By Alex Vavoulis The Slow Death of Fresno State, written by Professor Kenneth Seib of the Fresno State College English Department in 1979, is a tribute to the people who joined the struggle for a [...] Continue Reading
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Fresno Trash Election: Citizens Buck Mayor for Chance to Vote
By Dillon Savory From the beginning of Mayor Ashley Swearengin’s tenure in 2009, a broken record has been heard coming from the steps of Fresno City Hall: “The city is broke. We must make cuts! The [...] Continue Reading
The Prison Press, April 2013: Appalling Living Conditions Still Plague Women’s Prisons
By Boston Woodard California prisons are still plagued with numerous problems, and the state needs to take steps to solve serious issues, according to a recent protest rally at the Central California [...] Continue Reading
America, You Must Not Look Away (How to Finish Off the NRA)
By Michael Moore The year was 1955. Emmett Till was a young African-American boy from Chicago visiting relatives in Mississippi. One day Emmett was seen “flirting” with a White woman in town, and [...] Continue Reading
Going Underground with Sci-Fi Caper
By Simone Whalen-Rhodes “Let’s go to the basement!” I declared over the loud band that is already playing at C.A.F.E. Infoshop as I approach Emelia Sci-Fi Caper’s bassist and front lady, Sam, who [...] Continue Reading
Music, Art and Dance: This Fresno Venue Is Cool
By Simone Whalen-Rhodes As I walk into Jasmine La Caris and her husband Omar Nare’s studio, I immediately know this place is cool. It’s a reminder of downtown lofts, with age and character imprinted [...] Continue Reading
A Cinematic Bounty: The Ninth Annual Fresno Film Festival
By Jefferson Beavers An underappreciated Chilean folklorist saves the disappearing songs and stories of Latin America. Snow White gets a makeover as a Spanish bullfighter. Beekeepers from Switzerland [...] Continue Reading
WILPF – April 2013
WILPF BUSINESS MEETING April 11, Thursday, 7PM, at Fresno Center for Nonviolence, 1584 N Van Ness. This meeting is open to all members. WOMEN IN BLACK April 3, first Wednesday of each month at noon [...] Continue Reading
Progressive Voice – April 2013: Gearing Up!
By Yezdyar S. Kaoosji This month’s column is devoted to updating the community about activities and plans of the Progressive Network of Central California. Our first priority for the next few months [...] Continue Reading
Interfaith Social Justice Collaborative Calendar – April 2013
Compiled by Fresno Metro Ministry ISJC Mission Statement: To network and collaborate as we work to serve and promote systemic change for the common good; to educate and inspire one another to positive [...] Continue Reading
Reinstating Merced High School Transportation: Bus Cuts Foster Inequality Among Students and Employees
By Jeff Freitas Last April, the Merced Union High School District (MUHSD) Board of Trustees cut school bus service for high school students living within a five-mile radius of the school, eliminating [...] Continue Reading