‘No’ To Moving Ahead
Quote from Claire Syrett on why she voted for Moving Ahead: “Having the ability to have a reliable, regular transportation option there for folks could … Continue reading
Opinion: Page 81
An Ode To Law And Disorder
Police pat the Proud Boys on the back for beating up honest protesters. FBI sells out to Trump. CIA spies on caring citizens. ICE is … Continue reading
Beware Of Political ‘Polls’
I’m donating $10 to Val Hoyle, not for anything she’s said or done, but to counter unethical tactics used on behalf of her opponent in … Continue reading
July 29, 2020
A Springfield Black Lives Matter retrospective
Anyone present during the Black Unity-led protest in Springfield’s Thurston Hills neighborhood on July 29, 2020, will likely remember it forever. The protest focused on … Continue reading
Phil Knight Should Remember His Roots
Regarding “What should Phil Knight do next?” (Slant, 7/28), thank you for your opinion regarding this issue. I recently attended an event at McDonald Theatre … Continue reading
Slant
The bad news: climate change with record-setting heat in the Pacific Northwest; floods in Kentucky; fires everywhere. The good news: a bill agreed to by … Continue reading
Graffiti Has A Place, But Not Every Place
You glorified and encouraged some graffiti that I’d rather not have everywhere (“Suspish Fish Story,” 7/28). I hear you personally like it, and maybe enjoy … Continue reading
Climate Change Is Everyone’s Problem
I serve on the board of directors of a volunteer community organization. My faith was shaken last week when the board refused to support 350Eugene … Continue reading
Bottom Line: We Have To Reduce Energy Use
At the risk of offending some whose efforts I admire, I have serious reservations about electrification as a cure for our climate crisis. For example, … Continue reading
Is It Hot Enough For You Yet?
After another heat dome sits over the Pacific Northwest, combined with the continuation of the abnormal heat waves throughout much of the U.S and western … Continue reading