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Local and Vocal Archive

Writing on the Wall

Thirty years ago scientists predicted the effects of climate change on Northwest forests

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The headline read “Global warming called threat to forests.” You may have noticed similar stories recently in the media about dying Douglas-fir forests in the … Continue reading →

About Iran and Suleimani

America knows little about  the man Trump killed

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By M. Reza Behnam Only the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia and the Islamic State rejoiced in the illegal and immoral targeted killing of Iranian … Continue reading →

Embracing Immigrants

Acknowledge the treasure that is diverse culture

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By Victoria Koch On a recent visit to my daughter’s, while we were walking around the suburban streets of Portland, I noticed one home’s flag … Continue reading →

Electric Company

A 'current' proposal for saving the planet

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By Phil Barnhart Now that we know that human civilization’s use of fossil fuel is unsustainable yet growing more rapidly than ever before, now that … Continue reading →

Helping Our Veterans

It’s not too late to get veterans the aid they deserve

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We will lose 50 percent of Oregon’s veterans over the next 20 years. Currently, 54 percent of them are over age 65. Many of those … Continue reading →

Murdering Democracy 

After three years with Trump, it is time to decide the direction and fate of the country

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By Thomas Coffin  If three years of the Trump administration have demonstrated anything with clarity, it is that 2020 presents the nation with stark choices between … Continue reading →

Voters Should Matter

Why are politicians in Eugene and Lane County so opposed to democracy?

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By Paul Nicholson  After a few weeks of grooming, flattery and free fattening food, it is not uncommon for our unpaid mayor and City Council … Continue reading →

Empty Promises Agency (EPA)

Why the Triangle Lake area air sampling never happened

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By Justin Workman  On March 8, 2012, my heart sank after hearing the Highway 36 Human Health Exposure Investigation had been suspended. That sadness turned … Continue reading →

Think Again

Why HB 2001 is the worst housing bill ever from the Oregon Legislature

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You may have carefully purchased your home in Oregon thinking that the zoning laws and comprehensive plans protected you from excessive and overbearing development in … Continue reading →

Psoccertherapy

Soccer for recreation and relief 

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I’ve long appreciated the psychotherapeutic value of soccer.  Whenever saddened or stressed by personal problems, soccer has always provided me a reliable refuge of recreation … Continue reading →

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