Call Congress For Change
Homelessness is a crisis in Lane County and across the nation (Letters, 1/21). Local initiatives are helpful, especially when combined with national ones. There are … Continue reading
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Think Of The Children
COVID-19 has taken a lot from our children this past year: no in person schooling, no socializing with friends and no sports. The elimination of … Continue reading
It’s Unforgivable
In today’s letters (1/14), Christopher and Deb Michaels argue that we should “practice forgiveness” with the seditious rabble that invaded the Capitol. No. No forgiveness. … Continue reading
The Vegan Revolution
It is said, “All revolutions devour their own children.” Don’t forget to eat your vegetables America! Bob Springenberg Eugene
When Is A Mob Not A Mob?
What’s the difference between a mob injuring officers and breaking into and trying to burn down federal buildings in a city and a mob breaking … Continue reading
Slant
The prevailing of democracy, the shattering of a glass ceiling, the calls for unity from the same stage where the last president called for, and … Continue reading
No-Maskers, Unmasked
Today [Jan. 16] there were the “no-maskers,” an aggressive group of less than 20 young men and women shouting at people walking by Market of … Continue reading
A Time To Step Up And Help
The housing crisis is at an all time high here in Lane County. According to county information there are at least 9,600 homeless people living … Continue reading
Government For Sale
Want to buy a senator? It’s easy, and you don’t even have to win the lottery! I sent Jon Ossoff $50, and he won! And … Continue reading
Examine Your White Privilege
The Jan. 6 insurrection calls attention to the need to examine unconscious participation in systematic racism
Dear White People: We all witnessed the uncorked anger of white people feeling robbed of their privilege. White privilege, for white people, is hard to … Continue reading