Rules of the Road
Advice for foot travelers from an experienced pedestrian
By Doyle Srader So I’ve lived in Eugene for 17 years. The entire time, I’ve commuted to work on foot, two miles in the morning … Continue reading
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Accessing OCF
How the Oregon Country Fair can be more accessible
By Shasta Kearns Moore The Oregon Country Fair has been a bright thread woven throughout the fabric of my life. My first Fair was in … Continue reading
Thank God?
When God is at the side of those who have been shot
The former president credits God for saving him from assassination, claiming, “God was on my side.” I actually agree, in part, and I am thankful … Continue reading
What They Said
Cooperation between movements is key
On the Fourth of July, 25 people rallied at the Federal Building against the rush of June Supreme Court decisions. I loved these talks for … Continue reading
Shattering Lady Justice
Project 2025 is a recipe for autocracy run by Donald Trump
To those who read this commentary, allow me to briefly describe my background and the purpose of my offering. It is designed to inform those … Continue reading
Disconnected
Social dis-integration is driven by the rise of online ‘life’
Wait a sec, you must first be connected before you get disconnected. When was that the state of connection? We’ve come a long way, I’d … Continue reading
Inspiration from the Aging
What can you do to bring hope to this world?
By Victoria Koch I come home from a walk and there is a man with his bike loaded with all his possessions, sleeping on the … Continue reading
Forests on Film
‘Crown jewels’ of public lands must remain standing
I’m not an avid social media user, so when “influencer” Alex Haraus (@alex.haraus on Instagram), who hit the big time with his activism working to … Continue reading
Local and Vocal
A local megaphone for a democracy in peril
There are a lot of reasons a local, independent media is necessary for a healthy democracy. And if there’s one thing we need right now, … Continue reading
Remembering Jane Doe
I witnessed a community member overdose over the weekend down the street from my home in the Whiteaker. I want them to be remembered. I … Continue reading