These are collections from the Double Sided Media photographers. Over the course of the past year, their imagery has painted our stories and we wanted to give them a chance to showcase, […]
In remembrance of George Floyd
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.
Eugene Rising, Part VI
How a Dumpster Fire Brought Eugene Together Before Tearing It Apart Again
Eugene Rising, Part V
From Occupy Eugene to Donald Trump in Four Short Years
The Occupation of Johnson Hall, Day 2
By using direct action, activists achieved more in less than 24 hours than others have in 100 days of marches.
The Occupation of Johnson Hall, Day 1
As the crowd dwindled and Against Me!’s “Baby, I’m an Anarchist” played through a blown-out amplifier, the chained-up activists offered up a promise to those who wanted to participate in the occupation.
Passing the Torch: Training a new generation of activists
As the days of nationwide Black Lives Matter protests grow, Eugene’s activists continue to face hurdles in organization and opposition, But, they’re finding new ways to educate and mobilize people within the city.
PHOTOS: Black Unity Returns to Springfield
Black Unity and their followers were met by counter-protesters, including some members of the local so-called “patriot’s militia” which led to scuffles and at least one incident in which protesters were attacked with mace.
The Activists and the Bureaucrats (Part I)
For the first time since “The Uprising” over police violence began, Eugene’s activists and local officials gathered together to create a plan for reforming police policy in the city.
The Militia is Coming
There’s a long history of right-wing militia activity in Oregon, and the areas around Eugene are no different. For as long as Eugene has claimed itself as a progressive paradise, there have been neo-Nazis and white supremacists and militiamen around to counter that claim.