Inaction on Courage
Some things haven’t changed since the Civil War
The distribution of votes in this neverending election is screaming something else other than a democracy in crisis. Most people who voted saw this election … Continue reading
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Cold Realities
Stretched by early cold and COVID-19 complications, Egan Warming Center needs a new coming together of resources
By Terry McDonald Winter is coming. But its icy fingers precede its formal Dec. 21 arrival: Temperatures below 30 degrees are likely to activate the … Continue reading
The Road Less Traveled
Time for climate leadership on Oregon’s roads
By Aimee Okotie-Oyekan There are approximately four million miles of road in the United States alone. To put that in perspective, that’s about 16.7 times … Continue reading
Listen!
By Doyle Srader We all knew the story of the 2016 and 2020 elections: Donald Trump won in 2016 because Democrats either stayed home or … Continue reading
Exposed Truths
Hate and evil hide behind truth and justice at Springfield police
By Scott McKee At the beginning of my police career a seasoned training officer uttered words to me that would echo throughout my 35-year Oregon … Continue reading
Using Your Voice
Only now is a voting a choice for Black people
To vote or not to vote is a white person’s problem. Historically, it’s a white person’s privilege, a package deal. It wasn’t until 1965 when … Continue reading
COVID-19 in Prison
Fear, isolation and staying safe inside
By Jimmie I sat on the top bunk of my 8-by-10 cell, a 62-year-old man with heart disease, anemia, worried of possibly having cancer and with … Continue reading
Social Security Is on the Ballot
Oregon’s Fourth Congressional District is key to protecting Social Security
By Ellen Todras and Nancy Altman Social Security’s benefits are modest but vital. Three out of five beneficiaries aged 55 and older rely on them … Continue reading
Measure 20-312
Please vote for clean water, healthy soil and community resilience
By Alec Hrynyshyn It is painful to see harm come to the people and the places you love. The recent fires in the McKenzie Valley … Continue reading
Jim Weaver 1927-2020
A remembrance of Oregon’s charismatic 4th District congressman from 1975-1987
By Joe Rutledge Given the enduring impact of Jim Weaver’s accomplishments during his years in Congress as well as the countless friends, colleagues, news organizations … Continue reading