Cops Should Protect The Environment
At protests I’ve never seen cops or military personnel as a group helping activists trying to protect our many invaluable sources of sustenance. From acts … Continue reading
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Slant
• So many wonderful words have been written about the remarkable Ruth Bader Ginsberg since her death Sept. 18. But our favorites are her own … Continue reading
Hold Big Timber Accountable
Despite what the timber industry would have you believe, logging won’t save us from the climate-driven wildfires burning across the West. Besides the fact that … Continue reading
A Young Hero
Many heroes are emerging from stories of the fires and their aftermath. While his story ended in tragedy, 13-year-old Wyatt Tofte rises amongst these as … Continue reading
Time To Act On Climate
Climate change is here! We could contact Congressman Peter DeFazio and ask for real action — or is it too late? DeFazio, with his years … Continue reading
Hold Trump Accountable
President Donald Trump’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration values a meat packer’s life at $142.86 through fines of $29,000 against JFB and Tyson Foods. With … Continue reading
Donate To Good Candidates
We have about 40 days until the election, which has already started with early voting in some places. The pandemic and the fires and the … Continue reading
The Burning Question
When do we get serious about climate action?
By Emily Semple and Ralph McDonald “Big Trees Cause Rain.” As long-term Eugene residents, we remember the vintage bumper sticker. But in no prior September … Continue reading
Everyone For Mayor
The open town meeting form of municipal government has been in use in parts of New England since pretty much before the United States was … Continue reading
As Fires Burn, Eugene Threatens Its Poor
Our city government is continuing to spend our tax dollars and human resources to harass and displace vulnerable residents during two simultaneous public health emergencies. … Continue reading