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What Does It Mean To Be An American?

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 →

An Ode to the Y and Swimming

Two things I’ve always disliked (but now like)

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By Melissa Graboyes I’ve lived in Eugene for 15 years, and for most of those, I avoided the Y. I had been a member for … Continue reading →

Springfield, Do Something

The City Council should not be silent about the humanitarian crisis for immigrants

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By Callee Ackland  ICE raids in Oregon have surged this year, as part of a nationwide sweep that is inflicting widespread emotional trauma on immigrants … Continue reading →

Fredrick Deforest Thrush: July 7, 1948 – June 22, 2021

A very belated thank-you, Freddie the baker

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By Laura Allen Should I write an obituary? No one else had. I’m not family or even a close friend; I didn’t even know his … Continue reading →

Activist Hope

In a time of attacks on immigrants and a cruel world

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By Victoria Koch Tuesday, I get up early to be at the Lane County Public Service Building for the Lane County commissioners meeting. I am … Continue reading →

Save Leaburg Lake

Decommissioning Leaburg Dam affects tourism and more

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By Nadine Scott We already have clean energy infrastructure in place. Why destroy what’s working? Eugene Water & Electric Board voted in 2022 to decommission … Continue reading →

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