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Inmate Mail

A new Oregon Department of Corrections rule on inmate mail has negative impacts

Viewpoint 5 months ago

By Hunter Briggs  In July 2024, the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) filed a “notice of proposed rulemaking” that outlined changes for incoming mail sent … Continue reading →

Homeowners Demand Fairness

Lane County must take responsibility for local access roads

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By Laura Shoe, Mary Leoni, Polly Habliston and Debra Higbee Imagine calling Lane County to come fix a pothole — or worse — and being … Continue reading →

An Unwelcome Word of Mercy

Bishop Mariann Budde’s prayer is part of long tradition 

Viewpoint 6 months ago

Much has been made of Elon Musk’s salute at Donald Trump’s inauguration, which eerily appeared like the infamous “Sieg Heil” of the Nazi era. Whether … Continue reading →

Hold the Line

Resources for LGBTQIA+ community members and advice for allies

Viewpoint 6 months ago

By Brooks McLain and Max Skorodinsky For many members of marginalized communities, including those who are LGBTQIA+, the last few months, and especially the last … Continue reading →

Our Children Are Our Common Ground

Eugene District 4J affirms its commitment to equity and belonging

Viewpoint 6 months ago

By Colt Gill Change brings uncertainty. Education leaders in our area hear anxious questions from our families, partners and community about how changes in our … Continue reading →

Participation Counts 

Labor unions and making a difference, even if you are not a billionaire

Viewpoint 6 months ago

By Dan Soeby  In today’s environment of class separation and division, an individual voice may not be heard, especially if that voice does not belong … Continue reading →

Not an Isolated Incident

Racism in Eugene after the inauguration of Donald Trump

Viewpoint 6 months ago

By Rene Gonzalez Growing up in Eugene, I always felt proud of the open-minded and inclusive community that welcomed me. The sense of belonging and … Continue reading →

No Eugene City Jail

Discuss meaningful changes in the justice system before discussing a municipal jail

Viewpoint 6 months ago

By Michael Weber  The conversation around needing a new municipal jail in Eugene has been gaining traction in local Facebook groups like Lane County Mugshots … Continue reading →

Helping Preserve a Legacy

How a local family’s efforts established a sanctuary for people of color that now stands as a landmark against a culture of prejudice

Viewpoint 7 months ago

By G. B. Lawrence Clearly, full support from the University of Oregon’s Athletic Department for its athletes of color is no longer in question. However, … Continue reading →

The Legacy

This nation’s history, and our future

Viewpoint 7 months ago

There’s a riff in our nation that it can’t seem to heal from. It was carried over from Europe by the nation’s “forefathers.” The rage, … Continue reading →

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