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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• The U. S. has the highest incarceration rate of any country in the world. Ninety-five percent of those prisoners eventually will return to our … Continue reading
About Iran and Suleimani
America knows little about the man Trump killed
By M. Reza Behnam Only the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia and the Islamic State rejoiced in the illegal and immoral targeted killing of Iranian … Continue reading
Embracing Immigrants
Acknowledge the treasure that is diverse culture
By Victoria Koch On a recent visit to my daughter’s, while we were walking around the suburban streets of Portland, I noticed one home’s flag … Continue reading
Electric Company
A 'current' proposal for saving the planet
By Phil Barnhart Now that we know that human civilization’s use of fossil fuel is unsustainable yet growing more rapidly than ever before, now that … Continue reading
Helping Our Veterans
It’s not too late to get veterans the aid they deserve
We will lose 50 percent of Oregon’s veterans over the next 20 years. Currently, 54 percent of them are over age 65. Many of those … Continue reading
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• We are delighted and proud to be sending more of our excellent interns to the Wall Street Journal. Last year, Michael Tobin, now editor … Continue reading
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Whatever Trump may say, we are not the enemy
• We are not the enemy. On Aug. 16, more than 350 newspapers across the United States, led by The Boston Globe, have signed on … Continue reading
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Murdering Democracy
After three years with Trump, it is time to decide the direction and fate of the country
By Thomas Coffin If three years of the Trump administration have demonstrated anything with clarity, it is that 2020 presents the nation with stark choices between … Continue reading
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• We reached out to Eugene Wake Up for the story we ran in the Dec. 26 issue about the BBs fired at homeless people … Continue reading
Voters Should Matter
Why are politicians in Eugene and Lane County so opposed to democracy?
By Paul Nicholson After a few weeks of grooming, flattery and free fattening food, it is not uncommon for our unpaid mayor and City Council … Continue reading
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• Oregon’s unemployment fell to 3.9 percent in November — the lowest rate in 43 years. That’s cause for celebration, right? Just ask any Republican. … Continue reading
Empty Promises Agency (EPA)
Why the Triangle Lake area air sampling never happened
By Justin Workman On March 8, 2012, my heart sank after hearing the Highway 36 Human Health Exposure Investigation had been suspended. That sadness turned … Continue reading
Greetings to All
Untangling holiday greetings year-round
By Tova Stabin In the past when people were more apt to say to you “Merry Christmas,” I would, with as much politeness and honesty … Continue reading