AltWeeklies Wire
Vietnam to Iraq: Activism Across Generationsnew
It's a different time and a different war, but the movement against the Vietnam War in the late '60s and early '70s offers lessons for young residents of Eugene, Ore., who are part of the nascent student movement against the Iraq War.
Eugene Weekly |
Kera Abraham |
11-29-2004 |
War
Bush's Radical Agenda: Bobby Kennedy Jr. Takes On Dirty Airnew
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a leading environmental attorney, speaks out on how White House air quality policies are responsible for the deaths of 30,000 Americans each year; and how 630,000 U.S. children are born each year exposed to dangerous mercury levels in the womb.
Eugene Weekly |
Ted Taylor |
10-06-2004 |
Environment
Burning Bush: Idol Worship and Hazy Politics on the Playanew
A closer look at Burning Man. What does it mean, politically, when tens of thousands of people, mostly young, creative and progressive, dedicate vast amounts of energy to create an alternative society in the middle of nowhere? Is it a way to shun the political system, or does it inspire Burners to participate in the "real world" as earnestly as they do on the playa?
Eugene Weekly |
Kera Abraham |
09-10-2004 |
Politics
A Kurd's Complaint: Iraqi Scholar Critiques America in Crisisnew
Iraqi Kurd Peshwaz Faizulla is a translator and journalist and former refugee who has witnessed the Kurdish revolution, the Iran-Iraq war, the Gulf War, the exodus of Kurds from Iraq and the American invasion. This powerful Q&A is critical of both Bush and Saddam, and offers a unique view of American culture and politics.
Eugene Weekly |
Kera Abraham |
09-10-2004 |
Politics
Swimmin' Boys: A Dude's Guide to Semen Analysisnew
Ben Fogelson describes to the layperson in juicy, technicolor detail just how fantastic it is to have one's semen analyzed.
Eugene Weekly |
Ben Fogelson |
08-26-2004 |
Sex
Hear Our Voices: Getting Young Women to Votenew
More than 20 million single women did not vote in the 2000 federal election. National and local organizations are mobilizing to educate and inspire young women to become politically active.
Eugene Weekly |
Kate Storm |
08-05-2004 |
Politics
Hydraulic Mack: Intense, Tattooed Barber Promotes River Surfingnew
Bad-ass California surfer heads north, starts a black barber shop and energetically promotes the frontier sport of river surfing.
Eugene Weekly |
Ben Fogelson |
07-26-2004 |
Sports
Mispronouncing Doughty: An Irreverent Interview With Soul Coughing's Kingnew
Ben Fogelson holds Mike Doughty up for information: Why does he want more homosexuality in the church; What about his song predicting 9-11, and how the hell to you pronounce his name?
Eugene Weekly |
Ben Fogelson |
06-18-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Interviewing Ziggy Marley: Son of the King of Jamaican Blingnew
Ben Fogelson, reporter for the Eugene Weekly, speaks with Ziggy Marley about his recent tour, and about having conversations with his deceased father, Bob Marley.
Eugene Weekly |
Ben Fogelson |
06-15-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Pixies Reunion Proves They're Better Than Evernew
A reporter takes in the minutae of a Pixies reunion concert.
Eugene Weekly |
Ben Fogelson |
06-15-2004 |
Concerts
