Misappropriated Tropes
Backlash masquerading as budget cuts
When a trope or metaphor gets popularly misappropriated due to cultural transference, problems ensue. Two examples often used in mainstream Western culture are “low man … Continue reading
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A Plea to Locally Owned Dispensaries
Tsunami Books seeks to stay in business
The first time I ever smoked pot was two weeks out of high school at a rock festival in the Atchafalaya Basin about an hour … Continue reading
A Fresh Look at Springfield’s History
Take a walk during National Historic Preservation Month
May has traditionally been National Historic Preservation Month, a time for communities to celebrate the successes of local efforts and to recall the losses. Last … Continue reading
Farr Right? Farr Left? Farr Gone?
And you thought the Eugene City Council was goofy?
Cultural diversity stood at center stage when our Lane County commissioners bypassed conservative and liberal women and struck a blow for civil liberty. At this … Continue reading
Philosophy is Dangerous
Don’t cut back on critical thinking at LCC
My name is Caroline Lundquist; students call me Dr. L. I teach ethics and critical thinking at Lane Community College. But I may not teach … Continue reading
The Missing Middle
Smaller, more affordable housing in walkable neighborhoods is part of the solution
On a rainy night in January, the National Association of Realtors published an article that should have alarmed every hopeful homeowner, empty-nester, and business entrepreneur … Continue reading
Building Resilience
4J should invest in safe infrastructure
The Eugene 4J School District is preparing to issue a bond measure to fund building construction. Voters in either the November 2018 or May 2019 … Continue reading
Greg Walden Has Abandoned Me!
He never calls … he never writes! Brother: Where art thou?
Dear reader, I think I got off on the wrong foot with the congressman from eastern Oregon. May need your help. As you remember, I … Continue reading
Police Chief Accountability
How will Eugene choose its next chief?
Eugene Police Chief Pete Kerns recently announced he will retire in the next month or so. His departure affords our community a critical opportunity to … Continue reading
Saving Public Education
An Evening of Dialogue with Diane Ravitch and Yong Zhao
By Roscoe Caron, Larry Lewin and Rachel Rich It is certainly true that Betsy DeVos, Donald Trump’s new U.S. Secretary of Education, poses a distinct … Continue reading