City of Eugene picks first two “Safe Sleep” sites The Eugene City Council approved its first two “Safe Sleep” sites at its work session last Wednesday, one at Chase Commons Park and one at 2nd and Garfield. Chase Commons Park will accommodate up to 20 Conestoga huts while the 2nd […]
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New reports provide info on Eugene fascists
The Proud Boys made the news earlier this month when the fascist street gang claimed the streets of Creswell for a Fourth of July parade. Now thanks to a new report from Eugene Antifa and Willamette Valley Hate Watch we have much more information on the local chapter, the McKenzie […]
Continue readingUO gets another $500M from Knight for 2nd science building amid cuts to academia
Local links Phil Knight has provided another $500M to the UO for its science campus. UO says the money will go towards hiring more faculty and building a second building. This comes after the UO told faculty and staff that it would make cuts across academic department and is making […]
Continue readingCommunity stands up for queer liberation, against imperialism
An unnamed group of people organized “Stonewall was a riot” a queer and trans pride march, rally, and social event Sunday evening. Originally planned for the week before on June 27, the night before the anniversary of the Stonewall, the event was postponed because of the danger of excessive heat. […]
Continue readingOregon to lift remaining COVID restrictions Wednesday
Gov. Brown announced Friday that the state will lift all remaining emergency COVID restrictions on Wednesday or when 70% of adults are at least partially vaccinated, whichever comes first, with the former looking more likely. With this most mask mandates will go away, remaining in certain instances where they are […]
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