TPP details released, AFL-CIO responds
Here's the response today from the Oregon AFL-CIO after seeing the first public draft of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Continue reading
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Bernie bill would legalize boo
Bernie Sanders has introduced a strong bill in the Senate that would tax and regulate marijuana and remove it from the Class I list of narcotics. Continue reading
New tiny house story in The Atlantic
Eugene has its tiny houses and quonset huts, but we're not alone. These llittle houses in Nashville cost about $7,000 to build. Continue reading
Update: Rocky Horror Picture Show review
In regards to the Rocky Horror Picture Show review that was published today, it has been brought to our attention that the cast names were inaccurate. We are incredibly sorry for this mistake and oversight. We have learned our lesson and will do everything we can to insure we don't make a mistake like that again. We have posted the corrected article here. Continue reading
Food insecurity on the rise in Oregon
A new report from the Oregon Center for Public Policy shows a surprising increase in hunger despite Oregon's improving economy and job growth. Click on the graph for the story. Continue reading
Huff Post Brings Political Polling Data to Life
A little Huffington Post poll shows Dems and Repubs disagreeing … and agreeing. Continue reading
New treatment for schizophrenia?
Fascinating story on schizophrenia in the Huffington Post with a Eugene angle. Continue reading
Climate refugees coming?
A fascinating academic study on climate change and potential migration patterns can be found in the below paper. The focus is on Puget Sound area, but Lane County could also be affected by large numbers of people moving north to escape drought, heat and accompanying economic problems. Are we prepared? Continue reading
Eugene Ballet Company’s “The Sleeping Beauty”: Oct 24, 2015
Eugene Ballet Company opened its season with a dazzling production of choreographer Petipa and composer Tchaikovsky’s “The Sleeping Beauty.” What a treat to ease into a classical ballet – fairies! Good ones, one really bad one, garland dancers, dancing cats, dancing bluebirds (Question for Petipa: Why no scene where Puss in Boots chases the Bluebird? – but I digress) – the overall effect was pure magic, and the classic roots of the dancing showed off the sharp technique of the EBC dancers. Continue reading
Much Ado and Secret Love, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Oct. 22-23, 2015
Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland consistently delivers up ancient texts in modern, fresh ways. Their Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz, is no exception, delighting – and ultimately transcending – with an interpretation as fresh and relevant as anything on the contemporary stage. Continue reading