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  • Mike Rhodes was a founder of the Community Alliance newspaper. He has also been the editor and executive director over the past 28 years. He wrote this article while on Hospice because of his diagnosis of Stage 4 lung cancer and urges you not to mourn, but to organize, when he dies. Contact him at mikerhodes@comcast.net.

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Poetry Corner – November 2013

Edited by Richard Stone This month’s poet is Mario Mangiello, who is unknown to us but would seem to be either homeless himself or deeply empathetic. Not the most refined poem we’ve printed, but [...] Continue Reading

Confronting Racism in Fresno

By Richard Stone In late September, I attended a gathering which, while unusual for Fresno in its unvarnished honesty, was as much anxiety-producing as satisfying for me. It involved a multiracial [...] Continue Reading

Once Upon a Time

By Ruth Gadebusch Once upon a time, Fresno had vision. It was going to save its downtown. A civic planner was hired and a downtown street was turned into an exciting mall. Dedicated citizens raised [...] Continue Reading

Memoirs of a Public Pretender

By Scott Baly With hands chained to their waist and feet shackled, they shuffle into the courtroom six at a time. When I see them I know there are more waiting in a cell not far behind. I wear a suit [...] Continue Reading

Chicano History Revisited

By Stan Santos On Aug. 31, 2013, a historic event was held at the Sal Mosqueda Community Center in Fresno. “Chicano History Revisited: Fresno County” was the first of what organizers hope will become [...] Continue Reading