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
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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
Kashinsky Will Represent All Of Us
After listening to Eliza Kashinsky’s interview on KLCC, sponsored by the City Club of Eugene, it is clear to me that she is by far … Continue reading
Three Former Ward 1 Councilors For Semple
Collectively, we’ve served 18 years as Ward 1 city councilors. In all our campaigns for office, the contest was always about issues, policy and accountability. … Continue reading
Slant
• We wish we weren’t exaggerating when we say “Vote as if your life depended on it,” but it’s 2020 and we have COVID-19 and Donald … Continue reading
Misogyny Creeping Out
I’m probably just being a sleepy, old white guy finally seeing what others have long realized, but recent events have given me the strong impression … Continue reading
DeFazio Has Real Experience
I received my Voters’ Pamphlet this week and, reading through it, l was surprised to see Congressman Peter DeFazio’s Republican challenger Alek Skarlatos’ only prior … Continue reading
We Need Every Vote
It is, of course, always important (if not a civic duty) to vote, even in a safe “blue” state like this one. It’s often said … Continue reading