Politics

Photos of Central Unified Area 1 candidates Cesar Granda and Jason Paul

Now It’s Granda’s Turn to Face a Challenger for Central Seat

September 18, 2018

Four years ago, Cesar Granda unseated incumbent Phil Rusconi from the Central Unified School District Board, saying it was a time for a change. It was an extremely tight race, with Granda prevailing by just 11 votes over Rusconi in a three-candidate field. ...

When MSNBC or Fox News Airs in Public, Does It Make You Mad?

The Conversation

September 12, 2018

Have you been traveling and noticed that all the televisions in an airport terminal were set to CNN? Or grabbed a drink at a bar and realized that Fox News was being broadcast to its customers? You might gro...

Beneath the Surface Risks Lurk for US: Zakaria

gvwire

September 12, 2018

It's easy to get mesmerized by the daily news cycle focused on President Trump's unpredictable behavior, says Washington Post columnist Fareed Zakaria. The twin dramas of journalist Bob Woodward's explosive new...

Change Coming to Clovis School Board. Will It Be 1 or 2 Seats?

Myles Barker

September 6, 2018

At least one trustee seat — and possibly one more — will change after voters weigh in on the Clovis Unified School District Board elections in November. The terms of three board seats are set to expire this year. Jim Volkinburg, who represents Area 3, is...

Trump Era Ignites New Wave of Muslim-American Candidates

gvwire

August 31, 2018

President Donald Trump’s ascent appears to be hastening the Muslim population's coming of age politically. American Arabs and Muslims are stepping up to run for public office in record numbers, registering t...

Cohen’s Holocaust-Survivor Father Urged Him To Turn On Trump

gvwire

August 27, 2018

The saying "blood is thicker than water" certainly holds true in the modern age as President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer pleaded guilty last week to campaign-finance violations and other cha...

Photo of John McCain in front of an American flag

McCain Helped Build Country That No Longer Reflects His Values

The Conversation

August 27, 2018

Arizona Sen. John McCain – scion of Navy brass, flyboy turned Vietnam war hero and tireless defender of American global leadership – has died after a year of treatment for terminal brain cancer. “With the Senator when he passed were his wife Cindy and their...

Tax Vote Should’ve Been 50/50 For Parks & Police: Ashjian

gvwire

August 20, 2018

It has been said, "Two men look through the same jail cell walls, one sees mud and one sees stars." Certainly, this is the way that I see the Fresno parks sales tax initiative. First, I think some background...

Picture of Latino immigrants protesting against President Donald Trump

Why Anti-Trump Latino Voters Won’t Swing the Midterms

The Conversation

August 20, 2018

The Democratic Party shouldn’t count on Latinos swinging many midterm races their way this year. Approximately 27.3 million U.S. Latinos are eligible to vote in November’s midterm elections – 12 percent of a...

Photo illustration of social media blackout on GOP news

Rep. Kevin McCarthy: Social Media Must Stop Targeting Conservatives

InsideSources.com

August 17, 2018

Millions of Americans use social media to get their news, and that number is growing rapidly by the year. But when they log on, they don’t always get the full story. Powerful social media companies are filtering the information that users receive on their p...

We've got issues, and we're willing to share

(but only if you want them in your inbox).

What Fresno County Is Doing to Prevent Deadly Wildfires

Reinventing Liberalism to Secure Prosperity : The Economist

Governor Vetoes Plan to Turn San Joaquin River into State Park

Flood Victims Get Food and Water; Rain Spreads to Northeast

When MSNBC or Fox News Airs in Public, Does It Make You Mad?

Now It’s Granda’s Turn to Face a Challenger for Central Seat

Central Unified Will Build New High School Behind Football Stadium

Cal Chamber Has Best Year Yet Steamrolling ‘Job Killer’ Bills

Good for Business? Nike Gets Political With Kaepernick Ad

Drifter Charged in Stabbing Death of Champ Golfer in Iowa

Washington Nationals to Become Parent Club for Fresno Grizzlies

Oscars Director Wins Emmy, Pops Question to Girlfriend

Time to Pass Safe & Affordable Drinking Water Fund Legislation

Reinventing Liberalism to Secure Prosperity : The Economist

Left is Suppressing Free Speech and That’s Wrong: Zakaria

Is Jose Ramirez the Best Boxer Ever from Fresno Area?

Leaders Applaud New Community Center for Highway City

Top 10 Photos of the Week

Have You Seen 9/11 Remembrance Video Moving People to Tears?

Top 12 Photos of the Week

Now It’s Granda’s Turn to Face a Challenger for Central Seat

When MSNBC or Fox News Airs in Public, Does It Make You Mad?

Beneath the Surface Risks Lurk for US: Zakaria

Change Coming to Clovis School Board. Will It Be 1 or 2 Seats?

Trump Era Ignites New Wave of Muslim-American Candidates

Cohen’s Holocaust-Survivor Father Urged Him To Turn On Trump

McCain Helped Build Country That No Longer Reflects His Values

Tax Vote Should’ve Been 50/50 For Parks & Police: Ashjian

Why Anti-Trump Latino Voters Won’t Swing the Midterms