On Being Punched in the Face
Thoughts on the Impacts of Stochastic Terrorism On Trans People Content Warning: Please be advised that the following essay contains references to physical assault, sexual assault, extreme transphobia and homophobia, anti-trans and anti-gay language, and explicit language. Also note that the author is writing under a pseudonym in order to preserve a modicum of privacy. …
SPD officer involved in shooting of Stacy Kenny presented with award
On Feb. 6, the Springfield Police Department held its annual awards ceremony for its officers and their families. One officer in particular was awarded twice. Kraig Akins, whose initial following and subsequent traffic stops ended in the fatal shooting of Stacy Kenny on March 31, 2019, was awarded both the Chief’s Award and, later, the…
Waiting on Ice: Residents React to the January 2024 Ice Storm
Editor’s Note: Upon publication, a representative for Riverstone Mobile Home Park in Cottage Grove responded that, fortunately, no deaths occurred there. While we at DSM do not consider ourselves qualified enough to declare this latest winter storm that began on Friday, Jan. 12 as “Snowmaggeddon 2.0,” what we have seen, experienced, and have heard from…
Stop The Presses, Literally — The Eugene Weekly Falls Victim to Financial Crime
Good journalism is a dying breed these days and printed newspapers are becoming a thing of the past. Here in Eugene, only a few outlets still print and, unfortunately, the community just lost another source of trustworthy news when the Eugene Weekly announced they had “stopped the presses.” On Thursday, December 28—for the first time…
In Memoriam: Eric ‘Pineapple’ Jackson
On Nov. 29, the local community suffered a sudden and profound loss with the passing of outspoken houseless advocate and local human rights activist Eric Jackson. He was 57. Jackson’s story is an inspirational one of selflessness and determination. A successful New Jersey businessman, Jackson left the East Coast—and everything he had essentially known—to live…
EDITORIAL: Where DSM Stands
Well, we think it’s only right that we acknowledge “the elephant in the room:” we’ve published three new articles since announcing, at the beginning of September, that we would shut down our operations. Simply put, we felt that we did not have a choice. When the confrontation with the armed counter-protester occurred during the “Free…
Thurston Has a Noose Problem, Local News Ignores 2020 Protest
On Oct. 20, it was reported by KEZI 9 that a “Halloween decoration” was causing controversy in Springfield and, if that doesn’t sound like something new, that’s because it isn’t. Springfield’s Thurston neighborhood has a noose problem — but you wouldn’t know that from reading KEZI 9’s reporting. Instead, the Allen Media Broadcasting-owned television channel,…
Eugene Rises for Palestine
Yesterday, on Oct. 21, over 200 Eugenians took to the street to stand in solidarity with Palestine. The rally began at 2:00 p.m. at the Federal Courthouse in Eugene. Attendees listened to speakers before taking to the streets to march for a Free Palestine. On the courthouse steps, event organizers thanked the crowd for showing…
PHOTOS: Masked Counter-Protester Arrested After Stopping, Shooting At ‘Free Palestine Rally and March’ in Eugene
Update: According to Lane County Jail records, the counter-protester who was arrested has been identified as Jonathan James Wisbey. Wisbey, age 51, was charged with 1st Degree Menacing, 2nd Degree Disorderly Conduct, and Bias Crime in the 1st Degree. DSM has been made aware that this encounter did, in fact, lead to injury. We have…
The End | A Final Thought From Editor-in-Chief James Croxton
Hi all, James here. First, I want to say what an incredible honor it has been to be the editor-in-chief for Double Sided Media these last two years. When I joined the team as its editor-at-large, I took on the responsibility with great pride and immediately started, and somehow completed, my first task: creating a…
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