power, ego & the impact of public discourse: an analysis of the IV data center controversy (part 1)
What began as a policy discussion about a proposed AI data center in Imperial County has evolved into something far more revealing.
Opinion / Editorial
data centers: elections have consequences
The controversy surrounding the proposed Data Center on county land near Imperial and El Centro is more than a single land-use dispute—it is a reminder of how deeply local government decisions shape our communities for decades to come. Years ago, after speaking at a public hearing, a friend once asked why I regularly attend county, city, special district, and planning commission meetings. My answer was simple but sincere: the votes cast in those rooms determine what our communities will look like five, ten, twenty years into the future.
to be or not to be: prop 50 spurs record voter turnout prompting hope for local dems
submitted by eric reyes, citizen journalist
edited by sarina e. guerra
formatted by justin orsino
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
Opinion / Editorial, Stories
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
vile or virtuous: evangelical pastor speaks on kirk
edited by sarina e. guerraquestions/formatting by justin orsinoanswers by chris nunn 1. What was your immediate reaction to Charlie Kirk’s
vile or virtuous: liberal military vet speaks on kirk
edited by sarina e. guerraquestions/formatting by justin orsinoanswers by sky ainsworth 1. What was your immediate reaction to Charlie Kirk’s
vile or virtuous: liberal military vet + evangelical pastor speak on kirk
edited by sarina e. guerraquestions/formatting by justin orsino Editor’s NoteThis story began as a simple request for comment that became
understanding the system: conversation over chaos
edited by sarina e. guerra The past week reminded me why I stepped away from political debate in 2018. I