Web Election Letters
A whole pile of letters we've received before the Nov. 8 election
The election is just around the corner — Nov. 8 — and our readers have a lot to say about it. This batch of online-only … Continue reading
Politics
What Our Readers Think About the Claire Syrett Recall
Most people who wrote to EW are strongly opposed to the recall
Editor’s note: We received so many letters about the proposed recall of Ward 7 City Councilor Clair Syrett — most strongly opposed to removing the … Continue reading
Endorsements: State Races
Governor, BOLI and Legislature
STATE RACES Democratic Primary Governor David Beem, Julian Bell, Wilson Bright, George Carrillo, Michael Cross, Ifeanyichukwu Diru, Peter Hall, Tina Kotek, Keisha Merchant, Tobias Read, … Continue reading
Endorsements: City Races
Eugene and Springfield
CITY OF EUGENE City Council City Council – Ward 3 Alan Zelenka (unopposed) City Council – Ward 4 Jennifer Solomon, Jennifer Yeh Incumbent City Councilor … Continue reading
Endorsements: Lane County Races
Lane County Commission and Tax Assesor
LANE COUNTY County Commission Lane County Commissioner, West Lane, Position 1 Ryan Ceniga, Terry Duman, Misty Fox, Rod Graves, Dawn Lesley This is the first … Continue reading
Endorsements
There’s no season like election season
Presidential elections grab headlines and attention, and while midterm elections — and primaries in particular — might seem less sexy, they need just as much … Continue reading
Wake Up America
The nation’s claim of democratic governance is feeble and teetering on life support
In 1970, Congress tackled the nation’s organized crime problem by enacting the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO or Racketeering Act). While primarily motivated … Continue reading
Wilde, Wilde Country
Democratic candidate Marty Wilde makes the case for a seat in Salem
When Marty Wilde knocks on the doors of manufactured homes, he says they remind him of the communities he grew up in. Meeting with people … Continue reading
Sen. Jeff Merkley Sues Trump and Co.
Lawsuit pushes for Senate access to documents and hold off on Kavanaugh confirmation
President Donald Trump is no stranger to courts. During the 2016 campaign, USA Today found that Trump has gone through 3,500 lawsuits. Sen. Jeff Merkley (who’s … Continue reading
Why Don‘t You Run for Office?
A lot of candidates run unopposed here in Lane County
While a couple local positions were hard-fought races in the primary election in May — the Eugene mayor’s race and the Ward 1 City Council seat, … Continue reading