God, Goats, and Misinformation on the Radio Part I
In 1923, a man by the name of John R. Brinkley received a radio broadcast license for a station he called KFKB, or Kansas First, Kansas Best. Some would call him the “Goat Gland...
Author: Mary Bell
Charlie Kirk of Turning Point USA Speaks During “Eugene” Tour Stop
On Oct. 27, after several cancellations, Charlie Kirk hosted a conservative Evangelical event at the Emerald Valley Golf Club in Creswell, Oregon. Kirk, according to his bio on Premiere Speakers Bureau, is the “founder...
BEAM 2021 – Connections Made with Light in the Dark
Editor’s Note: This article was updated to reflect corrections in both the spelling of B. Junzou Kuroishi’s name and his work, “Synaesthesium.” On Friday, Oct. 8, Eugene’s Park Blocks were lit up with activity...
Shouting from the tree tops
The Cascadia Forest Defenders have positioned themselves high in the trees in the Olallie Creek area. In several towns on the way to the forest like Vida, Nimrod, Finn Rock, Rainbow, and Blue River, there were charred trees and many stone chimneys, all that was left of people’s homes and businesses. There were construction crews throughout, though, helping to rebuild.
Springfield Debates How to Apply Rescue Funds
Before adjourning, VanGordon said that this was just the first go around to discuss how to appropriate these funds. No decisions were made at this time.
“Forest Defense is Climate Defense:” Activists Occupy Trees to Protest Old-Growth Logging in McKenzie Watershed (PHOTOS)
Since Sept. 11, the Cascadia Forest Defenders, an autonomous group of environmental activists, have been occupying a part of the Willamette National Forest in advance of a proposed timber sale by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Human Rights, Human Stories: A New Kind of Civil Rights Project in Eugene
“It’s important to share the stories from all folks fighting for human rights, regardless of their backgrounds, jobs, race, or color of skin. Human rights are for everyone.”
Concerns about Safety, Accountability, and Transparency in Springfield
On Tuesday, Sept. 7, the Springfield city council held their first meeting after returning from summer break. This week’s meeting consisted of both a work session and a regular session. During business from the...
Grand Opening of Casa de la Unidad Brings ‘Esperanza’ to Springfield
offer a space in Springfield that is both safe and welcoming for marginalized groups. They said that this space is a place for belonging and most importantly, esperanza – hope.
God, Goats, and (Paintball) Guns: A Brief History of the Secret Symbolism Behind the Proud Boys
Editor’s Note: This article contains racist imagery and caricatures, which we have included to provide historical context for the subject matter.
The United States has a deep history of secret fraternal organizations — “Good ol’ boy” groups for the privileged white, Christian, middle-class men and others deemed worthy of inclusion. In other words, current-day chuds. These secretive boys clubs afford their members opportunities for camaraderie, entertainment, and networking.