By Dr. Priscilla Falcón Book Review By Deborah Martinez Martinez The late Ricardo Romero, well-known Chicano activist, was imprisoned because he refused to testify before a federal grand jury and was subsequently sentenced to three years in Federal prison for criminal contempt. Prison Diaries: Ricardo Romero includes two interviews that capture Romero’s commitment to internationalism and his… Continue reading Prison Diaries: RICARDO ROMERO
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Indigenous spirit of protests disrupts Columbus celebration
Chants of ‘Take it down!’ Vs. John Phillips Sousa By JUAN ESPINOSA The Indigenous spirit of Turtle Island visited Pueblo’s Mesa Junction on what was formerly known as Columbus Day this month. The spirit came in the form of a peaceful demonstration that disrupted a formal tribute to Columbus that has continued despite Columbus Day… Continue reading Indigenous spirit of protests disrupts Columbus celebration
Pueblo City Council Narrowly Kills Proposed Anti-Abortion Ordinance
By Devin Flores In the October 15 session of the Pueblo City Council, the subject of the proposed Item N-18 — an ordinance which would limit the operation of abortion providers in the City of Pueblo—was the most significant topic of the night. The room was packed, with almost every seat being filled. The crowd… Continue reading Pueblo City Council Narrowly Kills Proposed Anti-Abortion Ordinance
Supporters, protesters turn out for reproductive freedoms event
STORY & PHOTOS BY DEVIN FLORES The Harris/Walz campaign’s “Fighting for Reproductive Freedoms” bus, which is currently performing a cross-country tour, made a stop in at the Pueblo Union Depot on October 7, 2024, to campaign for Democratic candidates in local, state, and federal elections. The event drew a significant crowd of both Pro-Choice supporters… Continue reading Supporters, protesters turn out for reproductive freedoms event
Judge releases Pueblo man jailed on Municipal Court charges since January
Petition alleges 575-day sentence is unconstitutional By JUAN ESPINOSA A Pueblo man, who alleges he has been illegally held in Pueblo County Jail since January, was granted a zero-dollar personal recognizance bond by a district court judge on Friday, Oct. 4. Two hours later, Dean L. Lopez, 55, walked out of the Pueblo detention center… Continue reading Judge releases Pueblo man jailed on Municipal Court charges since January
Pueblo moves to sweep Fountain Creek to enforce municipal code
By: CHELA LUJAN & JUAN ESPINOSA With backhoes, skids, dump trucks and other heavy equipment, the City of Pueblo moved in Sept. 3 to enforce the camping ban ordinance, passed in February. Dozens of equipment operators, firemen, police officers and other workers swept the camps on the West bank of Fountain Creek and between East… Continue reading Pueblo moves to sweep Fountain Creek to enforce municipal code
Five decades ago, Kitayama Strike put human rights for farmworkers at forefront
By Deborah Martinez Martinez, Ph.D. In 1968-69, workers of the Colorado Brighton-based carnation greenhouse struck for better wages and working conditions. The woman-led union collaborated with the United Farm Workers and many other organizations. The strikers supported farm worker legislation—three bills—in the Colorado State Legislature. The strike and the legislation is part of the narrative… Continue reading Five decades ago, Kitayama Strike put human rights for farmworkers at forefront
Women in Jails Reveal Stark Realities: Support HB 1187
Jails are basically designed for men. Should we rethink that in regard to women’s health? Arrests are up for women nationally and thousands are pregnant. Some are dying in jails due to pregnancy-related medical issues and so are some babies. The Prison Policy Initiative reported that for the last 35 years, drug-related arrests have increased… Continue reading Women in Jails Reveal Stark Realities: Support HB 1187