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Nothing Gained

Why kill people who kill people to show that killing people is wrong?

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Capital punishment is once again under public scrutiny. First came the botched execution in Tennessee of Christa Pike on Sept. 30. Then the U.S Department … Continue reading →

Vote in Defense of Democracy

No Kings — Vote Early is Oct. 17

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Stan Taylor This is no ordinary midterm election. It is the opportunity to check the man who would be dictator, the billionaire tech brothers that … Continue reading →

Stirring the Pot 

Covering the news in small-town Oregon

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By Amanda Coers Not long after I launched Junction City Community News, someone paid me what they probably intended as an insult: They called me … Continue reading →

Peace By Piece

Turning toward solutions when divided 

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by Darren Reiley We all see it, I think — the shortening of tempers, the decline in general civility, the quickness to cancel or dismiss. … Continue reading →

History and Policy

Gaza, Washington, and the power of the pro-Israel lobby

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By Rev. Alex Awad I am a Palestinian American Christian born in Jerusalem. I was only two when my father, a non-combatant, was shot to … Continue reading →

Driving Older 

For drivers of a certain age — check out other options

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A dear friend was injured in a head-on collision three weeks ago by an 88-year-old man whose car had crossed into her lane. Both cars … Continue reading →

Showing Up Is the Beginning

Not the end — building lasting labor-community power in Lane County

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By Lonnie Douglas Thousands of people in Lane County have shown up at rallies over the past year because they are worried about what is … Continue reading →

About Grief

Reflections on grief, history, ICE and Iran

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By Victoria Koch As an aging human, I have been trying daily to increase my gratitude and to look for miracle moments and joyous awakenings. … Continue reading →

Threshold of Harm

When do we make the change?

Viewpoint 2 months ago

 The threshold of harm. Do you know what that is? I feel like it’s an arbitrary measurement, practiced deeply and subjectively. It depends on your … Continue reading →

On Cruelty and Corruption

Every day Trump is in office undermines the beliefs that were a fundamental basis to the creation of our nation

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Much disturbs me about the Trump administration, but as a minister, nothing more than the support from so many who espouse the Christian faith. Frank … Continue reading →

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