Connecting The Dots
The newest evaluation by federal regulators operating under the Trump Administration’s new streamlined guidelines for fossil fuel projects has found that the Jordan Cove project … Continue reading
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Poor Solutions
Taylor Perse’s “poor farm” story was an insightful and interesting look into the past (“The Poor Among Us,” 1/9). While the “poor farm” concept is … Continue reading
Trickle-Down Eugene
Thanks to Paul Nicholson’s Viewpoint on the lack of democracy in Eugene (“Voters Should Matter,” 1/2). I moved here 10 years ago, not feeling particularly … Continue reading
Doyle’s New Deal
A new study by Oregon State University found that protecting our region’s forests from commercial logging will be essential to mitigating the worst impacts of … Continue reading
Embracing Immigrants
Acknowledge the treasure that is diverse culture
By Victoria Koch On a recent visit to my daughter’s, while we were walking around the suburban streets of Portland, I noticed one home’s flag … Continue reading
Electric Company
A 'current' proposal for saving the planet
By Phil Barnhart Now that we know that human civilization’s use of fossil fuel is unsustainable yet growing more rapidly than ever before, now that … Continue reading
Extinction Is Inconvenient
In his letter (EW, 1/2), Charlie Loeb suggests that it’s unreasonable to point out the environmental impact of electric cars because many people — especially … Continue reading
At Least Think Once
Many thanks for Eben Fodor’s informative Viewpoint on a potentially disastrous new law (“Think Again,” 12/26), the giant can of worms called House Bill 2001. … Continue reading
Playing The Odds
One reason I will vote for Peter DeFazio in the Oregon District 4 Democratic Party primary is that DeFazio has proven, many times over, that … Continue reading
Firing Squad Tactics
Thank you Nancy Curran for speaking up in regards to the Impeachment Eve rally (“A Sad End to the Evening,” 1/2). I was there, too, … Continue reading