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Viewpoint: Page 18

Taking Our Vote for Granted Ends Now

A Latino community leader reflects on the election

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by Juan Carlos Valle Remember when performance mattered during political debates? Remember when it came down to whose ideas and proposals were best? It has … Continue reading →

‘Then They Came for Me’

The famous quotation came from a German pastor who — until it was too late — supported the Nazis 

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By Dan Bryant First they came for the Communists, and I did not speak out — because I was not a communist.  Then they came … Continue reading →

The Unseen Side of Endorsements

Two political candidates caution voters on passive voting

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By Michelle Emmons and Ashley Pelton  As first-time candidates running for office in a largely rural area, we are concerned about a  broken component in … Continue reading →

The Trouble with Alek

Oregon congressional candidate presents the smiling face of Republican fascism

Viewpoint 3 years ago

The coming midterm elections are trending toward a nightmare that could take many of us by surprise. Nationally, a slew of candidates energized and emboldened … Continue reading →

Why Reinvent the Wheel?

Eugene spent a lot of money for a new City Hall plan. We should just follow it.

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By Jewel Murphy As someone who was a downtown retailer for almost 30 years, I’m downtown’s biggest fan.  But I’ve been scratching my head about … Continue reading →

After the Recall

Now that the votes have been tallied and Claire Syrett has been voted off the Eugene City Council, do lies matter anymore? 

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By David Fidanque The votes are in, and Claire Syrett’s days on the Eugene City Council may be over by the time you read this, … Continue reading →

Gaslighting

When white privilege devalues the artist and genius of Black and Brown people 

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There’s a special kind of gaslighting that happens in Eugene. There is literally nothing like it — to witness the contortions people go through to be … Continue reading →

The Justice of Law and Order

We should live in a democracy where the rule of law still holds for all

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by Dan Bryant We should live in a democracy where the rule of law still holds for all I’ve always considered myself more of a … Continue reading →

Humility and Hope for the Future

Lessons learned from the 2020 Labor Day firestorms

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As a wildland firefighter, fire policy analyst and fire ecology advocate, I’ve learned to respect the power of wildfire and its vital ecological role, and … Continue reading →

Vote No on the Recall

Effort against City Councilor Claire Syrett seeks to intimidate

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The effort to recall City Councilor Claire Syrett is misleading, costly and anti-democratic. I strongly urge you to vote “no.” Councilor Syrett has served with … Continue reading →

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