Thanks For The (Hippie) Memories
I was filled with warm fuzzies and a big smile as I read about the founding and founders of What’s Happening/Eugene Weekly (EW, 9/22). I … Continue reading
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After the Recall
Now that the votes have been tallied and Claire Syrett has been voted off the Eugene City Council, do lies matter anymore?
By David Fidanque The votes are in, and Claire Syrett’s days on the Eugene City Council may be over by the time you read this, … Continue reading
Slant
• We are still breathing wildfire smoke, Florida is flooding and Oregon is too complacent about the right to choose when it comes to abortions. … Continue reading
What I’m Thankful For
How fortunate I’ve been in my 90 years with my wonderful children, each in their own way contributing to a better world. I’m so glad … Continue reading
It’s Time To Go Solar
Solar power is the fastest growing, most cost-effective renewable energy source in the U.S. Tapping solar energy to electrify our homes, businesses, municipalities and transportation … Continue reading
Don’t Honor Colonialism
Our democratically elected governor chose to order flags lowered to half staff in honor of Queen Elizabeth. Kate Brown is either completely uneducated or indifferent … Continue reading
Gaslighting
When white privilege devalues the artist and genius of Black and Brown people
There’s a special kind of gaslighting that happens in Eugene. There is literally nothing like it — to witness the contortions people go through to be … Continue reading
Stop Gas Transmission Northwest
I spent the last 10 years in a statewide coalition fighting to defeat the Jordan Cove Pacific Connector fossil gas terminal and pipeline. We won! … Continue reading
Slant
Can you believe Eugene Weekly is 40 years old? Neither can we, but we are excited. The pandemic and its financial impacts have been the … Continue reading
We Have Given Up On The Environment
In December 2021, I discovered hundreds of pounds of homeless camp garbage, including TVs and couches, immersed in the Willamette River just west of the … Continue reading