Courage
A legal observer urges us not to turn away from the government violence
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
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Kent State Déjà Vu
ICE agents were in no danger when Renee Good was killed. This has happened before
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
The Extrajudicial President
Bloodbath in international waters sends troubling message
By Thomas Coffin A disturbing trend has afflicted many within our constitutional government under our current president — that its foundation is purportedly the rule … Continue reading
Trump’s Coming War on the Homeless
False data will affect those whose housing depends on federal subsidies
This may come as a shock, but I recently discovered that the Trump administration is using false data to justify a policy position based on … Continue reading