Hands Off!
Thousands in Eugene protest Donald Trump and his administration
The April 5 “Hands Off!” protests in Eugene and across the country reflect growing concerns over the current state of the government and how the … Continue reading
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Pro-Trump Mob Leads an Insurrection at U.S. Capitol
Oregon’s politicians speak out on right-wing extremists break into U.S. Capitol, and a rally turns violent in Salem
As Congress met to certify the 2020 presidential electoral votes on Jan. 6, pro-Trump extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol building, forcing legislators into lockdown at … Continue reading
Breonna Taylor Verdict Sparks Protest in Eugene
Protesters demand abolition of the police system and justice for Taylor
By Taylor Griggs, Chandlor Henderson and Taylor Perse Protesters in cities across the country, including Eugene, took to the streets on the afternoon and evening … Continue reading
Fiery Protest
A night of destruction, including, fires and looting, rocks Eugene at a time of national unrest
The protest started as a reaction to the killing of George Floyd and other acts of police violence against black people that have gone on … Continue reading
Portland Anti Right-Wing Protest Turns Against Police
Proud Boys descend on Portland a week after another right-wing rally in Eugene
The Portland Proud Boy rally in downtown Portland Saturday, Aug. 17, met with sizable, vocal resistance. Aside from a handful of skirmishes and arrests, however, … Continue reading
Right-Wingers Make Great Organizers — for the Left
God, Guns and Liberty rally draws a few dozen on the right, hundreds on the left
Local conservatives made good on their promise Saturday, Aug. 10, to bring a contentious rally to downtown Eugene despite strong push-back and concerns the rally … Continue reading
Families Belong Together Rally Brings Crowd to Kesey Square
More than 100 people gather to support immigrants on a weekday afternoon
Upwards of 100 people gathered in Kesey Square for the Families Belong Together rally Thursday, June 14. The rally, opposing the “cruel, inhumane and unjustified … Continue reading