For the Birds
The Cascades Raptor Center is having its busiest year
On June 26, after three months away, I returned to the Cascades Raptor Center. I looked forward to resuming volunteer work in the wildlife hospital. … Continue reading
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Protest Violence Enables Trump
Let’s not give the president four more years in office
”Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” — Martin Luther King Jr. … Continue reading
WOW Hall, It’s Ours!
Participate and help the Community Center for the Performing Arts’s historic building and programs
By David Zupan Thousands of events, gatherings and friendships have happened in the W.O.W. Hall since the Woodmen of the World built their new Woodcraft … Continue reading
Police Unmasked
Disregard for our impacts on others lies at heart of today's ills
After more than 10 years of writing columns for The Register-Guard, it was time for a change. I am pleased to say I will now … Continue reading
Change History
Dismantle the systems that validate oppression and racism
By Michelle Holman White people in America are clearly steeped in a very real moment. We are being urged to listen, reckon, reflect and act. … Continue reading
Racialized Inequality
Social justice is the vaccine we need for Oregon's food system
By Joan Gross and Emily Yates-Doerr The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the racialized inequality that permeates Oregon’s food system. The conditions of slavery and … Continue reading
COVID-19 and Long-Term Care of Oregonians
Long-term care residents and employees need support
Our vulnerable citizens residing in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities, often physically and/or mentally disabled, are in dire need of our support and help. … Continue reading
Black Girl From Eugene
Assimilation is not a gift
By Ayisha Elliott I was born in Eugene. A Black baby of two revolutionary Black parents and the fifth child of our crew. I grew up … Continue reading
Protect the People
Oregon Legislature’s steps on improving policing
By Sen. James Manning and Rep. Marty Wilde Oregonians deserve peace officers who will serve and protect the public, not control the public. During the … Continue reading
Local & Vocal
Local Voices, Global Problems
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