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By Rachel Bitecofer Eugene is known for its vibrant, quirky community, beautiful scenery and a deep passion for sports. As the home of the Eugene … Continue reading
One of the most common questions I get asked when speaking about the work of SquareOne Villages is some version of Field of Dreams: “If … Continue reading
LOCKING PEOPLE UP MAKES THEM WORSE There are many things we could be doing about the problem of homelessness, but the recent Weekly article “Lessons … Continue reading
Eugene Weekly’s June 15 cover story “Where’s the Humanity?” described how sad and ultimately unjust Eugene’s policies are towards the homeless. Here we are, living … Continue reading
HOUSE DISTRICT 8 NEEDS A LEADER LIKE PAUL HOLVEY I have known Paul Holvey for nearly 20 years and had the privilege of working with … Continue reading
REIN IN INTERNATIONAL PAPER’S POLLUTION One of Oregon’s largest polluters — the International Paper Springfield Mill, which can currently emit up to 10 tons of … Continue reading
CONTE LETTER COMPLAINTS Anya Dobrowolski et al.’s bizarre screed against Paul Conte and the Jefferson Westside Neighbors (“Conte Will Stop at Nothing,” Letters, June 1) … Continue reading
2A HORSELESS CARRIAGES Happy National Wear Orange Weekend (first weekend in June.) How might our world function today, had the “horseless carriage” been invented concurrent … Continue reading
ANYONE BUT TRUMP As a Bernie-voting Democratic Socialist, it brings me no pleasure to say that Trump was right. The Durham report lays to rest … Continue reading
SUPPORT FUNDING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION As a senior about to graduate from the University of Oregon, I know firsthand how important public university funding is … Continue reading