AltWeeklies Wire
Oregon Trail-Blazing Womennew
The portrait unveiling of former Oregon Supreme Court Justice Betty Roberts reveals more than a tribute, but a legacy that blazed the path for women like Gov. Kate Brown.
Eugene Weekly |
Alex V. Cipolle |
02-19-2015 |
Politics
A Puzzling Proposalnew
How a crossword puzzle in Eugene Weekly led to marriage
Eugene Weekly |
Amy Schneider |
02-14-2015 |
Culture
Tags: crosswords
Bear Takeovernew
The burly and brawny gay subculture of bears finds a niche in Oregon.
Eugene Weekly |
Alex V. Cipolle |
02-13-2015 |
LGBT
To Be or Not to Be Charlienew
Pushing the borderlines of free expression.
Eugene Weekly |
Laeitita Béraud and Andy Singer |
01-20-2015 |
Civil Liberties
Good God: Churches and the Homelessnew
Local churches are the innovators in housing the homeless in Eugene Oregon, with reverends and pastors leading the way with microhousing.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
12-10-2014 |
Homelessness
The Queer Conundrumnew
With the recent state victories for marriage equality and a rising generation of people whose fluid identities don’t fit neatly into the he-she binary, are we on the cusp of a post-queer moment?
Eugene Weekly |
Alex V. Cipolle |
12-01-2014 |
LGBT
Wage Theftnew
Wage theft is committed in communities all over the U.S. Wage claims are made when workers don’t get overtime, when workers get break time deducted from their wages but don’t get their full breaks or when workers don’t get their last paycheck. Sometimes workers never get paid at all.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
11-16-2014 |
Business & Labor
Behold Old Yeller: Chatting with Lewis Blacknew
America’s favorite hot-tempered comedian and social critic Lewis Black yells about everything from voter suppression and being a socialist to Oregon’s efforts to legalize recreational marijuana and the downfalls of the 21st century. Under Black’s flame, no topic, politician or village idiot walks away unscathed.
Eugene Weekly |
Alexandra Notman |
10-29-2014 |
Comedy
Ahead of the Gamenew
Eugene's video gaming community is primed for growth as the upcoming Indie Game Con spotlights this buzzing industry.
Eugene Weekly |
Amy Schneider |
09-25-2014 |
Video Games
Dark Angelnew
Oregon artist Tracy Sydor helps abuse survivors through photography.
Eugene Weekly |
Alexandra Notman |
09-22-2014 |
Art
To Catch a Salmonnew
An epic run of fall Chinook salmon on the Columbia River faces dams, predators and coal trains.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
09-02-2014 |
Environment
The Last Milenew
Rural communities and small tech companies are at risk of falling behind if high-speed broadband efforts don't light up the dark fiber in their towns.
Eugene Weekly |
Camilla Mortensen |
07-18-2014 |
Tech
Glass and the Green Rushnew
How legalizing recreational marijuana use could change the glass pipe industry.
Eugene Weekly |
Alexandra Notman |
06-27-2014 |
Art
Power of Threenew
A history of music, activism and friendship with Joan Baez and the Indigo Girls.
Eugene Weekly |
Alexandra Notman |
06-25-2014 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Indigo Girls, Joan Baez
Life and Death by Pabstnew
Lefty Kelleher, a stalwart of the infamous anarchist neigborhood - The Whiteaker, takes home top prize for Eugene Pabst Blue Ribbon art contest with a tapped skull.
Eugene Weekly |
Rick Levin |
06-13-2014 |
Art
