Development at Any Cost?
Capital Hill construction threatens neighborhood
By Kim Toner In 2013 neighbors started to hear rumors about a proposed development at the top of Capital Hill in Eugene, adjacent to Hendricks … Continue reading
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Eugene ER Physicians Urge Vaccinations
The 37 physicians and 13 physicians assistants of Eugene Emergency Physicians write the community a letter
Dear Community Member: We are asking for a moment of your time on behalf of Eugene Emergency Physicians, a group of 37 emergency medicine physicians … Continue reading
Leaving Afghanistan
After 20 years of occupation, the U.S. failed to provide Afghans an option better than the Taliban
The lives lost in Afghanistan demand an accounting from our national leadership. Every counterinsurgency is a battle for the loyalty of the people. Our leaders … Continue reading
Housing the Rich
City promotes racially exclusionary zoning by promoting higher density housing
by Paul Conte Mixing willful ignorance and cocksure zealotry, Eugene planners and planning commissioners are irresponsibly pushing residential zone changes that would deepen racial exclusion … Continue reading
Triggered?
It’s time the Olympics gets its act together
For the first time in recent history, a number of Black athletes are speaking up about how they’ve been treated, are currently treated and how … Continue reading
Breasts Still Obscene in Eugene
Gender-progressive yoga studio outlaws topless woman
By Sydney Bradley When I entered the studio in downtown Eugene, I knew it was first-string. The teacher gave me an eye-gazey welcome and vines … Continue reading
Remembering Summer
Ditch the gas powered yard tools to save silence and the environment
By Brenda Kame’enui Remember when summer Was sunshine and crickets? Kids in the street And fences in pickets? Today many days Are powered by tools … Continue reading
Pride Month
LGBTQ+ people and the city of Eugene
In June, LGBTQ+ communities and allies across the nation celebrate Pride Month. In Eugene, Pride in the Park will be celebrated on August 14 at … Continue reading
College Hill 607
The reservoir will soon go away as will its iconic views and open space
The historic, lichen-covered wall of College Hill reservoir 607 stretches for an entire block on Lincoln Street. An aging plaque on the wall tells the … Continue reading
Pride Rising
Planned Parenthood is committed to the LGBTQ+ community
by Becca Hill (they/them) This Pride Month and every month, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon is proud to honor the diversity, strength, resilience and joy … Continue reading