Slant — Survey says!
• We’ve been having fun with our brief (like one or two question) community surveys lately — so far we’ve learned folks don’t really know the … Continue reading
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Going to the Dogs
Far too many pet dogs in Eugene are neglected and miserable — spoiling them is not love
By Doyle Srader I think dogs are wonderful, but their owners’ choices strain my affection, and it’s a very Eugene thing. I don’t want to … Continue reading
Emergency Care Is a Public Trust
As a nonprofit, PeaceHealth has moral obligations to the people it serves
By Shawn Boles A few years ago, PeaceHealth closed the emergency department at the University District hospital in Eugene. All emergency care was consolidated across … Continue reading
Turbine Trouble
University of Oregon backslides on emissions
By Declan Zupo In early 2026, a student whistleblower leaked information from a closed-door meeting at the University of Oregon, where administrators proposed selling dirty … Continue reading
Beer, Watersheds and Fences in Letters!
Do Better on Balling The “Balling on a Budget” article is a disappointing read. As a craft beer enthusiast, business owner [A Beer Club] and … Continue reading
Slant — Everything’s fine?
• Chef’s Night Out, the annual sold-out Food for Lane County fundraiser featuring tasty bites from all over town, was April 6. We were delighted … Continue reading
Two Processions
Christian nationalism is not our Christ
By Ryan Scott Today we gather on a road. A road that winds its way back through history, to another procession, another crowd, another moment … Continue reading
From Whole People to Anti Fascists in Letters
The Architecture of Belonging The current debate over managed camps and “Safe Sleep” sites in Eugene often misses a vital component: the existing social fabric … Continue reading
Slant — No spin
• As the May primary election nears, our letters to the editor inbox heats up! We love folks who participate in democracy through lively discussions! … Continue reading
Anti-Trans Hate Is More Dangerous Than Ever
Current anti-trans legislation and hateful rhetoric are leading to an increase in trans hate — and the campaign behind it is working on you, too
By Matthew LeDoux Just last year, in 2025, 49 out of 50 U.S. states passed or attempted to pass bills that actively restricted or removed … Continue reading