By Yezdyar “Yez” Kaoosji The Fresno City College Jazz Band entertained a “yuuge” crowd of more than 3,000 enthusiastic supporters as they got ready to welcome Sen. Bernie Sanders (D–Vt.). They [...] Continue Reading
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Jóvenes del valle central utilizan la tecnología para diseñar Migri Map, la guía para migrantes en Tijuana
Por Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana Comunidad, Dos de nuestros jóvenes de Fresno los invitan a una serie de presentaciones informativas sobre el proyecto Migri Map (migrimap.sitey.me ). Este [...] Continue Reading
Eviction Epidemic
By Tim Simmers There’s an eviction epidemic spreading in this country that’s driving families into a cycle of poverty they can’t escape, according to author Matthew Desmond, who’s book Evicted won [...] Continue Reading
A Renters’ Victory in Madera
By Eduardo Stanley Last October, 30 families living in the Laguna Knoll apartment complex of Madera received a no-fault 60-day eviction. This decision sparked the reaction of City Council Member [...] Continue Reading
¿Es justo que las grandes empresas no paguen su parte?
Por Eduardo Stanley Mientras las administraciones más conservadoras eliminan o reducen impuestos a las corporaciones y grandes inversionistas (Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush y Donald Trump, entre [...] Continue Reading
Editorial Diciembre 2019
Editorial de fin año… y fin de otra década. En 2010 todos estábamos felices de ver al Presidente Obama firmar la nueva ley de salud médica y protección al paciente mejor conocida como “Obama Care”. [...] Continue Reading
“Until Living Becomes Worth It”: Notes from the Chilean Uprising
By Romina A. Green Rioja It has been a short time since the mass protests began in Chile, and it already feels as though the country has changed. What started as an organized student movement to [...] Continue Reading
A Better Central Valley
The Valley will be a better place… But how soon? “Here in Fresno, nothing happens,” we heard over and over in reference to the sociopolitical stillness of the region. Rural communities used to be [...] Continue Reading
Climate Change
As the conversation about climate change has seen much needed attention throughout these last few years, on a national and worldwide scale, we must also remember the environmental degradations we are [...] Continue Reading
Our Confused and Confusing World
By Ruth Gadebusch The air seems filled with signs of the season. In our part of the world, the fall colors are beautiful. Our thoughts are filled with visions of bountiful tables and beyond to [...] Continue Reading
Talking Points: Some Discoveries About Our Neighbors
By Joel D. Eis (Editor’s note: The following is the second in a series of op-ed pieces that can provide talking points to strengthen the information base of those who seek to make others more aware [...] Continue Reading
Central Valley Youth Design Migri Map
By Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana The Migri Map project (migrimap.sitey.me) seeks to develop a physical map and mobile application for Android and IOS humanitarian aid devices for migrants, deportees [...] Continue Reading