By Ruth Gadebusch It is the presidential election grabbing most of the spotlight this fall; however, there are a number of other matters that we ignore at our peril. There are state legislative and [...] Continue Reading
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The past four weeks have been exhilarating and terrifying all at the same time. Let me explain. When I was a little girl, every Election Day, my mom would take me with her to our neighborhood polling [...] Continue Reading
Despite growers’ cries California farmworkers win overtime pay
By Eduardo Stanley California made history again September 12, 2016, when governor Jerry Brown signed a bill entitling farmworkers to receive overtime pay, like the state’s other workers, after eight [...] Continue Reading
Proposed Resolution Condemning Islamophobia in the City of Fresno
Authors: The Central Valley Islamic Council Co-sponsors: The Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno, Faith in Community, Pastor Chris Breedlove, Community UCC, Pastor DJ Criner, Saint Rest Baptist Church, [...] Continue Reading
Recommendations for Election Day
Recommendations on Candidates Grids by Michael D. Evans Recommendations on California Ballot Initiatives [...] Continue Reading
Trumpism is Not Fascism, But it is Equally Terrifying
By Jacob Clark Throughout Trump’s unexpected ascension to the Republican presidential candidacy, he has been repeatedly called a fascist and equated to Hitler by those who rightly criticize him. As is [...] Continue Reading
Machiavellian Politicians
By Jonathan Luevanos The political philosophy of liberalism was introduced in the Western world through rational ideas of freedom and equality. Liberals believe that individuals are endowed with [...] Continue Reading
The Anti-TPP Climate Fight Has Just Begun
By Cherylyn Smith Introduction: Demonstrators broke ground on Monday, July 11th in downtown Fresno, in the fight to defeat the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). The educational, yet spirited, rally [...] Continue Reading
Standing Against Bigotry & Condemning Hateful Statements of Saudi Cleric
By Reza Nekumanesh On September 6th, the highest ranking religious authority in Saudi Arabia, Shaykh Abdul Aziz al-Shaykh, declared that Iranians are not Muslims because they are "...descendants of [...] Continue Reading
My Take On the Election
By Mike Starry My take on election campaigning so far reminds me my government's attempts to kill me and my friends by inventing a war in Vietnam, a country now receiving our arms. Researching their [...] Continue Reading
Philly or bust: Fresno activists go to the DNC
By Emily Cameron In the weeks since my return to Fresno after attending the Democratic National Convention with my friend Jill Cisneros, people have been eager to hear a firsthand account. [...] Continue Reading
Election Work
By Stephanie Shaw Because I am retired, a social activist, and had the time and energy, I submitted my name to be a poll worker for the June 7 primary. The Fresno Elections Office made me an [...] Continue Reading