The People’s Tribune is an independent media platform that informs, educates, and works hand in hand with movements for a society that is truly of, by and for the people. We dedicate our platform to those voices for change that are not being heard in mainstream media. We strive to be a voice of millions of everyday people who are standing up to challenge a system that breeds poverty, injustice and war, and threatens Mother Earth. All people’s needs can be met in a new society where the immense abundance that exists is available to all.

We welcome articles and artwork from those that are engaged in the struggle for people’s needs and for a society that provides for all. We rely on our readers and contributors to fund and distribute this paper.

Articles that are unsigned, such as the cover story and editorials, reflect the views of the editorial board. Bylined articles reflect the views of the authors, and may or may not reflect the views of the editorial board.

Articles and art:

Articles should be as short as possible for the print edition, no more than 400 words if possible. We reserve the right to edit articles to conform to space limitations. For the website, longer articles are fine. If the editorial board has concerns that a particular article may contradict the mission of the paper, those concerns will be discussed with the writer. Please send photos, cartoons or graphics to publish with your articles if possible. If the art is not in the public domain, the owner of the art must give permission for usage.

Editorial Board

Bob Lee is a professional journalist, writer and editor, and is co-editor of the People’s Tribune, serving as Managing Editor. He first started writing for and distributing the People’s Tribune in 1980, and joined the editorial board in 1987.

Sarah Menefee, a San Francisco, poet is a long-time homeless rights activist. She is the Homeless Desk on the People’s Tribune Editorial Board. She is a member of OccupySF, a founding member of the League of Revolutionaries for a New America, and of the Revolutionary Poets Brigade. Her latest collections of poetry are Human Star and In Your Fish Helmet.

Cathy Talbott is a former telephone operator, a job lost to automation. She was a homeless mother of two who fought for welfare rights, and co-host of a weekly community radio program called “Occupy the Airwaves,” out of Carbondale, IL.  She is the Environmental Desk for the People’s Tribune.

Kathy Powers is a lifetime Chicagoan. At 50, Kathy realized her voice was the voice of the people. She became a revolutionary activist whose lifelong fight raises unheard voices. She writes on health care and other issues of concern to poor people, especially in Chicago.

Karel Riley has worked with the People’s Tribune, and our bilingual sister publication, Tribuno del Pueblo, as a writer and contributor for many years on human rights and women’s issues. “I’ve been a feminist since early adulthood. As a clerical worker, I joined a union drive with AFSCME seeking comparable wages to men for female-dominated jobs, and we were partially successful. In the mid-80’s our union participated in the historic Hormel strike in Minnesota.  Later, I joined others in support of a local welfare rights organization.”

Randal Dibble is Tech Editor for the People’s Tribune.

People’s Tribune editorial board members are all volunteers. We have no paid staff.

If you would like to suggest material to be uploaded to the People’s Tribune website, please send to the editorial board at info@peoplestribune.org. Permission from the author is required. — The Editors

People’s Tribune Editorial Board Members