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Local and Vocal Archive

Woodmen, Spare Those Trees

Massive timber project is disastrous for old growth and disastrous for the planet

Viewpoint 5 years ago

By Deb McGee Thousands of majestic old trees in the mountains east of Eugene will soon be headed for lumber mills.  On the heels of … Continue reading →

The Iconoclast American Political Party

The party formerly known as the GOP is taking direct aim at American democracy

Viewpoint 5 years ago

The term “Iconoclasm” stems from the Greek description of the movement to destroy cherished beliefs or venerated institutions on the grounds that they are erroneous … Continue reading →

Loss

Our humbled truth

Viewpoint 5 years ago

The time of COVID — 2020, 2021 — was incredible for many many reasons. One poignant reason, I think we can agree on is loss: … Continue reading →

Exposed Truths

Hate and evil hide behind truth and justice at Springfield police 

Viewpoint 6 years ago

By Scott McKee At the beginning of my police career a seasoned training officer uttered words to me that would echo throughout my 35-year Oregon … Continue reading →

Measure 20-312

Please vote for clean water, healthy soil and community resilience

Viewpoint 6 years ago

By Alec Hrynyshyn It is painful to see harm come to the people and the places you love. The recent fires in the McKenzie Valley … Continue reading →

America at a Crossroads

Democracy faces its greatest crisis ever under the Trump administration

Viewpoint 6 years ago

By Tom Coffin One has to wonder if Americans will care enough about our democracy and freedom to soon rouse themselves with the energy to … Continue reading →

Police Unmasked

Disregard for our impacts on others lies at heart of today's ills

Viewpoint 6 years ago

After more than 10 years of writing columns for The Register-Guard, it was time for a change. I am pleased to say I will now … Continue reading →

Racialized Inequality 

Social justice is the vaccine we need for Oregon's food system

Viewpoint 6 years ago

By Joan Gross and Emily Yates-Doerr The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the racialized inequality that permeates Oregon’s food system.  The conditions of slavery and … Continue reading →

Black Girl From Eugene

Assimilation is not a gift 

Viewpoint 6 years ago

By Ayisha Elliott I was born in Eugene. A Black baby of two revolutionary Black parents and the fifth child of our crew.  I grew up … Continue reading →

Protect the People

Oregon Legislature’s steps on improving policing

Viewpoint 6 years ago

By Sen. James Manning and Rep. Marty Wilde Oregonians deserve peace officers who will serve and protect the public, not control the public.  During the … Continue reading →

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