This is where this is going to hurt – if you are already aware of the awful, heart-wrenching and disgusting impact of our listless waste expenditure, please shed a tear and head […]
Plastic, Part I
When I look around my kitchen, I am met with the array of typical western kitchen tools and accoutrements: Copper pots, stainless steel pans, mismatched metal silverware, wooden slabs, dual purpose spoons, and cabinets. Ceramic plates, cups and cutely sized ramekins. And everywhere in between, is, of course, plastic!
“Abolish The Police” march faces confrontation
The May 2 march paid homage to the three Eugenians killed by EPD in 2019.
Content Warning: There is a considerable amount of profanity in this article.
Take it like a Man, Sexual Violence a Silent Burden
There is a silent and nearly invisible epidemic that is consuming lives, traumatizing bodies, and places unjust burdens on Gay Oregonians: sexual violence.
Increased funding for EPD allegedly due to spousal conflict of interest
Community members raise concerns about corruption and lack of oversight over EPD funding outside of ordinary budget process
The Ham Slam Pig Roast celebrates its third roast
This third of a series of Ham Slam Pig Roasts took place at Monroe Park on April 10. When one hears “Ham Slam” it would be completely reasonable to think of grilling […]
Black Unity Faces Opposition During March
After a significant hiatus from marching in the streets, Black Unity—with a depleted roster since their last march—led a solidarity march for George Floyd and Daunte White on April 17. With people […]
Melting ICE
Why are people still protesting?
The Gays can read, a Queer Lit review.
Libraries and the books they serve are more than just bastions of knowledge and mutual aid, they’re sanctuaries, and, at times, the only shelter in a storm. Many Queer youth find solace […]
An Independent Assessment of the Independent Assessment of the Springfield PD’s Response to the Thurston Protest
The investigation was conducted by Rick Braziel, a longtime police officer–including a five-year stint as the Chief of the Sacramento Police Department–and current Vice Chair of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.