My aunt Carmen died of Covid. I miss her.
By Loretta Susan Carr — “Hello, Susan? It’s Carmen. Call me back.” That message is saved on my answering machine, and when... Continue
Sixteen, Chicano and trans — a life without apology
By Jeremy Castillo — As a person of color and being trans, I have felt the lack of acceptance from the white community.... Continue
When police violence hits close to home: ‘The killing of one of my students by a Vallejo cop’
Guy Jarreau, a Napa Community College student, was shot and killed by a Vallejo police officer in 2010. By Loretta Carr The distress... Continue
Educational social justice
As the school year begins, I’d like to pose a question: What would be a good topic for an article about education in Sonoma Valley... Continue
Terror from within and the minority divide
It’s true that as we get older, a melancholy can set in when we are faced with the loss of family and friends as well as our own... Continue
Opinion: Fighting for a fair wage for workers
An activist for many years, I am always impressed by the May 1 marches organized by the farm workers union, inspired by the long-gone... Continue
A case of Pan Dulce culture shock
By Loretta Carpio Carr On a recent stop for gas, I went into the adjacent convenience store to buy a bottle of water and a couple... Continue
Passing the torch
In the late 1960’s the world was in turmoil, much as it is today. American’s youth propelled the anti-war movement, marched for... Continue
No papers? You still have rights
While the talk in Sonoma focuses on housing, school budget cuts and rebuilding after the wildfires, the story of roundups and attacks... Continue
I have a dream, too
Borrowing from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s inspirational declaration, I have a dream for an effective, supportive, secure, and happy... Continue
