Vote ‘No’ on the Recall
Twenty years of working for unions and the environment
Two weeks ago, I got an email from a constituent. She confessed that she had signed the petition to put this recall election into motion. … Continue reading
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Loving My Neighbor as Myself
Christians supporting the LGBTQ community
By Don Brasted-Maki I am a Christian and proud to call myself one. I attend church on Sunday and a Bible study and prayer group … Continue reading
The Insurrection Election
Deciding if Trump qualifies for the Oregon ballot in 2024 falls squarely on our new secretary of state
By Garrett Epps Former Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan left office in disrepute, but on one important occasion she did her job well. Her … Continue reading
What Makes Eugene, Eugene
A town with a university, but more than a “university town”
Last year, Eugene was ranked as one of America’s “Top 5 College Towns.” However, while much of the country knows our city as the home … Continue reading
Come Together to Fix the Climate
Climate change affects everyone, commend the Oregon Legislature for its current actions
By Teresa Hawkes Oregon is in the midst of a hot, smoky summer. I watch the temperature and air quality index (AQI) every day. I … Continue reading
Letter to PeaceHealth
Lane County commissioner calls hospital closure a 'moral and health catastrophe'
On Wednesday, August 23, PeaceHealth announced its plans to close Eugene’s only hospital and its emergency room. Lane County Commissioner Heather Buch sent this open … Continue reading
Let’s Build the Stadium
Ems Stadium isn't a Home Run. It’s a Grand Slam for the community!
By Allan Benavides When it comes to community development, few endeavors possess the transformative power to invigorate local economies and create lasting memories for working … Continue reading
Recalls and Rhetoric
UFCW 555 president Dan Clay lays out why his union seeks to recall Rep. Paul Holvey
By Dan Clay Whenever Donald Trump spews his documentable falsehoods, or awkwardly edits a weather map, or tells his supporters that up is down, more … Continue reading
Ems Stadium is not a Home Run
Rising costs and unanswered questions plague ballpark plan
By Richard Boyles Given the ballooning expense to build a new stadium for the Eugene Emeralds — now projected to cost more than $100 million … Continue reading
Celebrating Farmers Markets
Farmers markets are changing the way we show up for each other
By Rachael Ward If you’re in downtown Eugene on a Saturday morning, you’re likely to see crowds of people flocking, tote bags in hand, eager … Continue reading