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. This paper strives 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 by building a cooperative society where society’s abundance is available to all.

We welcome articles and artwork from those that are engaged in the struggle to build a new society. 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. Such edits are discussed with the author. 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.

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.

Sandra Reid is co-editor of the People’s Tribune, serving as Production Manager.

San Francisco poet Sarah Menefee is a long-time homeless rights activist. She is the Homeless Desk on the People’s Tribune Editorial Board. She is an active member of OccupySF, a founding member of the League of Revolutionaries for a New America and 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.  As co-host of a weekly community radio program out of Carbondale, IL, “Occupy the Airwaves,” she uses the People’s Tribune to educate her audience on the issues facing the new section of workers being displaced by electronic production. Cathy is the Environmental Desk for the People’s Tribune.

Kathy Powers is a lifetime Chicagoan. Kathy survived  twelve years of Catholic school. She fought most of her life to be heard. At 50, she realized her voice was the voice of the people. She became a revolutionary activist. Kathy is the Health Care Desk on the People’s Tribune Editorial Board.

People’s Tribune editorial board member are all volunteers. 

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

Co Editors:

• Robert Lee
  Managing editor
• Sandra Reid
  Production Manager

Desks:

• Randall Dibble
  Tech Editor
• Sarah Menefee
  Homeless Desk
• Kathy Powers
  Health Care Desk
• Cathy Talbott
  Environmental Desk