Andrew Seles: “As the first state to explicitly state the necessary components for health care, declaring them as a human right for all of our residents, it’s time for us to take the next step.”
It’s appropriate that the opening mix of songs in “Five on Fire Groundbreaking Women of Song,” the musical having its world premiere at the Oregon Cabaret Theatre, includes Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.”
Southern Oregon University trustees are slated to cast a weighty vote during their on-campus meeting Friday afternoon. The university’s realignment plan, “SOU Forward,” cuts two dozen full-time positions as one part of an effort to bring the university’s fiscal model into balance in coming years.
The City of Ashland anticipates an allocation of $179,575 in Community Development Block Grant funds for Program Year 2023 (July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024) by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Gary Herman: “You asked me for money, so tell me — what is OSF’s mission? What is OSF’s purpose in Ashland going forward (not OSF’s history)? I’m confused.”
Stephen Jensen: “The (‘no’ on Measure 15-214) campaign has attempted to confuse and disrespect voters and, in doing so, tear down community support for our 131-year-old park system, which is one of the hallmarks of our town.”
Regina Ayars: “Voting in these Special District Elections is crucial to keeping our county in the hands of trusted individuals who have our best interest at the core of their motivation for running for public office.”
KS Wild Side: If you’ve been curious about what KS Wild or Rogue Riverkeeper has to offer, we encourage you to find an upcoming hike or event to learn more about us and our work and become a part of our awesome community.
The Black Youth Leadership Summit, held in person for the first time after two years meeting remotely due to COVID-19, drew a record number of students to the conference on the Southern Oregon University campus last week.
The Story, an Ashland church known for its rousing Sunday services, is ready for a party. On Monday, the city granted The Story a conditional use permit to hold up to four events a year in the church parking lot in the Railroad District.
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Ask Strider: A worried older brother asks our advice columnist’s advice. And a dog’s guardian wants to know if there is any hope getting their hat-hating dog to calm down. As always, Strider tries to give words that help!
After a successful production of “The Vagina Monologues” and raising more than $2,000 for Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon, Ashland actor and director Lia Dugal intends for “The Climate Monologues” to premiere in Oregon in late 2025 or early 2026 at the Bellview Grange in Ashland.
It’s complicated.
Herbert Rothschild: Whether visualization and intention by themselves can effect broad social change is impossible to determine, but the question merits sustained consideration.
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