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Do the Public’s Business in Public

Bill in the Oregon Legislature could create huge loopholes in Oregon’s open meetings law

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view of the oregon state capitol

By Therese Bottomly Oregonians are increasingly losing faith in their government and institutions. All too often, it feels like actions are taken without any notice … Continue reading →

Love Song for Renée Nicole Good

By Jesús Sepúlveda

Viewpoint 6 days ago

I remember the night when the barrel of the machine gun  was pressing against his naked back  Hands on the back of his head smoke … Continue reading →

Polite?

Reasonable people are angry over Trump and ICE’s tactics

Viewpoint 2 weeks ago

By Kim Leval It was wrong-headed of the Eugene Police Department to call the Jan. 30 protest at the 7th and Pearl Federal Building a … Continue reading →

Don’t Sit Quietly

Local leaders ignore MLK Jr.’s warning, discourage dissent, and embolden violent federal agents

Viewpoint 2 weeks ago

By Boris Wiedenfeld-Needham The Eugene Police Department called the Friday, Jan. 30,  protest a “riot.” This blatant and obvious mischaracterization is an attempt to distract … Continue reading →

‘My Father Fought Fascism. Now I Have To.’

My father survived being shot down over Germany, but fears the Trump regime

Viewpoint 3 weeks ago

By Bob Bussel During the many protests I have attended since Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, I have noticed one sign that especially resonates … Continue reading →

What Does It Mean To Be An American?

If Renee Good and Alex Pretti were not white, would the outrage be the same?

Viewpoint 4 weeks ago

By Jenny Jonak Many of us have watched videos of the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Good’s and Pretti’s deaths stand out, … Continue reading →

Existential Angst

Hope despite generations of troubled times

Viewpoint 1 month ago

By Victoria Koch It’s been a difficult time lately for many families all over the world. As a retired teacher and simply an older human … Continue reading →

Courage

A legal observer urges us not to turn away from the government violence

Viewpoint 1 month ago

By Latiffe Amado We stand here today because people are dying at the hands of ICE — in cages, in transit, and in the streets … Continue reading →

Kent State Déjà Vu

ICE agents were in no danger when Renee Good was killed. This has happened before

Viewpoint 1 month ago

On May 4, 1970, members of the Ohio National Guard opened fire on anti-war demonstrators on the campus of Kent State University, killing Jeffrey Miller, … Continue reading →

The Roadmap Already Exists

When the mechanism of the state is turned on you

Viewpoint 1 month ago

A note before you read: If you are a white reader who is not ready for this fight, reading on will likely make you feel … Continue reading →

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