Solidarity News

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

On Tuesday, July 20, Eugene City Council held two with regards to “public safety”. The first one taking place at the usual early evening work session time and focusing on the Community Safety Initiative budget, the second, pushed to after the public hearing because of time, focusing on policies of […]

Pre-trial detainees at Lane County Jail are in their fourth week of hunger striking. The 12 detainees who are striking demands include the right to a speedy and fair trial, and adequate COVID-19 protections. Last week a detainee released photos showing a guard moving between a quarantined section and the […]

Isiah Wagoner, organizer with Black Unity, was hit while marching in children’s march. On Sunday evening Travis Paul Waleri, a 34-year old white man, struck Isiah Wagoner with a white Subaru while he was marching. Isiah Wagoner is an organizer with Black Unity and was standing out in front of […]