Which, by the way, means that while most anarchists respect John Zerzan, a local anarchist author, they by no means consider him their guru or spokesman. Older activists have a different take on the anarchist culture in Eugene, a culture that has been thriving since the '60s and accounts for the city's reputation as a liberal haven. In fact, anarchists here are the most visibly active group in the Pacific Northwest. Indeed, there's more to the anarchist-activist life here than just black masks and broken windows. Recycling and trash bin-diving are part of this community's daily activities.
Tangent offers a guided tour.
The air there is crisp and clear . The only sounds are of squirrels and other forest creatures. That is, until Tangent yells his greetings to the trees, each with its own name. Calima is obvious, the goddess Cali. And this is my friend's wife.