Heady Writing From the Streets of Eugene, Oregon
Eugene School District 4J meetings have been delayed by outbursts in the past but Wednesday’s meeting was especially heated, resulting in an audience member being removed by one of the district’s safety monitors.
The month of June is known as “Pride Month” across the country, paying homage to the Stonewall Uprising in 1969. That uprising was a “tipping point” for LGBTQIA+ individuals and the Gay Liberation Movement....
The Eugene School District 4J is the largest in Lane County and serves over 16,680 students. Seven members make up the district board. This year four positions are up for grabs in the May...
On April 22, climate justice activists took to downtown Eugene to celebrate some mighty wins for forest defense. Oregon Wild, Cascadia Wildlands, and 350 Eugene organized the event bringing together over 200 Eugenians for...
During the Jan. 23 Springfield City Council meeting, council member Leonard Stoehr announced his resignation “citing a job transfer to Atlanta Georgia.” According to charter rules, council members must reside within the ward they...
Despite claims that a “conservative slate” will not include “right-wing radicals,” some of the candidates’ social media accounts show otherwise.
On Sunday, Jan. 15, Senator Ron Wyden visited Lane County as part of his pledge to host town halls in every county in Oregon, every year he serves on the senate. He said this...
EDITOR’S NOTE: DSM collaborated on this article with Left Coast Right Watch, where it’s published simultaneously. You can support them on Patreon. This year, the far right launched an intensified effort across the United...
As the last few weeks of summer came to an end, some connections were being re-kindled on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Before the COVID-19 pandemic began, an annual fire festival was held...
A recent episode of This American Life titled “Watching the Watchers” reported on a surge of far-right and MAGA-aligned activists gaining traction within conservative groups across the country, focusing specifically on Arizona. “The person...
