Collective Defense
Pro-Palestine A15 protester reads Dec. 18 sentencing statement
By Evan Quarles Forgive me if I have made light of the justice system by using it as a platform to condemn the genocidal aims … Continue reading
Local and Vocal Archive
In Defense of ‘Career Politicians’
There is much to be said for the benefits that come from those making politics a career
By Bob Bussel In a campaign ad titled “Money and Power,” a woman supporting Monique DeSpain’s candidacy for Congress declares: “I do think career politicians … Continue reading
What They Said
Cooperation between movements is key
On the Fourth of July, 25 people rallied at the Federal Building against the rush of June Supreme Court decisions. I loved these talks for … Continue reading
Shattering Lady Justice
Project 2025 is a recipe for autocracy run by Donald Trump
To those who read this commentary, allow me to briefly describe my background and the purpose of my offering. It is designed to inform those … Continue reading
Disconnected
Social dis-integration is driven by the rise of online ‘life’
Wait a sec, you must first be connected before you get disconnected. When was that the state of connection? We’ve come a long way, I’d … Continue reading
Forests on Film
‘Crown jewels’ of public lands must remain standing
I’m not an avid social media user, so when “influencer” Alex Haraus (@alex.haraus on Instagram), who hit the big time with his activism working to … Continue reading
The Voices of Climate Change
A community conversation on climate change is April 10 at the Eugene Public Library
By Paul Bodin What makes the crisis of climate change so unique and compelling is the diversity of voices, past and present, that compete for … Continue reading
Support for Global Suffering
An educator urges 4J not to sanction a teacher for displaying a Palestinian flag
By Cengiz Zopluoglu As a parent of a Spencer Butte Middle School student and a member of this community, I find myself compelled to address … Continue reading
The Clown Car
The OLCC is in way over its head with legal cannabis
I wonder, in the history of Oregon state government, has there ever been a bigger mismatch than the Oregon Liquor Control Commission overseeing the newly … Continue reading
Don’t AstroTurf Golden Gardens
The city of Eugene’s plan for a sports park endangers species
By Karen Hall For the past seven years, my husband and I have walked in Bethel’s Golden Gardens Park and observed the flora and fauna … Continue reading