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
Guest Viewpoint
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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
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
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
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
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
The Lull Before The Storm
Holiday reflections in a time of anxious waiting
“There comes a time when humanity is called to shift to a new level of consciousness, to reach a higher moral ground. A time when … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Reflections
Moving away from the turkey
By Hope Bohanec Ah, tradition. Like the sturdy railing along the edge of the vast Grand Canyon, we cling to it with a sense of … Continue reading
My Trial Experience as an A15 Protester
Why We Need “Good Trouble” From Our Jurors, Too
By A. Rabideau On Oct. 17, I sat before a jury of my peers and explained why six months prior I helped shut down I-5 … Continue reading
Universal Grief
Come together for this planet and for democracy
By Victoria Koch I lost my husband to cancer nine years ago this October. It hasn’t been easy. We were together for 38 years. We … Continue reading