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Local and Vocal

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

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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

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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

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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 

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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 →

In Defense of ‘Career Politicians’

There is much to be said for the benefits that come from those making politics a career

Viewpoint 6 months ago

By Bob Bussel In a campaign ad titled “Money and Power,” a woman supporting Monique DeSpain’s candidacy for Congress declares: “I do think career politicians … Continue reading →

What They Said

Cooperation between movements is key 

Viewpoint 7 months ago

On the Fourth of July, 25 people rallied at the Federal Building against the rush of June Supreme Court decisions. I loved these talks for … Continue reading →

Shattering Lady Justice

Project 2025 is a recipe for autocracy run by Donald Trump

Viewpoint 7 months ago

To those who read this commentary, allow me to briefly describe my background and the purpose of my offering. It is designed to inform those … Continue reading →

Disconnected

Social dis-integration is driven by the rise of online ‘life’

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Wait a sec, you must first be connected before you get disconnected. When was that the state of connection? We’ve come a long way, I’d … Continue reading →

Forests on Film

‘Crown jewels’ of public lands must remain standing

Viewpoint 7 months ago

I’m not an avid social media user, so when “influencer” Alex Haraus (@alex.haraus on Instagram), who hit the big time with his activism working to … Continue reading →

The Voices of Climate Change

A community conversation on climate change is April 10 at the Eugene Public Library 

Viewpoint 10 months ago

By Paul Bodin What makes the crisis of climate change so unique and compelling is the diversity of voices, past and present, that compete for … Continue reading →

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