End Child Marriage
Between 2000 and 2015, at least 207,468 children were married in the U.S., and 3,285 or more of those cases were in Oregon and mostly … Continue reading
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Dancing With Danger
I have been wanting to write this for years, yet didn’t know exactly where to send it. I am concerned about the lack of rules … Continue reading
It’s The Yurts
A small business with large effects
Mary and I are at Treebones Resort, perched on the western slopes of the Santa Lucia Mountains, at the end of the road on the … Continue reading
Preventing Suicide
On June 10 I will be traveling to Washington, D.C. along with more than 225 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) advocates from all 50 … Continue reading
Slant
Trump and Korea, downtown, turtles, Hayward and more editorial opinions
• A bold MSNBC commentator reminded us during the Singapore meetings between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un that both leaders are avowed big-time liars. That’s … Continue reading
A Critter Proposal
Some thoughts on Eugene’s proposed wildlife feeding ban
On June 11, Eugene critters don’t get to be present or place bets at the City Council wildlife lottery — but there will be Harris … Continue reading
Language Matters
Wonderful idea to want “language to be the fundamental alternative to violence in the world” (“Peace Through Poetry,” May 31). Writing is definitely an option: … Continue reading
Hoisted By Corruption
Please join with me in prayer that Mike Pence never becomes the flatulence beneath our nation’s wings. Shouldn’t the Koch brothers buy our entire government … Continue reading
No Excuses For ICE
There are two reasons why ICE agents rip crying kids away from their parents, and “Orders are orders” is not one. The two reasons are … Continue reading
Love Ganja
Love is the only way there is. We are all just messengers showing off LOVE! The definition of love is cooperation, and actions always speak … Continue reading