By Camille Russell Because our “leaders” in the nation’s capital don’t understand that “We the People” won’t continue to accept the destruction of our democracy and society, we will be in Washington, [...] Continue Reading
Activism
A Welcomed Visitor
By Boston Woodard An event that prisoners look forward to in many penitentiaries is a visit from special guest speakers who volunteer to offer advice, guidance, assistance and encouragement. Guest [...] Continue Reading
Joaquin Murrieta
By Paul Gilmore I was so tired of the heat the other day that I decided to duck into a bar to cool off. To my surprise, Billy Ashland, Medford (Med) Boorman and Frank Maddox were already there; they [...] Continue Reading
The Interfaith Social Justice Collaborative Faith Calendar – Sept. 2011
Compiled by Susan Orovitz 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
The Culture of College
By Julius Chatton Another enjoyable summer vacation has come to an end, and college students nationwide are now beginning to settle into the new fall semester. Fresno and Central Valley students [...] Continue Reading
Greens Have Open Border Policy on Immigration
By Richard Gomez President Barack Obama has expanded and enforced the Secure Communities (S-Comm) program by allowing local law enforcement to act as immigration agents, ensuring a negative effect on [...] Continue Reading
Climate of Denial: Can Science and the Truth Withstand the Merchants of Poison?
[Editor’s note: Reprinted with permission from Rolling Stone magazine (www.rollingstone.com).] The first time I remember hearing the question “is it real?” was when I went as a young boy to see a [...] Continue Reading
Letters to the Editor
NLRB Judge Overturns Kaiser Election, Calls for New Vote Kaiser workers’ right to a fair election was vindicated by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). In a 34-page ruling, Judge Lana Parke [...] Continue Reading
Jim Hightower to Speak at Progressive Gathering in Fresno
Jim Hightower will be the keynote speaker in Fresno at a forum to be held on Saturday, October 1, addressing the topic of “Strengthening Our Voice: Bringing Valley Progressives Together.” This [...] Continue Reading
Norman Solomon in Fresno Aug. 20
The local Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) chapter, the Central Valley–Sierra Progressives, proudly hosts Norman Solomon, candidate for California’s 6th Congressional district, at two special [...] Continue Reading
Federal Labor Board Orders New Kaiser Election after Finding SEIU Guilty of “Coercive” Conduct that “Interfered with Employees’ Freedom of Choice”
A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) administrative law judge has recommended throwing out the results of last year’s election between the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) and the [...] Continue Reading
Chale con la guerra! Stop the War!
On August 29, 1970, thousands of Chicanos marched in Los Angeles to protest and demand an end to the war in Vietnam. It would be the first major upheaval of the Chicano community against U.S. [...] Continue Reading