Iboa Misstates Endorsements
As a former community newspaper editor, I know endorsements can influence voters who must choose between two strong candidates in a hotly contested local election. … Continue reading
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Heroism Does Not A Congressman Make
The heroism Alek Skarlatos, Spencer Stone and Anthony Sadler displayed in thwarting the terrorist attack on a European train five years ago is praiseworthy, and … Continue reading
Vote Blue and for DeFazio, Too
With elections right around the corner, it’s a good time to discuss voting blue all the way down the ballot — especially re-electing Congressman Peter … Continue reading
Weaver Led a Life of Courage
“Lives of great men all remind us we can make our lives sublime and, departing, leave behind footprints in the sands of time.” — Henry … Continue reading
Happy For Semple
As former chair of the Jefferson Westside Neighbors (JWN), I heartily endorse City Councilor Emily Semple for re-election in Ward 1. Semple is hardworking, honest, … Continue reading
Measure 20-312
Please vote for clean water, healthy soil and community resilience
By Alec Hrynyshyn It is painful to see harm come to the people and the places you love. The recent fires in the McKenzie Valley … Continue reading
Don’t Get Your Hopes Up
Civilization is failing. Now there’s just one, possibly terminal, global civilization under the sign of technology and capital. Failing fast across the board: environmental disaster, … Continue reading
Remembering Jim Weaver
Memories of the former congressman who fought for the environment
In 1986, or thereabouts, Jim Weaver and I walked around Waldo Lake together for an Oregon Natural Resources Council fundraiser. There, as always, Jim was … Continue reading
A Lesson in Leadership
Secretary of State candidate Shemia Fagan is the type of political leader Oregonians deserve
On June 25, 2019, I was in Salem at the Capitol with approximately 100 young people from across Oregon. These young Oregonians traveled long distances, … Continue reading
Web Letters
EUGENE DESERVES KASHINSKY Eliza Kashinsky is a fantastic leader in our community, and I wholeheartedly endorse her for City Council. I first met Kashinsky when … Continue reading