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Dangers to Journalism: A Threat to the First Amendment
October 27, 2023
A famous quote by the widely respected broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite, once called the most trusted man in America, says it all: “Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy.” There are many attacks on journalists, around the world, in the U.S., and even in …
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Creating Access to Arts and Music Education
October 20, 2023
The benefits of arts learning are far-reaching, impacting young people in ways that support them in all aspects of their lives. Yet, arts instruction, music programs, and creative engagement continue to be significantly reduced or eliminated in many schools. Two local arts organizations are making significant efforts to ensure there …
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Outdoor Spaces: Good for You, Good for the Economy
October 13, 2023
Outdoor recreation is a boon for health and fun as well as the local economy. Learn more at City Club of Eugene’s Oct. 13 program.
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No Program on October 6
October 6, 2023
City Club of Eugene will not meet on Friday, Oct. 6, in honor of Indigenous People’s Day on Monday, Oct. 9.
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Civil Liberties in a Blue State: Are We Safe?
September 29, 2023
Many have seen a plethora of restrictive policies being enacted across the country in recent years. Many are very concerned about the residents of those states, who must endure restrictive policies concerning health care, LGBTQIA2S+, trans rights, teaching U.S. history, books on library shelves, as well as efforts to block …
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The Manufacturing Economy of Metro Eugene
September 22, 2023
Last year, Eugene was ranked as one of America’s “Top 5 College Towns.” However, while Eugene is a town with a college (or three), it is not simply a “University Town.” According to the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce, Lane County is home to over 500 technology companies, which employ …
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Charting a Course for Foster Care in Oregon
September 15, 2023
While the number of children in foster care has been declining, nearly 5,000 youth remain in foster care across the State. Hundreds of these children continue to be placed in hotels, despite a 2018 settlement that was designed to halt that practice. As Michael Dunne, host of KLCC’s Oregon on …
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Through the Eyes of a Child: Race, Culture, Ethnicity
September 8, 2023
“The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members.” Mahatma Gandhi. Our children are some of our most vulnerable and valuable human beings. They learn what we teach them and reflect back to us who we are. Dr. Lake learns from children …
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No Programs in August
August 26, 2023
City Club of Eugene doesn’t meet in August, but we’re busy preparing a full slate of new programs that launch on Sept. 8! In the meanwhile, find past programs on our YouTube channel and in our podcast. See you in September!
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Ending Homelessness in Eugene: All Hands on Deck
July 28, 2023
Rare, brief, and nonrecurring. These are the words used to describe homelessness in communities that have worked to end it. These are not the words used to describe homelessness in Eugene. At least, not yet. In 2019, an analysis of federal data confirmed that Eugene had the worst per capita …
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The Dream at 60: The Future of Civil Rights in Oregon and America
July 21, 2023
On August 28, 1963, a quarter of a million Americans lined the National Mall for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. While the event is now remembered for Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have a Dream Speech,” the initial news reports about the March did not dwell on those …
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What Did the 2023 Oregon Legislature Accomplish?
July 14, 2023
Despite an amendment to the Oregon Constitution designed to prevent it, 10 Republican senators staged a 6-week walkout. They returned on June 15 after Democrats and Republicans reached a compromise. The parties agreed to the ease provisions in HB 2002, the reproductive health care bill, and dropped a proposed constitutional …
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Protecting Children From Online Predators
July 7, 2023
Children are using the internet in ways we could not have imagined just a few years ago. While all of the web-based tools at children’s fingertips provide tremendous opportunities for learning and connection, they also come with significant risks. Between 2019 and 2020, the National Center for Missing and Exploited …
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Holiday Weekend; No Program
June 30, 2023
City Club of Eugene will not meet on Friday, June 30, in honor of the coming July 4 holiday. We’ll return on July 7!
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Eugene’s City Manager, Sarah Medary
June 23, 2023
When working to balance a $1.5 billion dollar budget and facing a $15 million shortfall without any rescue dollars available, how can a leader balance both the funds and the needs of the people impacted by them? Attend or listen to the City Club of Eugene on June 23 as …
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No Program on June 16
June 16, 2023
In honor of the Juneteenth holiday, City Club of Eugene will not meet on Friday, June 16. We’ll be back on June 23!
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Rental Housing & Tenant Protections in Eugene
June 9, 2023
Last July, the Eugene City Council approved “Phase 1” renter protections, including capping rental application and screening fees to $10 per applicant (a clause later struck down by Oregon courts) and requiring landlords to provide rental histories as well as itemizing and photographing property conditions at move-in and move-out. This …
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Back to Basics: Engaging in Conversation in a Diverse, Polarized America
June 2, 2023
In 1958, Gallup asked – in the dated language of the era – “If you had a daughter of marriageable age, would you prefer she marry a Democrat or Republican, all other things being equal?” 18 percent of Americans said they would prefer their daughter to marry a Democrat, 10 percent …
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Turtle Awards and Annual Meeting
May 19, 2023
Join us at the City Club of Eugene on Friday, May 19th to celebrate the 2023 Turtle Awards, where we will honor three civic-minded locals for “sticking their necks out for the good of the community.” The 2023 Turtle Award recipients are Dr. Johnny Lake, Brian Obie, and Bev Smith. …
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What’s New at Lane Community College
May 12, 2023
Oregon Governor Mark Hatfield presented the Lane Community College charter in October 1965. Since then, LCC has played a major role in community education, teaching job skills and providing a pathway to a four-year degree, as well as offering a broad array of enrichment courses. For the six-county area from the mountains …
