A Quarter Century Later, We Still Endure Mass Shootings
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the [May 21, 1998] Thurston High School shooting. Over the last 25 years gun violence has shattered our … Continue reading
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Obesity Is A Health Problem That Can Be Solved
As mentioned on CountyHealthRankings.org, obesity — having a body mass index greater than 30 — was at 30 percent in our health behaviors section of … Continue reading
Cut Services To The Rich, Not To Animals
It is simply unbelievable that vast tax breaks are given to so many in this town, yet the city cannot find the small funds needed … Continue reading
Make Way For Walking In Eugene
Getting outdoors and appreciating nature is one of the many benefits of living in Eugene. I love walking to the stores and parks. I recently … Continue reading
Slant: RG in the Oregonian, election name-calling and some roundabouts
The Register-Guard was on the front page of the Sunday Oregonian, May 21, in a story called “Eugene newspaper gutted by private equity owner.” The … Continue reading
The Little Mermaid Opens Doors For Trans People
I want to give a huge and heartfelt public “thank you” to the Eugene Ballet for its world premiere of Toni Pimble’s The Little Mermaid. … Continue reading
The Tax System Can Help The Homeless
Eugene, like cities across the country, is struggling with the homeless crisis. It is a national crisis that deserves a national solution (“Eugene’s Homeless Policy … Continue reading
Anyone But Trump
As a Bernie-voting democratic socialist, it brings me no pleasure to say that Trump was right. The Durham report lays to rest the idea that … Continue reading
Don’t Feed the Bears
And, letter writers say, do support education, stop global warming and support universal health care
SUPPORT FUNDING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION As a senior about to graduate from the University of Oregon, I know firsthand how important public university funding is … Continue reading
Don’t Give Downtown All The Money
The Eugene City Council is proposing a new downtown urban renewal district of $50 million over 19 years. I strongly oppose this, again. The council’s … Continue reading