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Only Some Lives Matter

All colonial nations have acted with the clear assumption that some people—white Europeans and their descendants—are people and that all others are human-shaped animals who can be used or disposed of [...] Continue Reading

In Memory of David Harris

(Editor’s note: David Harris is from Fresno and he went on to become a leader in the anti-draft movement during the Vietnam War. During that time, he was married to folk musician Joan Baez, who played [...] Continue Reading

In Memory of David Harris

(Editor’s note: David Harris is from Fresno and he went on to become a leader in the anti-draft movement during the Vietnam War. During that time, he was married to folk musician Joan Baez, who played [...] Continue Reading

Israeli Flag Raising in Fresno

The raising of the Israeli flag on Oct. 12 at Eaton Plaza in downtown Fresno was met with protestors from Peace Fresno, grassroots community activists and Palestinians holding signs. The Israeli flag [...] Continue Reading

Fresno Demonstrates about War

Since war broke out on Oct. 7 in Israel and Gaza, there have been several events and demonstrations in Fresno. Some events were in support of Israel, and several were in support of Palestine. There [...] Continue Reading

The “Other” Incarcerated Japanese 

During World War II, more than 100,000 Japanese Americans were taken by U.S. authorities and placed in concentration camps around the country. The government argued that these Japanese Amercans might [...] Continue Reading

Kidnapping of the Naganuma Family in Peru

“I was 20 months old when I arrived with my family at the Crystal City camp [in Texas], so I don’t remember those events,” said Kazumu Naganuma. “I learned about this experience thanks to my older [...] Continue Reading

Kherson: A City in Ruins

The city of Kherson, located in the south of Ukraine, is facing extensive destruction due to Russia’s “scorched earth strategy.” This strategy involves the deliberate burning, destruction and removal [...] Continue Reading

Crisis in the Middle East

The Oct. 7 surprise attack by Hamas. Israel’s retaliation in Gaza. Horrible images. Emotions are sky-high. Fear. Revulsion. White-hot anger. Uncontrollable grief. We can let all this emotion control [...] Continue Reading

Israeli Flag Raising in Fresno 

BY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE STAFF The raising of the Israeli flag on Oct. 12 at Eaton Plaza in downtown Fresno was met with protestors from Peace Fresno, grassroots community activists and [...] Continue Reading