I am a native man fasting for 3 months for Bears Ears National Monument My name is Mike ‘Raccoon Eyes’ Kinney,—a Native man living here in Richmond. I am the San Francisco Bay Area delegate to the Inter-Tribal Council of California and Chairperson of the California chapter of the United Urban Warriors Society—agencies dedicated to the advancement of our Native people and more human and civil rights for our Native people. Continue reading

It’s no accident that Richmond’s city hero is Rosie the Riveter — one of the most durable symbols of American resilience in the face of insurmountable odds. Continue reading

In two consecutive SWAT-style raids, ICE and U.S. Marshals’ agents raid a family’s home without a warrant. Brittney Nystrom Executive Director ACLU of Utah MARCH 6, 2018 REPRINTED FROM ACLU.ORG Continue reading

Long time City Manager Bill Lindsay announced on Wednesday that he plans to retire at the end of July. Below is the letter sent to the Mayor and members of the Council.  A search will be underway to solicit a replacement for a seamless transition. Continue reading

This editorial is lengthy. It has been broken up into two initial chapters with follow-up articles expected as things progress. Be sure to look at Chapter 1. Continue reading

This editorial is lengthy. It has been broken up into two initial chapters with follow-up articles expected as things progress. Be sure to look at Chapter 2. Continue reading

Charter Requirement: The Mayor shall make an annual report to the City Council as to the conditions and affairs of the City. Continue reading

Over the past several months the Republican dominated Congress—along with their President—has been bragging about their monumental new tax plan that is going to be of great benefit to regular working people. Just how great a benefit this will be is something to be learned over the next several months. Continue reading

For many who dabble in the world of local politics, running for office is often a last minute consideration.  For the Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA), however, the electoral process is a 24/7 endeavor.  As soon as the votes have been counted for one election, the campaigning for the next election has started (if not before).  They are constantly campaigning and walking precincts on behalf of their candidates or their causes. Continue reading

Charter schools seem to be the wedge in the world of education that divides communities. Continue reading