Eugene Weekly

“I have nothing to lose by standing up for my beliefs. So I’ll go to jail.” — Muhammad Ali, boxer and antiwar activist  • Check … Continue reading →

“In the shadow of the steeple I saw my people/ By the relief office I seen my people/ As they stood there hungry, I stood … Continue reading →

“Free speech not only lives, it rocks!” ― Oprah Winfrey • D is for Democracy Protest, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, June 6, Harlow Road … Continue reading →

“The political core of any movement for freedom in the society has to have the political imperative to protect free speech.” ― bell hooks, author … Continue reading →

“Your freedom of speech is freedom or death, we got to fight the powers that be!” ― Chuck D, rapper, Public Enemy • Check EugeneTogetherStrong.org … Continue reading →

“A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.” — Edward Abbey, environmentalist • Check EugeneTogetherStrong.org for protest updates. If arrested … Continue reading →

“The problem of power is how to achieve its responsible use rather than its irresponsible and indulgent use; of how to get men of power … Continue reading →

“You can’t do it unless you organize.” — Samuel Gompers, founder of American Federation of Labor  • Check EugeneTogetherStrong.org for protest updates. If arrested at … Continue reading →

“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” — Shirley Chisholm, first Black woman elected to Congress • Check … Continue reading →

“Power can be taken, but not given. The process of the taking is empowerment in itself.” — Gloria Steinem • Check EugeneTogetherStrong.org for protest updates. … Continue reading →