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Community unites at Justice for Palestine rally in the Central Valley
Members of the Central Valley community gathered on April 15 to raise their voices and stand in solidarity with Palestine liberation at the Justice for Palestine rally and march, organized by The United Front for Liberation.
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Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. AOC visit Bakersfield for “Fighting Oligarchy” tour
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) visited Bakersfield on April 15 as part of their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour that called on working-class Americans to stand up against what Sanders described as corporate greed, government corruption, and the erosion of democracy.
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Paola Ramos gets to the roots of the rise of Latino Far-Right voters
Paola Ramos fosters conversation about “The Latino Far Right and What it Means for America,” raising awareness on how there has been an influx of right-wing voters at the polls and how this political shift started.
‘A direct attack on history’: Educators respond to sudden NEH grant termination
A federally awarded grant meant to support humanities education in California’s Central Valley, has been unexpectedly terminated last week, upsetting scholars and educators.
Bakersfield protesters join nationwide “Hands Off!” movement
Protesters gathered together as part of a nationwide “Hands Off!” movement to defend rights and services that they said are under attack in downtown Bakersfield on April 5.
‘Hands Off Our Healthcare’: The Dolores Huerta Foundation delivers 800 signatures to Rep. Valadao
Members from the Dolores Huerta Foundation gathered outside Congressman David Valadao’s office this morning to deliver 800 signed postcards with a message: “Hands Off Our Healthcare.”