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We recently received a $1,000 contribution from an anonymous friend of Eugene Weekly. This is the largest single gift we have received through these tough … Continue reading
Time to Address Systemic Inequity
Eugene needs to address renters in its redistricting process
By Timothy Morris and Rebecca Murphy Redistricting is a cornerstone of democracy and a core component of good governance. The redistricting process requires those drawing … Continue reading
Eugene Can Lead the State On Climate Action
The City Council should regulate natural gas and begin transition to 100 percent renewable electricity
By Dylan Plummer Despite yet another summer of climate-driven wildfires, droughts, and a heatwave that killed more than 100 people across the region, the methane … Continue reading
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Eugene Weekly has been on a COVID diet — the loss of ad revenues means we print fewer pages and few papers (but hey we are … Continue reading
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Hats off to the activists who marched in Eugene and other cities across the country for reproductive rights on Oct. 2. This seems to be … Continue reading
Ducks Are Stronger Together
Oregon football is a top ranked program right now. It’s time the players unionize
By Rajeev Ravisankar With the excitement around the return of Oregon Ducks football, an important question about their season opener was completely neglected: Why is … Continue reading
A Life Steeped in the Arts
In Memory of Lois Wadsworth, 1936-2019
My mother was a gatherer of people. She could draw someone she had just met into conversation, then into friendship, almost before they knew what … Continue reading
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Two experts in tax policies and Oregon economics will give very different views of how well the “kicker” (when the state returns money to taxpayers) … Continue reading
The Protectors
Where are the men in stopping the Texas abortion ban?
This piece may howl conformity of gender roles, and even assume sexuality, and it is not directly intended to do so. However, I’m going to … Continue reading
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The Eugene Emeralds are playing in the High-A West Championship Series, a best-of-five series that started Sept. 21. But the team won’t play a game … Continue reading
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What we are watching: Ted Lasso. We are a little late to this Apple TV party but Ted Lasso, the heartwarming football-turned-soccer-coach comedy, is as … Continue reading
American Loneliness
A Texan in Eugene calls for more empathy and fewer bumper stickers to solve major problems
By Doyle Srader In Eugene, we have our work cut out for us: homelessness, mental illness, self-medicating with substance abuse, all play out from one … Continue reading
#StopHazaraGenocide
Hazara have born the brunt of the violence by the Taliban in Afghanistan
By Michael Copperman In the video of the bombing of the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul airport Aug. 26, we see hundreds of people … Continue reading