So. Not that I’ve lied to you before, but this one is really true. Sort of. Well, in its essentials, it’s true. The other day, in the middle of May, during that unusually cool and wet weather, I was [...] Continue Reading
Arts & Culture
World Courts of Women: Become Part of the Solution
The California Central Valley Journey for Justice has provided its endorsement to the World Courts of Women and invites other Central Valley groups and individuals to do the same. The World Courts of [...] Continue Reading
Defending Civil Liberties in Fresno
The American Civil Liberties Union affiliate staff in San Francisco used to joke that they should open an office in Fresno. That never happened, but it sure seems like it did. The affiliate and the [...] Continue Reading
Blake Jones and the Trike Shop
I grew up a big fan of science fiction movies. One of my all-time favorites is a classic from 1951, The Day the Earth Stood Still. If you’ve seen the movie, then you probably remember one of the more [...] Continue Reading
Where Have We Been, Where Are We Going?
How the Fresno LGBT Community Center Is Bringing the Central Valley LGBT+ Community Together It is sometimes vital to stop, pause for a moment and take the temperature of a situation or movement. [...] Continue Reading
Grassroots: Profiles of Local Activist Leaders
In this, the month for celebrating Gay Pride, our subject is Chuck Krugman, who has created a successful life for himself here in the Valley despite three conditions that, to many, would be difficult [...] Continue Reading
The Lords of the Rings Lording It Over All
Before I turn to this month’s column, I want to express my amazement at what resulted from publishing my open letter to Rupert Murdoch in the Community Alliance last month. As you may recall, I argued [...] Continue Reading
The Interfaith Social Justice Collaborative Faith Calendar
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 actions; to model [...] Continue Reading
Guanajuato y Áreas Rurales de México
Durante una visita en 2010 a Guanajuato, pude apreciar de nuevo las condiciones de vida en grandes áreas rurales de México. Mucho sigue sin cambiar, como las paredes de adobe que aun dan refugio a la [...] Continue Reading
Progressive News Briefs
Dream What We Can Become and Rejoice Almost 50 years ago in the fields of the Central Valley, a movement formed to bring dignity and collective bargaining to the plight of farmworkers. As the memories [...] Continue Reading
Academy in West Fresno Teaches Leadership and Comradeship
This spring, the Fresno West Coalition for Economic Development (FWCED) has sponsored the Black Men and Boys Leadership Academy (BMB). Keith Kelley, CEO/president of the FWCED says, “We are very [...] Continue Reading
International Year of Chemistry 2011: Marie Curie’s Struggle against Sexism and Xenophobia
By George B. Kauffman The 63rd General Assembly of the United Nations has proclaimed 2011 as the International Year of Chemistry (IYC 2011) under the leadership of the UN Educational, Scientific and [...] Continue Reading