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
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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
My Favorite Place
What makes Eugene home
What’s your favorite place? Sounds like a simple question, but it’s not. It was the first day of class in University of Oregon Professor Shaul … Continue reading
Bye Bye RG
The death of an independent paper
The death of a locally owned community newspaper isn’t a pretty sight, and unfortunately we’re watching it happen all across America, including right here in … Continue reading
What’s Up With Derrick Jensen?
Anarchist John Zerzan weighs in on environmental speaker controversy
Derrick Jensen was recently dis-invited as a speaker at an event affiliated with this year’s Public Interest Environmental Law Conference in Eugene. He got the … Continue reading
Rights to Weed, Privacy and Silence
Know what law enforcement can require of you
In the early stages of the Trump Administration, Attorney General Jeff Sessions signaled that the Department of Justice (DOJ) would continue to follow policies set … Continue reading
Nearby Clearcuts
Fighting against the logging and the aerial spraying of our forests
To clear the land for settlement, early pioneers grabbed an axe and did work that demanded time and energy enough to break a sweat. Later, … Continue reading
Black Lives, Local History
A Black Lives Matter photo exhibit at Churchill High School causes controversy
Black History Month started as an internal celebration, expanding from Negro History Week during the Harlem Renaissance. Designated the second week of February to bookend … Continue reading