By Alice Slater It has become unbearable to observe the Western media, in the grip of corrupt military contractors, wielding their undue influence on the unknowing victims of the media “news” [...] Continue Reading
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Remembering and Honoring Dr. King
Jan. 17 was a federal holiday in honor of Dr. King’s 93rd birthday, which was observed across the nation and abroad. Let us take a moment to reflect on the life and legacy of this legendary and iconic [...] Continue Reading
Celebrating King, Voting Rights
By Community Alliance Staff On Jan. 17, hundreds of Fresno residents marched through downtown to celebrate the life and work of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated [...] Continue Reading
The First Year of Remembrance of Jan. 6
Vice President Kamala Harris went on television early in the morning on Jan. 6, preceding remarks by President Joseph Biden. She said, “Certain dates echo throughout history...dates that occupy not [...] Continue Reading
Hundreds March Demanding Fair Redistricting Maps
On Saturday, December 4, hundreds of people marched in Fresno demanding fair redistricting maps. The event was led by Dolores Huerta, the iconic 91 years-old leader. Board of Supervisors districts [...] Continue Reading
Universal or Selective Boosters?
Administering third shots of the Covid-19 vaccine has become a hotly debated issue in recent weeks. The White House plan for the boosters to reach the entire population contradicts the guidelines of [...] Continue Reading
Kidnapped Diplomat to Stand Trial for Buying Food for Venezuela
By Leni Villagomez Reeves Alex Saab is a Venezuelan diplomat who was en route from Caracas to Tehran on June 12, 2020, when his plane was diverted to Cabo Verde, a small island nation off the coast [...] Continue Reading
Voting Equity on the Line in Fresno County Redistricting
By Vic Bedoian Fresno County, along with all other counties in California, is in the process of redrawing its supervisorial districts. District boundary lines must conform to federal and state [...] Continue Reading
Isolation Punishment Continues after Prison
By Morghan Vélez Young and Andrew Winn Isolation from incarceration—whether in the general prison population or in a secure housing unit (SHU)—is punishment; the very act of sentencing persons to [...] Continue Reading
From the Editor
By Eduardo Stanley In Defense of Civil Rights On Oct. 20, Republican senators blocked a bill in Washington, D.C, that would secure voting rights in this country. It would have required states to [...] Continue Reading
Dolores Huerta Foundation Page
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Latino Essential Workers on Covid and Vaccines
By Jim Mendez Background As a retired Latino physician in California, I have been troubled about the severe, negative impact Covid-19 has had on the health of Latinos.3,4,8 Based on April 1, [...] Continue Reading