My View as Vice-Chair
The Eugene 4J School Board and recent allegations of racism
By Gordon Lafer I was surprised to see Eugene Weekly’s most recent story on the Eugene School District 4J Board (“Signal Ignites 4J Board Meeting,” … Continue reading
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Eugene Needs More Spaces For Art And Music
More power to all the DIY music venues and those that work to provide spaces for artists and their audiences. (“Rock ‘n’ Roll Ain’t Noise … Continue reading
We Just Need More Fortune Cookies
Calling Doctor Fortune Cookie! Is there any Eugene doctor left willing to take another Medicare patient? Maybe docs need an incentive to increase their quota … Continue reading
But What About ‘Rock Around The Clock’?
In response to the recent cover story (“Rock ‘n’ Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution,” Feb. 9) asking whether or not rock ‘n’ roll is noise pollution: … Continue reading
Plea for Sound Help
A lack of sleep is health hazard near Zip-O-Laminators
By Ashanti Li I currently have six out of eight kids home very sick. At what point does it matter that their immune systems are … Continue reading
Silly Gas
NW Natural (methane gas) is inciting fear and angst in the residents of Eugene much like the tobacco and lead paint industries. Their recent multi … Continue reading
Slant: Shine a Light on Local Business, Pickleball and Liquorgate
University of Oregon track is rightfully known for champion distance runners. But this spring we will be cheering for a Dutch shot putter. Senior transfer … Continue reading
Originalist Sin
The Supreme Court’s dead white guy doctrine ties us to the mistakes of the past
Most everyone by now knows of the Dobbs case from the Supreme Court that overruled Roe v. Wade. It is noteworthy, as well as foreboding, … Continue reading
Online Extra Letters Feb. 9
From health care to renters to small business in this week's inbox
HEALTH COVERAGE FOR ALL OREGONIANS Of little notice, but of great impact, is the potential for this legislative session to bring us the next step … Continue reading
Support Women’s Freedom And Democracy In Iran
On Sept. 16, Mahsa Amini, a young Kurdish-Iranian woman who was visiting relatives in Tehran, was arrested. Her crime? A few strands of her hair … Continue reading