Blackface
History and reform
I was looking at my high school yearbook, where I appeared as student body president, in my natural blackface — an actual eight-inch Afro, denim … Continue reading
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Love In The Modern World
The celebration Valentine’s Day ought to be
By Jackie Velez St. Valentine’s Day is an extremely polarizing holiday. To some, this is the most romantic day of the year. For them, it’s … Continue reading
Ideological Checkerboard
Oregon’s Legislature should look to its voter bipartisanship for progress
By Tom Bowerman and Jackman Wilson With daily news constantly reminding us how divided our political culture is, new research shows Oregonians from blue to … Continue reading
Pop Quiz!
Test your Willamette Greenway knowledge
Step right up folks! Time for some high-stakes testing! (1) WRG is an acronym for: A. Woefully Rotten Greed B. Willamette River Giveaway C. Willamette … Continue reading
Treat the Homeless as Citizens
Being poor is not a crime, though the city pretends it is
The city of Eugene must stop persecuting the homeless and provide shelter. Being homeless is not a way of life. For most people, it’s temporary. They’re on … Continue reading
Big Tents and Family Feuds
A look at the next Oregon legislative session
The Oregon Legislature convenes Jan. 22 in Salem. Hide the children and hang on to your wallets, dear readers. Finally, Democrats truly rule! After all those years … Continue reading
The ‘Register Gag’
Missing what we had? Support what we have
I still subscribe to The Register-Guard, and I think you should too. Or, if you do not, you should be reading it regularly. Why? Because … Continue reading
Climate Recovery Starts at Home
Catalyzing environmental action in the community climate reality
In July 2014, as youth and adults testified on behalf of Eugene’s Climate Recovery Ordinance (CRO), the fierce urgency of now was palpable in the … Continue reading
Can Children Be ‘Too Young to Test’?
A new bill seeks to stop standardized testing of little children
For the first decade after the No Child Left Behind Act passed in 2001 — putting into high gear the testing-based model of education — … Continue reading
The Right to Sexual & Reproductive Health
Planned Parenthood for everyone
Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon (PPSO) was founded more than 50 years ago as an information and education services provider. Our mission is to ensure … Continue reading