The Facts on Palestine
Disinformation from Israel perpetuates the Gaza conflict
By Josh Fattal The facts about the war on Palestine should be familiar — more than 14,800 dead, the vast majority of whom are women, … Continue reading
Local and Vocal Archive
PeaceHealth Has Lost Its Way
Rather than following the the path of Jesus, the hospital chain sees only the bottom line
By Jill Dougall PeaceHealth claims to see us. Yet all it sees is a profit-driven approach that often neglects patients and the very caregivers delivering … Continue reading
Where’s the Remote?
Anarchist writer ponders technology and distance
The remote-control device for one’s TV is a reminder of a wider and deeper web of technological mediation, of remoteness. The standard definition of “remote” … Continue reading
Making Democracy Illegal
The increasing attacks on citizen initiative power
By Kai Huschke and Michelle Holman Change doesn’t come easy or fast, especially when there is big money at stake. For over 10 years, Community … Continue reading
Local and Vocal
Readers weigh in on the local, the national and the existential
From PeaceHealth to Palestine, from environmental issues to ethical quandaries, Eugene Weekly readers become Eugene Weekly writers when it’s time for a Local and Vocal … Continue reading
Mayoral race, war in Gaza and the gas station debate in online letters
KNUDSON CAN BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER I am so thrilled that Kaarin Knudson has decided to run for mayor! As an architect working on the front … Continue reading
The Jewish Community Rejects Bigotry and Hate
A response to the Israel-Hamas War
By the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Lane County Since Hamas’ terror attacks in Israel on Oct. 7, we’ve seen bigots … Continue reading
Rethinking the Pump
Why there is no need for new gas stations
by Nathan Wilson A central fixture of American street corners, one that’s synonymous with automobiles, road trips and the luxury of unbridled movement, is becoming increasingly … Continue reading
Eugene Weekly readers write to support carbon cashbacks, world peace and universal health care
SMOKE IN THE AIR People living in the Eugene area can expect to breathe smoke from wildfires that are made worse by global warming. I … Continue reading
EW readers weigh in on a local rent strike and plans for a container ship port in Coos Bay
NOT PAYING RENT IS NEWS? The “Police Raid Almaden Street Home” article of Sept. 28 is confusing and concerning to me. Why is someone not … Continue reading