Lane County continued to see a dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases last week. On Thursday, the county government moved it’s alert level to high and it continues to stand there. As of this writing, Lane County has 202 people that are currently infectious. Some schools have scaled back operations, while […]
Continue readingCOVID cases surge in Lane County as schools begin
Local Links Lane Public Health officials sound the alarm on rising COVID-19 counts as school starts Springfield Public Schools are slated to open for in-person K-1 instruction Monday, but Mt. Vernon will not be among those after one student tests positive for COVID-19. As nearby fires create remarkably bad air […]
Continue readingCommunity steps up to help in fire disaster
The Holiday Farm Fire has ravaged the McKenzie River Valley this last week. Thousands of people were forced to evacuate their homes. Those living west of the fire in Eugene and Springfield have faced hazardous air quality in a season where the police have assaulted neighborhoods with tear gas and […]
Continue readingSpringfield teachers rally for safe fall instruction
Heads up: This weekly update will be moving to Mondays at noon starting September 21st in order to better preview the week and give a timely update of the previous week. Hundreds of Springfield educators and community members rallied last week to spread the message that it is too soon […]
Continue readingUO mostly online for fall, dorms still open
On Wednesday, the University of Oregon administration announced that fall instruction will be mostly online. The exception is that some small classes, studio experiences, and labs will be in person. President Schill, in speaking to the Daily Emerald, said that there is still a live-in requirement for first year students, […]
Continue readingLocal instructors anxious about upcoming school year
Thank you to everybody that tuned into Solidarity News’ livestream last week on a safe University of Oregon. If you missed it you can watch the recording at your convenience here. Look forward to more coverage on this subject and more live events. This week’s newsletter is a bit different […]
Continue readingWorkers unite against racism, plus Solidarity News panel today
Join Solidarity News for a panel on how UO can reopen safely, today at 6:30 PM. The panel will be livestreamed here. You will also be able to view a recording at that link. If you join live you will have the opportunity to drop a question into the live […]
Continue readingPolice arrest over a dozen protesters
A reminder that Solidarity News will be hosting a panel Tuesday, August 18th at 6:30 PM on the question of reopening the University of Oregon. You will be able to tune in here. Please share that link and/or the event graphic that is at the bottom of this email! Local […]
Continue readingUO football players call for safety, justice
Pac-12 football players threaten walkout if demands aren’t met for fall season Mark your calendars: August 18 at 6:30 PM Solidarity News will be hosting a panel on the question of reopening the University of Oregon for in-person learning. Featuring students and workers speaking to what has been done so […]
Continue readingRightwingers brandish guns, EPD teargases BLM protesters
Hundreds showed up at the Wayne Morse Federal Courthouse on Saturday night to stand in solidarity with the Portland against federal police presence. This event was one of many that took place across the country as part of a national call for a day of action on July 25. It […]
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