Masks for Dummies XXIII

By I. smiley G. Calderón | smileygcalderon@gmail.com In May, I wrote what I thought might be the last installment to this Masks for Dummies (MFD) ad hoc column series. The discussion of the horrible pernicious and forever…

They Are The Ones Killing Us

By I. smiley G. Calderón | smileygcalderon@gmail.com In this Fresno Flyer summer guns series, we've discussed the complicated American firearm issue from different viewpoints. In July, we focused on illegal guns like 'ghost guns' and…

We Are The Ones Killing Us

By I. smiley G. Calderón | smileygcalderon@gmail.com Last month, we discussed how legal and illegal guns terrorize our communities. We discussed firearms in America, whether acquired legally or illegally and how they can (and often)…

The Guns are Killing Us

By I. smiley G. Calderón | smileygcalderon@gmail.com Fresno streets are tough—and deadly. Depending on the neighborhood, drive-by shootings may feel commonplace—unexpected, yet, not entirely unfamiliar. At least that’s how I feel living in District Seven.…

Masks for Dummies XXII

By I. smiley G. Calderón | smileygcalderon@gmail.com Dearest reader, about two years ago, we started this Masks for Dummies (MFD) ad hoc column series. We did that because we needed and truly wanted to do our part…