From Protest to Party: Remember the History of ‘Pride’
Ryan Sherod, Contributor
June 25, 2017
Filed under Featured, Opinion, Opinion + Politics
Anyone who visits their local pride month celebrations is sure to see a few things: dancing, rainbow flags (everywhere), and herds of intoxicated people with absolutely no idea what they are celebrating. Don’t get me wrong: I enjoy the party atmosphere as much as anyone else, and pride has always been...
Op-Ed: There’s Still Work to Do to Make Local Police Immigrant-Friendly
Liza Turchinsky, Senior Editor
June 7, 2017
Filed under Opinion + Politics, Politics
“I don’t want to leave. Where would I go? America is the only home I know.” This sentiment, expressed by a friend and fellow Bay Area community college student, is shared by countless people of all cultures, backgrounds, and races with one thing in common -- fear of deportation. With 273,018 ch...
In the Shadow of Giants
Nick Schafer, Contributor
April 14, 2017
Filed under Featured, Local News
Looming over the working class neighborhoods of Richmond, CA, the Chevron refinery casts a shadow over the community. While most of us see Chevron only on street corners, the name is a household mainstay. It predates the town itself, and the complex is a keystone of the local community. It is the single...
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