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
Viewpoint
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
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
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
Journalism in the Trump Era
Reporters have long exposed ills of the world
By Joe Blakely The editors who resigned from the Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post were courageous and right about what they did. With … Continue reading
Good Grief and Good News
Justice will win in the end
“Elections are not the end of the world,” so proclaimed the Rev. Reneé Windsor-White to the congregation at First Christian Church in the heart of … Continue reading