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.
Queercor(p) #3: Never Ours, or, Patriarchal Dominance over Queer (Male) Bodies
Queer bodies are never truly ours in the eyes of the patriarchy. Our Queerness is policed and restricted within confines that we, ourselves, did not create or consent to.
“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