COVID-19 in Prison
Fear, isolation and staying safe inside
By Jimmie I sat on the top bunk of my 8-by-10 cell, a 62-year-old man with heart disease, anemia, worried of possibly having cancer and with … Continue reading
Guest Viewpoint Archive
Social Security Is on the Ballot
Oregon’s Fourth Congressional District is key to protecting Social Security
By Ellen Todras and Nancy Altman Social Security’s benefits are modest but vital. Three out of five beneficiaries aged 55 and older rely on them … Continue reading
Measure 20-312
Please vote for clean water, healthy soil and community resilience
By Alec Hrynyshyn It is painful to see harm come to the people and the places you love. The recent fires in the McKenzie Valley … Continue reading
Jim Weaver 1927-2020
A remembrance of Oregon’s charismatic 4th District congressman from 1975-1987
By Joe Rutledge Given the enduring impact of Jim Weaver’s accomplishments during his years in Congress as well as the countless friends, colleagues, news organizations … Continue reading
Purpose
With this year’s losses comes the realization of what life is about
By Ayisha Elliott With the passing of John Lewis, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Chadwick Boseman, Kobe Bryant and more, it has felt like a loss of … Continue reading
The Burning Question
When do we get serious about climate action?
By Emily Semple and Ralph McDonald “Big Trees Cause Rain.” As long-term Eugene residents, we remember the vintage bumper sticker. But in no prior September … Continue reading
After the Fire
Build mental wellness and resilience now for the wildfire and future climate disasters
by Bob Doppelt The horrific wildfire in the McKenzie Valley has caused injuries and deaths, destroyed homes and personal valuables, killed domestic and wild animals … Continue reading
America at a Crossroads
Democracy faces its greatest crisis ever under the Trump administration
By Tom Coffin One has to wonder if Americans will care enough about our democracy and freedom to soon rouse themselves with the energy to … Continue reading
For the Birds
The Cascades Raptor Center is having its busiest year
On June 26, after three months away, I returned to the Cascades Raptor Center. I looked forward to resuming volunteer work in the wildlife hospital. … Continue reading
Protest Violence Enables Trump
Let’s not give the president four more years in office
”Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” — Martin Luther King Jr. … Continue reading