By George B. Kauffman Income inequality, both globally in general and in the United States in particular, has been receiving increasingly accelerating attention recently as the disadvantaged 1% [...] Continue Reading
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Charlie’s Story Part II
By Grid Margraf Charlie picked up the 10 of spades. I bounced a rolled smoke off his chest, rolled one for myself and lit them both. I got comfortable again sitting at the end of the bed leaning [...] Continue Reading
The Prison Press: San Quentin Prison Report: Communication via Incarceration – July 2014
By Boston Woodard “True public safety will be achieved by freeing minds, not restricting bodies.” —Troy Williams Prison walls work both ways; they not only keep prisoners from society but also [...] Continue Reading
Fresno Rainbow Pride Quickly Approaches
By Dante Bellota Rainbow Pride means many things to me as a gay man. When I was a youth coming to grips with my sexuality, I knew nothing of the context of Pride. Pride was not talked about as I was [...] Continue Reading
About the Cover: The Personal Is Political
By Ernesto Saavedra Arts and culture have always played a critical role in shifting the mind-set of the masses in a way that crosses all barriers. That visual aspect of the movement brings the [...] Continue Reading
2014 Primary Elections: Yes, It Matters (a lot)
By Michael D. Evans Off-year elections historically have poor voter turnout. The electorate gets excited during presidential election years but typically fails to grasp the importance of the [...] Continue Reading
Fresno Progressives: Developing a Unified Voice to Win Political Power
By Mike Rhodes Is it possible to build a movement in Fresno and the Central Valley that amplifies the message of progressives and develops a strategic plan to win local political power? Activists in [...] Continue Reading
Ashley Swearengin’s Economic Agenda: Hobby Lobby for Us All
(Editor’s note: This article was originally published online (www.canowpac.org) by the National Organization for Women (NOW) Political Action Committee.) Ashley Swearengin’s reputation as a moderate [...] Continue Reading
From the Editor
By Ernesto Saavedra Living in Fresno is tough and I’m reminded of it every day. As I write this, both my parents are struggling with ailments that plague a number of poor working-class, marginalized [...] Continue Reading
Letters to the Editor – June 2014
What Does America Truly Stand For? For as long as I can remember, I have been told that America is the greatest country in the world. We are the land of the free, supporters of democracy and freedom. [...] Continue Reading
What’s News?
See your name in print! In this new feature, edited by Richard Stone, we will publish several reader-written responses to each month’s question. Responses should be no more than 150 words and sent to [...] Continue Reading