‘Woke’ Is Not a Nasty Word
Cutting education about racism just perpetuates it

It wasn’t particularly surprising when Gov. Ron DeSantis made critical race theory (CRT) enemy No. 1 in the culture wars. That is precisely the kind … Continue reading
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It wasn’t particularly surprising when Gov. Ron DeSantis made critical race theory (CRT) enemy No. 1 in the culture wars. That is precisely the kind … Continue reading
By Kevin C. Cronin Renter protections are consumer protections, and right now renters in Eugene are being squeezed until they fall into homelessness. On March … Continue reading
By Bruce Tufts I was exercising in my basement, watching CNN, on Sept. 11, 2001, as two hijacked planes destroyed the World Trade Center. This … Continue reading
Language is heavily symbolic. It is not only words, but facial and bodily expressions, energy, boundaries and silences. The meanings are contextual, cultural and latent … Continue reading
By Gordon Lafer I was surprised to see Eugene Weekly’s most recent story on the Eugene School District 4J Board (“Signal Ignites 4J Board Meeting,” … Continue reading
By Ashanti Li I currently have six out of eight kids home very sick. At what point does it matter that their immune systems are … Continue reading
Most everyone by now knows of the Dobbs case from the Supreme Court that overruled Roe v. Wade. It is noteworthy, as well as foreboding, … Continue reading
by Alicia Balfrey This city touts itself as a progressive-minded, inclusive community, but if you pay attention, this can show up as white, elitist, NIMBY … Continue reading
By Ethan Klein The Eugene City Council met as the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) during its noon Jan. 25 work session to discuss expanding the … Continue reading
by Maisie Bailey For decades, the fossil fuel industry has worked tirelessly to ensure that we associate gas stoves with luxury and gourmet cooking, but … Continue reading