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Local and Vocal Archive

Helping Preserve a Legacy

How a local family’s efforts established a sanctuary for people of color that now stands as a landmark against a culture of prejudice

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By G. B. Lawrence Clearly, full support from the University of Oregon’s Athletic Department for its athletes of color is no longer in question. However, … Continue reading →

The Legacy

This nation’s history, and our future

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There’s a riff in our nation that it can’t seem to heal from. It was carried over from Europe by the nation’s “forefathers.” The rage, … Continue reading →

Strengthening Democracy

It’s the low-cost housing, stupid

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By Diana Bilovsky With the dust settled on the 2024 election, the question becomes, how did a slim majority of American voters choose a candidate … Continue reading →

Collective Defense

Pro-Palestine A15 protester reads Dec. 18 sentencing statement 

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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 →

In Defense of ‘Career Politicians’

There is much to be said for the benefits that come from those making politics a career

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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 

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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

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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’

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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

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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 

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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 →

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