Purpose
With this year’s losses comes the realization of what life is about
By Ayisha Elliott With the passing of John Lewis, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Chadwick Boseman, Kobe Bryant and more, it has felt like a loss of … Continue reading
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The Burning Question
When do we get serious about climate action?
By Emily Semple and Ralph McDonald “Big Trees Cause Rain.” As long-term Eugene residents, we remember the vintage bumper sticker. But in no prior September … Continue reading
After the Fire
Build mental wellness and resilience now for the wildfire and future climate disasters
by Bob Doppelt The horrific wildfire in the McKenzie Valley has caused injuries and deaths, destroyed homes and personal valuables, killed domestic and wild animals … Continue reading
America at a Crossroads
Democracy faces its greatest crisis ever under the Trump administration
By Tom Coffin One has to wonder if Americans will care enough about our democracy and freedom to soon rouse themselves with the energy to … Continue reading
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
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