Homeowners Demand Fairness
Lane County must take responsibility for local access roads
By Laura Shoe, Mary Leoni, Polly Habliston and Debra Higbee Imagine calling Lane County to come fix a pothole — or worse — and being … Continue reading
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An Unwelcome Word of Mercy
Bishop Mariann Budde’s prayer is part of long tradition
Much has been made of Elon Musk’s salute at Donald Trump’s inauguration, which eerily appeared like the infamous “Sieg Heil” of the Nazi era. Whether … Continue reading
From Late Papers to Classical Curious in Letters
Just a Touch Late Last Week Went past three different red boxes, but there were not any issues in the box but last week’s issue. … Continue reading
Slant — It’s Slanted
• In a viewpoint column this week, retired Pastor Dan Bryant compares recent politics to the Hitler era, and the comparison warrants emphasis as Donald … Continue reading
Hold the Line
Resources for LGBTQIA+ community members and advice for allies
By Brooks McLain and Max Skorodinsky For many members of marginalized communities, including those who are LGBTQIA+, the last few months, and especially the last … Continue reading
Our Children Are Our Common Ground
Eugene District 4J affirms its commitment to equity and belonging
By Colt Gill Change brings uncertainty. Education leaders in our area hear anxious questions from our families, partners and community about how changes in our … Continue reading
Participation Counts
Labor unions and making a difference, even if you are not a billionaire
By Dan Soeby In today’s environment of class separation and division, an individual voice may not be heard, especially if that voice does not belong … Continue reading
From Responses to Racism to Beer and Mexico in Letters to the Editor
Timing Not Coincidental I just finished Rene Gonzalez’s Viewpoint (EW, 1/30) where he relates multiple instances of racist harassment at work just a day after … Continue reading
Slant — Showing Up
• This week is Eugene Weekly’s Know Your Rights in the Trump Era issue, and it gives us hope to see how many organizations and … Continue reading
Not an Isolated Incident
Racism in Eugene after the inauguration of Donald Trump
By Rene Gonzalez Growing up in Eugene, I always felt proud of the open-minded and inclusive community that welcomed me. The sense of belonging and … Continue reading