Community members raise concerns about corruption and lack of oversight over EPD funding outside of ordinary budget process
Increased funding for EPD allegedly due to spousal conflict of interest
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 […]
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.
“We Need Immediate Acts of Justice”: Climate Coalition Marches in Eugene, Two Arrested
THE GATHERING After a brief hiatus, the presence of in-person activism is gaining momentum in Eugene once again. This includes actions by a climate-focused coalition leading a Fossil Free Eugene campaign. The […]
Eugene Mourns in Solidarity with Atlanta
Soon Chung Park, Hyun Jung Grant, Suncha Kim, Yong Ae Yue, Delaina Ashley Yaun, Paul Andre Michels, Xiaojie Tan, and Daoyou Feng
HIGHLIGHTS: Black Unity & CLDC Sue Springfield Police, Alleging Collusion with Far-Right Militia
The complaint says that SPD’s actions included unlawful detention, colluding with and informing violent counter-protesters about Plaintiff’s plans. It also says that SPD [conspired] with violent counter-protesters to amass and use force against Plaintiff’s.
This Bastard’s Life #2: My Neighbor, The Wannabe Fascist
We do not know each other, and we’ve never spoken a word to each other, but he often looks sideways at me, too. It seems clear, to me at least, that we’re well aware of our respective affiliations.
This Bastard’s Life #1: On Dread
I’ve been feeling real low for the past few weeks. I always do this time of year. Maybe it’s because this is the time that the long, dark winters start to get […]
Queercor(P) #2: Queer Liberation from Myanmar to Ireland
When the calls for molotovs and clenched fists sound, Queer resistance fighters refuse to stand back and stand down.
A Day of Solidarity in Eugene and Springfield
On Feb. 19, approximately 100 people, kids, and dogs showed up on both sides of River Rd. in North Eugene for a Black Lives Matter solidarity rally. The rally came after a […]