FresnoBee.com: Valley VoicesNews, sports and entertainment from FresnoBee.com in California's Central ValleyFRANCINE M. FARBER: Not the first and not the last- September 16, 2008 Women's Equality Day is Tuesday. With women scheduled to be featured speakers at both political conventions and a woman almost getting the nomination for the presidency, it is tempting to review gains in political equality. Read commentshttp://www.fresnobee.com/opinion/valley_voices/story/816674.html STEVEN J. GRAHAM & JON ROOKER: The case for cage fighting at Woodward- September 16, 2008 There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the mixed martial arts (MMA) events held at Woodward Park. Read commentshttp://www.fresnobee.com/opinion/valley_voices/story/847555.html MAI DER VANG: Hmong discover literary voice- September 16, 2008 As a young girl, I collected books, magazines and newspapers. On Sundays, I watched my uncle read The Bee. After he was done, I saved the newspaper with the idea that it would be useful somehow in the future. Even then, I was aware of the importance of the written word. Read commentshttp://www.fresnobee.com/opinion/valley_voices/story/847556.html AMY CHUBB: 'I wept': One woman's view of poverty, hope- September 16, 2008 On a hot, muggy Fresno morning, I rode with Linda Gleason, a consultant to a newly formed, almost-nonprofit called Fresno Street Saints. We were followed by Darrin Person from Fresno Unified School District. She is responsible for the district's mentoring program. Read commentshttp://www.fresnobee.com/opinion/valley_voices/story/847558.html ARMEN D. BACON: The lesson: Be reckless and make a mess- September 13, 2008 He stood at the head of the class, his feet inches away from my desk, staring me straight in the eye as he informed us that this would be two of the most difficult weeks of our lives. Read commentshttp://www.fresnobee.com/opinion/valley_voices/story/864213.html KIM BAGATO: Walk for Brittany and have fun too- September 13, 2008 Brittany Wilkinson is thankful for each day of life. She is a hard-working and bright student. She is a kindhearted youth advocate for the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF). Read commentshttp://www.fresnobee.com/opinion/valley_voices/story/864214.html MARILOU RYDER: Truancy harms all children's opportunities- September 13, 2008 As superintendent of one of the fastest growing school districts in the Valley, keeping up with 600 to 800 new students each year can be a full-time job. Enrolling new students has been the easy part of my job; ensuring that they attend school on a regular basis has been one daunting challenge. Read commentshttp://www.fresnobee.com/opinion/valley_voices/story/864211.html |