Homeowners Demand Fairness
Lane County must take responsibility for local access roads
By Laura Shoe, Mary Leoni, Polly Habliston and Debra Higbee Imagine calling Lane County to come fix a pothole — or worse — and being … Continue reading
Viewpoint
An Unwelcome Word of Mercy
Bishop Mariann Budde’s prayer is part of long tradition
Much has been made of Elon Musk’s salute at Donald Trump’s inauguration, which eerily appeared like the infamous “Sieg Heil” of the Nazi era. Whether … Continue reading
Hold the Line
Resources for LGBTQIA+ community members and advice for allies
By Brooks McLain and Max Skorodinsky For many members of marginalized communities, including those who are LGBTQIA+, the last few months, and especially the last … Continue reading
Our Children Are Our Common Ground
Eugene District 4J affirms its commitment to equity and belonging
By Colt Gill Change brings uncertainty. Education leaders in our area hear anxious questions from our families, partners and community about how changes in our … Continue reading
Participation Counts
Labor unions and making a difference, even if you are not a billionaire
By Dan Soeby In today’s environment of class separation and division, an individual voice may not be heard, especially if that voice does not belong … Continue reading
Not an Isolated Incident
Racism in Eugene after the inauguration of Donald Trump
By Rene Gonzalez Growing up in Eugene, I always felt proud of the open-minded and inclusive community that welcomed me. The sense of belonging and … Continue reading
No Eugene City Jail
Discuss meaningful changes in the justice system before discussing a municipal jail
By Michael Weber The conversation around needing a new municipal jail in Eugene has been gaining traction in local Facebook groups like Lane County Mugshots … Continue reading
Helping Preserve a Legacy
How a local family’s efforts established a sanctuary for people of color that now stands as a landmark against a culture of prejudice
By G. B. Lawrence Clearly, full support from the University of Oregon’s Athletic Department for its athletes of color is no longer in question. However, … Continue reading
The Legacy
This nation’s history, and our future
There’s a riff in our nation that it can’t seem to heal from. It was carried over from Europe by the nation’s “forefathers.” The rage, … Continue reading
Strengthening Democracy
It’s the low-cost housing, stupid
By Diana Bilovsky With the dust settled on the 2024 election, the question becomes, how did a slim majority of American voters choose a candidate … Continue reading