CITY’S SMOKE AND MIRRORS
Someone pointed out to me that they hadn’t seen anything from the supporters of the City Council’s so-called “auditor lite” initiative. I couldn’t help but … Continue reading
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Oregonians for Organ Donation
HB 4019 encourages organ donations
One of the most rewarding aspects of my role as a state representative has been connecting people, especially young people, with their government and showing … Continue reading
HELPING THE YOUNG
I recently heard about a new nonprofit called CORE (Community Outreach through Radical Empowerment). From their Facebook page it says, “CORE is a nonprofit dedicated … Continue reading
Republicans on Warpath!
Dorchester doozies disturb Democrats
In my column I never aim to appease any but the most moderate of Republicans and other weird sects. Turns out that’s a bad business … Continue reading
WELCOME TO 1984
Recent news reports have highlighted Sinclair Broadcasting Corporation’s politically motivated control over the content of its local television news stations. Sinclair currently owns more than 170 … Continue reading
PROTECT OUR WATER
I have been involved in trying to protect our pristine drinking water source for decades and I plan on continuing into the future, but at … Continue reading
Slant
Crime waves, recycling and auditors
• Read The Register-Guard lately and you’d think Eugene’s in the middle of a violent crime wave. Armed robberies near the university! Not quite so, … Continue reading
CHALLENGING INJUSTICE
While ideally the courts are the arbiters of justice, we know that justice is not always served. And like many laws, many judges are imperfect. … Continue reading
HOMELESS CITY HALL
I agree with Bob Warren’s Viewpoint (3/29) that something useful should be done with the gigantic five-year-old sand and gravel field at 7th and Pearl … Continue reading
COLLISION COURSE
For Earth Day (April 22) let us understand that what is commonly called “sustainability” isn’t really sustainable. When scrutinized through the lens of a more rigorous … Continue reading