Collective Defense
Pro-Palestine A15 protester reads Dec. 18 sentencing statement
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
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Not an Isolated Incident
Racism in Eugene after the inauguration of Donald Trump
By Rene Gonzalez Growing up in Eugene, I always felt proud of the open-minded and inclusive community that welcomed me. The sense of belonging and … Continue reading
From the Mims Family to Housing in Letters
The Legacy of the Mims Family Thanks to G. B. Lawrence for reminding and informing readers of the critical part the Mims family played in … Continue reading
Slant — Still Free
By EW editorial staff • It’s Groundhog Day on Sunday, Feb. 2, and Donald Trump’s nonstop executive orders have been giving us that “This again?” … Continue reading
No Eugene City Jail
Discuss meaningful changes in the justice system before discussing a municipal jail
By Michael Weber The conversation around needing a new municipal jail in Eugene has been gaining traction in local Facebook groups like Lane County Mugshots … Continue reading
Frog, Noise, Health Care and More in Letters
Indeed, Fare Thee Well I don’t think Frog would mind if I stayed home to celebrate his life. I’d like to drive over to the … Continue reading
Slant — Screwed?
• An indoor games issue inauguration week? Well, kids, sometimes folks need a distraction. Enjoy the Weekly’s foray into Dungeons & Dragons. Not everyone has … Continue reading
Local and Vocal
A local megaphone for a democracy in peril
There are a lot of reasons a local, independent media is necessary for a healthy democracy. And if there’s one thing we need right now, … Continue reading
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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
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
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
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
Helping hippies, health care and homelessness in letters
A ‘Best of Eugene’ Experience A week or two ago, I received a “to occupant” letter from Eugene Springfield Fire and opened it trepidatiously to … Continue reading
Slant — Stride On!
• Are you a student living in Union on Broadway? Do you rent a place in Crescent Village? The U.S. Department of Justice announced Jan. … Continue reading
Don’t Lose Sight of Dreams
A dispensary’s fire doesn’t end the dreams it showed for the LGBTQIA+ community
By Ophelia Rodasti Snugz Dispensary would like to thank the entire community of Eugene, with a shoutout to the amazing LGBTQIA+ community and our allies!!! … Continue reading