Bottom Feeders
Two kinds of business development
Here’s the deal: If you care about your community, you cannot afford to ignore economic development. Economic development is not a benign program implemented by … Continue reading
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More Than a Ride in the Park
Human-powered transportation has an important role in sustainable living
Many of us recognize the value of bicycling. It’s fun (especially under the sun), it’s good for the health of the cyclist and it’s good … Continue reading
A Stick into the Spokes
Opting out of testing
Testing season is upon us — again. During April, May and June, students take weeks of Smarter Balanced Math and Language Arts tests. This is in … Continue reading
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
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