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dead presidents: an indigenous critique of american capitalism November 1, 2025

dead presidents: an indigenous critique of american capitalism

written by linda martinezedited by sarina e. guerraformatted by justin orsino Currency, Capital, Dough, Silver, Loot. It’s all one and the same.…
October 23, 2025

$5,000 for a kidney, $100,000 for a life: inside a borderland organ trade

A Vice TV investigation uncovers how organ traffickers in Mexicali lure stranded migrants into selling their kidneys for $5,000, while U.S. recipients…
pure intentions: a pro-wrestling prodigy’s journey October 17, 2025

pure intentions: a pro-wrestling prodigy’s journey

Pro-wrestling has a unique energy. Even if it’s not your thing, the size and passion of the fans is undeniable. World Wrestling…
the man from jalisco wins again! lead actor talks trade, identity & healing with people’s press October 15, 2025

the man from jalisco wins again! lead actor talks trade, identity & healing with people’s press

formatted by justin orsino RJLB Picture’s The Man From Jalisco recently racked up another win, most recently at the Silicon Beach Film…
old glory, open doors, and one curious kid: a morning at el centro’s fire station October 14, 2025

old glory, open doors, and one curious kid: a morning at el centro’s fire station

Driving toward Walmart with my son, Jared, on a warm Saturday morning, I noticed something shining bright against the Imperial Valley sky—Old…
“I sat with death”: a reflection on life & current events October 13, 2025

“I sat with death”: a reflection on life & current events

written by gil rebollaredited by sarina e. guerra I’ve been sitting with Death. First, it was at my grandma’s bedside. Again, less…
dear local politicians: why cut ribbons when you could cut rent? October 9, 2025

dear local politicians: why cut ribbons when you could cut rent?

written by sharon burns, regular contributoredited by sarina e. guerraformatted by justin orsino Politicians in Imperial County and the border region really…
mariachi acero goes to guadalajara, takes valley spirit to international conference October 3, 2025

mariachi acero goes to guadalajara, takes valley spirit to international conference

story by jonathan miranda cuevas adapted by andreya martinez & sharon burnsedited by sarina e. guerra edited & formatted by justin orsino…
the good work in the quiet moments September 29, 2025

the good work in the quiet moments

A reflection on Ephesians 2:10, a homeless man and his cat, and St. Thérèse’s “Little Way”—showing how small acts of love carry…
September 24, 2025

vile or virtuous: liberal military vet + evangelical pastor speak on kirk

questions/formatting by justin orsino Editor’s NoteThis story began as a simple request for comment that became a kind of experiment both for…
September 19, 2025

understanding the system: conversation over chaos

The past week reminded me why I stepped away from political debate in 2018. I always followed the news, but I rarely…
September 13, 2025

on the passing of charlie kirk: amidst grief, I choose to speak

formatted by justin orsino The passing of Charlie Kirk hit me like a blow to the chest. I felt shock, anger, and…