By George B. Kauffman Earth Day, the world’s largest secular holiday and the only event celebrated by more than a half billion people of all backgrounds, faiths and nationalities is sponsored by many [...] Continue Reading
Activism
Immigration Reform and Latinos’ New Friends
By Eduardo Stanley Now that President Obama has unveiled his plans to overhaul the obsolete immigration law, many former opponents of such an idea are joining the tide, hoping to gain some Latino [...] Continue Reading
Cindy Sheehan’s “Tour de Peace” and “No Drones” Action in Fresno
By Cindy Sheehan and Dan Yaseen We often hear that those who protested abuses of power by President George W. Bush censor such criticisms of Obama. And with many people that’s true; some of them [...] Continue Reading
Fresno State Student Government First to Pass a No Drones Resolution
By Beverly Fitzpatrick Now that drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have become a common news item locally and nationally, saying Fresno State University and drones in the same sentence [...] Continue Reading
The Slow Death of Fresno State: An e-Book That Sheds Light on History
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
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
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