiet … Continue reading