Eugene Weekly

“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 →

“The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury.” — Marcus Aurelius • Check EugeneTogetherStrong.org for protest updates. If arrested at a … Continue reading →

“In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to … Continue reading →

“While all those weapons are created and owned by this government, they are harmless without people willing to use them.” — Michael Prysner, veteran and … Continue reading →