PEOPLE’S TRIBUNE MISSION

The People’s Tribune is devoted to the understanding that an economic system that doesn’t feed, clothe, house, or care for its people must be and will be replaced with a system that meets the needs of the people. To that end, this paper is a tribune of the people. It is a voice of millions of everyday people who are fighting to survive in an America in crisis. It helps build connections among these fighters and the awareness that together we can create a whole new society and world.

Today, technology is permanently eliminating jobs. Our needs can be met by building a cooperative society where we the people, not the corporations, own the technology and the abundance it produces. Then, everyone’s needs will be provided for.

The People’s Tribune is an independent newspaper, relying solely on our readers, whose activism and thoughts elevate today’s social movements. We open our pages to articles and artwork from those who are engaged in the struggle to build a new society that is of, by and for the people. We rely on readers and contributors to fund and distribute this paper.

EDITORIAL POLICY

Articles that are unsigned or signed by the People’s Tribune, 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 commons, the owner of the art must give permission for usage.

EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBERS:

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. She has worked on the editorial board since 2013.

Georgia DeLa Garza

Sarah Menefee is a San Francisco poet and a long-time homeless rights activist. She is the Homeless Desk on the People’s Tribune Editorial Board. She was an active member of OccupySF, is 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 workers being displaced by automation. Cathy 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 is the Health Care Desk on the People’s Tribune Editorial Board.

Chris Mahin is a writer, speaker and teacher on contemporary U.S. politics and history, particularly on the significance of the American Revolutionary War and Civil war eras for today.  He is the Electoral Desk on the People’s Tribune Editorial Board.

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

People’s Tribune editorial board members are all volunteers. The paper has no paid staff.

Uploading to the People’s Tribune Website

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People’s Tribune Editorial Board Members

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