Letters to the Editor 2017-04-20
IMMIGRANT LOVE Love seeing the last issue about immigrants (EW, 4/6). It’s always important to hear the stories of the newbies. It connects us to … Continue reading
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Building Resilience
4J should invest in safe infrastructure
The Eugene 4J School District is preparing to issue a bond measure to fund building construction. Voters in either the November 2018 or May 2019 … Continue reading
Greg Walden Has Abandoned Me!
He never calls … he never writes! Brother: Where art thou?
Dear reader, I think I got off on the wrong foot with the congressman from eastern Oregon. May need your help. As you remember, I … Continue reading
Slant
Immigrants DO pay taxes and more on local politics
• It’s an oft-repeated accusation, a drum beaten by the Trumpians, that undocumented immigrants don’t pay taxes and are a drain on the U.S economy. … Continue reading
Letters to the Editor 2017-04-13
BEACH BEER! If anybody enjoys drinking a beer or a glass of wine on the beach like free Oregonians have always been able to do, … Continue reading
Police Chief Accountability
How will Eugene choose its next chief?
Eugene Police Chief Pete Kerns recently announced he will retire in the next month or so. His departure affords our community a critical opportunity to … Continue reading
Saving Public Education
An Evening of Dialogue with Diane Ravitch and Yong Zhao
By Roscoe Caron, Larry Lewin and Rachel Rich It is certainly true that Betsy DeVos, Donald Trump’s new U.S. Secretary of Education, poses a distinct … Continue reading
Slant
From fake news to the ArtWalk
• Fake news! An error at the printer meant our Satire Issue didn’t get marked with the April 1 date at the bottom of the … Continue reading
Meet Congressman Walden
Why does Greg Walden hate us Oregonians?
First, a Salem legislative update: It ain’t lookin’ good. Look, I know from experience that our citizen-legislators barely earn minimum wage. But they’re currently overpaid, … Continue reading
Confessions of a Millennial Hoarder
Parents should commit to providing trophies to their kids
I have exactly 1,476 trophies, and I adore every single one of them. I have participation awards from every sports team I’ve been on since … Continue reading