Mars is a queer, Mexican-American writer, photographer, and yogi. They are passionate about resource accessibility, human rights, and smashing the patriarchy.
Chinatown was born a child of segregation—resilient, dynamic, and adaptable. One hundred fifty years after its birth, remnants of several eras on the “other side of the tracks” are being pieced together by community members invested in hope, imagining a future anchored in the past.
Prop 50, the “Election Rigging Response Act,” is the only item on California’s November 4 special election ballot. We did our best to break it down so you don't have to. TLDR included 😎
Activists from across the Central Valley gather in Visalia to protest far-right christian nationalist Charlie Kirk days before he is shot and killed in Utah.
We dive into the history of sanctuary cities and Fresno’s stance on the issue. From city leaders distancing themselves from the label to Fresno County pushing back against California’s limits on cooperation with I.C.E., we trace the local tug-of-war over immigrant protections.
“It echoes the comfort of home, which is what we're trying to uplift. Having a home is not just about the tangible four walls to be, but it's about emotional safety,” said Jasmine. Read the full story.