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Dangers of 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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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 …
