Bernie Sanders and top state Democrats and Democratic candidates spoke at the University of Oregon today. Students and Lane County residents gathered at the EMU for the opportunity to hear Sanders speak in support of Gubernatorial candidate Tina Kotek and Congressional candidate Val Hoyle. The crowd was fired up by the time Senator Sanders spoke. …
Old Nick’s is the latest victim in a right wing mobilization against drag queens and the LGBTQIA+ community. LGBTQIA+ events have received an increase in threats and attacks over the past few years. According to the Department of Justice, hate crimes based on trans identity increased by 41% between 2019 and 2020. The Armed Conflict…
According to AirNow.gov the Air Quality Index in Eugene is currently 130 which is described as unhealthy to sensitive groups. In southern Lane County near Cottage Grove the AQI is over 160 which is considered dangerous. The Cedar Creek fire near Oakridge has burned almost 123,000 acres and Eugene is in the line of smoke….
Elections are fast approaching and Oregonians in House District 4 have questions to consider when choosing their representative. On Oct. 6, the City Club of Eugene and the League of Women Voters of Lane County hosted an online candidate forum for candidates where questions about reproductive healthcare, the housing crisis, child care, and more were…
The phenomenon that is Hamilton made its debut in Eugene on September 13. The excitement resonated throughout downtown with signs advertising the historic musical. The Hult Center is providing 11 nights of performances, every night, except Monday, until September 25. The traveling ensemble has big shoes to fill, considering the Broadway performance is one of…
Anti-choice and pro-choice protestors gathered in front of the Wayne Morse Federal Courthouse on Friday after the Supreme Court Decision in Dobbs V Jackson Women’s Health Organization. This decision has effectively ended the precedent set by Roe in 1973. The anti-choice rally featured speakers from Oregon Right To Life an anti abortion activist group that…
The March Against Fear will take place this Sunday, June 26, at 10 a.m. A coalition of organizations — the NAACP, Moms Demand Action, Beyond Toxics, HIV Alliance, and many others — organized this march as a response to the ongoing epidemic of gun violence. Miles Pendleton, Branch President of Springfield/Eugene NAACP, described the intention…
This article has been updated as of 6/1 to include comments from the city. Recent revelations that the city of Eugene is considering turning their temporary lease into a permanent solution has been called “surprising and jarring” by Lane Community College staff that work at the downtown campus. In 2020, LCC administration and the City…
On May 2, Politico released a leaked 80 page draft opinion from the Supreme Court that states their intentions to repeal Roe v. Wade leaving abortion access and reproductive rights in the hands of state representatives. The community of Lane County took action by staging an impromptu rally in defense of reproductive rights the very…
Tiny homes and communal living spots are popping up throughout Eugene as a way to uplift folks experiencing the crisis of homelessness. The Torch was given a tour of one of these communities, Everyone Village. More information about Everyone Village can be found on their website.
