Marchers Shared Community Values
What causes the human herd to turn? I was at the incredible Black Lives Matter march protesting the death of George Floyd on May 31 … Continue reading
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My Burden is Yours
The murders of black men and women in America have altered who I am
By Kristi Wallace These words are only my own. The last time someone called me “nigger” out loud was 1976. It was broad daylight and … Continue reading
It Is The Pandemic, Stupid
Mr. Nolan Nelson (no relation) appears to have a theory (Letters, 5/28) that “the state” does not have its citizens’ health in mind when it … Continue reading
‘The Language of The Unheard’
With President Donald Trump calling for shooting the looters in Minneapolis, perhaps it’s time to examine the concept of “looting.” With the city in flames … Continue reading
Stay Safe While Giving Back
It’s easy to forget the problems that the pandemic created as we pass the two-month date for Gov. Kate Brown’s original stay at home order … Continue reading
BLM Timber Plan Is Madness
Regarding “The Hills Are Alive With the Sound of Trees — For Now” (EW, 5/28) and “Timber Sale Protest” (5/28), I’ve got to hand it … Continue reading
The Truth Will Outvote Trump
In 1998, Oregonians overwhelmingly passed Ballot Measure 60, making us the pioneers in voting by mail. President Donald Trump recently voiced his strong opposition to … Continue reading
Melanin Levels
What’s interesting about your article “Fiery Protest” (EW online, 5/30) is the fact that you seem to concentrate more on skin tone and how illegitimate … Continue reading
Driving To Exhaustion
Am I really the only person in the world that thinks drive-up lines at banks and fast food outlets are — have always been — … Continue reading
It’s Not The Pandemic, Stupid
When the state shuts down millions of private businesses but does not lay off government employees, it’s not about your health. When the state bans … Continue reading