Neighborhoods Mobilize
Eugene’s recovery starts in our neighborhood associations
By David Monk and Ian Winbrock Now that Lane County has begun its Phase 1 reopening under Gov. Kate Brown’s new “Building a Safe and … Continue reading
Local and Vocal Archive
See You When It’s Safe
Saturday Market’s 50th year, in a pandemic
By Diane McWhorter May 9 marked the 50th anniversary of the Eugene Saturday Market, the oldest continuously operating weekly craft market in the U.S. The … Continue reading
Random Events
Reflections on a brush with officers holding guns
This is the story of how I — had I dared sneeze — could have been shot and killed by the Eugene Police Department. I’m … Continue reading
Cap and Trade Reduces Emissions and Stimulates Economic Growth
I grew up in an Oregon where we worked together to better our community. As a state representative, I often receive complaints that we should … Continue reading
Insider Advice
Navigating the sex toy store
So Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and you may be tempted to buy your sweetheart something sexy — but what? Chocolates? Massage Oils? Lingerie? Sex … Continue reading
Republicans Suck!
Embrace pervasive political polarization
Hello, dear readers. I’ve missed you. A few of you, at least three, have asked my thoughts on the Democratic presidential candidates and the prospects … Continue reading
Undermining Principles
A critique of Chief Justice John Roberts' statements in his year-end report on the U.S. Judiciary
By Tom Coffin In his Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary, Chief Justice John Roberts reminded us of our obligation to pass on to the … Continue reading
Writing on the Wall
Thirty years ago scientists predicted the effects of climate change on Northwest forests
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
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
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