Progressives and Primaries
November is next!
Primary elections suck for a variety of reasons, especially if you’re a rookie politician. My first primary as a candidate was May 17, 1994. I had … Continue reading
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On the Anniversary of the Thurston Shooting
Memories of Mikael Nickolauson
What makes a hero? Some of the world’s most successful people imagine themselves as heroes, working toward the goal of a better world all of … Continue reading
An Elected, Independent Auditor
Yes on 20-283
If you want to save money and have open and accountable government, do your pocketbook and our democracy a favor and vote “Yes” on Ballot … Continue reading
It’s the Right Kind of Auditor
Yes on 20-287
As long-time volunteers who watch Eugene’s city government closely, we want a strong and effective performance auditor. That’s why we’re supporting measure 20-287, and not … Continue reading
The ‘Year of the Woman’ — or is it?
Progressives Can't afford to wait until November
We have been hearing from every corner nationally and here in Oregon about a “blue wave” coming this fall led by Democratic women in response … Continue reading
Latino Students: What Matters
A Q&A with LCC’s Jim García
Jim García is the Chicano/Latino Student Program Coordinator at Lane Community College. For more than 39 years, he has worked with and advocated for K-16 Latino … Continue reading
Oregonians for Organ Donation
HB 4019 encourages organ donations
One of the most rewarding aspects of my role as a state representative has been connecting people, especially young people, with their government and showing … Continue reading
Republicans on Warpath!
Dorchester doozies disturb Democrats
In my column I never aim to appease any but the most moderate of Republicans and other weird sects. Turns out that’s a bad business … Continue reading
Pearl Street Sand and Gravel
Starting to miss that old City Hall
It’s been five years since the Eugene City Council tore down the Eugene City Hall for no apparent reason. Heading south on Pearl Street from … Continue reading
Democracy in Education: The Schools We Want
Successful schools versus powerful economic forces
A wide variety of stakeholders — youth, families, local leaders, and teachers — want school to be successful, and yet there is a disconnect between success … Continue reading