Bigger Problems
Should plastic bags and straws be phased out? Of course. But let’s not pretend it makes a real difference. As the Titanic goes down, the … Continue reading
John Zerzan
Liberal Mouthwash
Elisha Young provided a very positive review of Mary DeMocker’s The Parents’ Guide to Climate Revolution (EW, 7/19). The book takes a “holistic approach” to … Continue reading
Controversial Speaker Sparks Outcry
Protest leads to arrest at Eugene library
Once known as a “philosopher poet” among environmentalists, Derrick Jensen of the group Deep Green Resistance is better known these days for sparking protests against … 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
Letters to the Editor 2017-05-11
BRINGING MARGINS TO CENTER I want to thank the writers at EW for regular coverage of the activism and stories of people of color, local … Continue reading
The Bums Will Always Lose
The Whiteaker’s historic Shamrock House tells the story of the taming of Eugene’s wildest neighborhood
At one end, the blue-and-white Tacovore calavera grins down upon tattooed neo-yuppies lined up to swill cocktails and scarf quasi-Mexican style grub. Follow the acrid scent of fermenting mash north to where the brilliant Ninkasi marquee lights up the sidewalk. Late-model cars stamped with Lexus and Mercedes logos pepper the side streets along the way. On a Saturday evening, Eugeneans from all corners of the city crisscross the northern stretch of Blair Boulevard, comparing lengthy waiting lists at boutique restaurants. Continue reading