Opinion
“‘We’re just trying to put energy into our frustration,’ said 71-year-old Patricia from Norco, who was carrying a handmade, quite well rendered ‘No Kings’ sign and declined to provide her last name. ‘The therapist tell you, ‘Take your grief and move with it.’ It’s kind of grieving the loss of your country, but you can’t completely give up hope.’ Indeed. Once again a protest, though modest, left me feeling hopeful, an emotion in short supply for many of us these days.”
“Life is a carnival,” as the old Band song goes. “Two bits a shot.” Or it’s a parade. Free for the looking. At least it is in Claremont on the Fourth of July.
“Want to become a U.S. citizen? Up until recently one avenue was to be born here. Another way involves a 100-question oral citizenship test. The first question, under the heading ‘American Government,’ subheading ‘Principles of American Democracy,’ is ‘What is the supreme law of the land?’ The answer, of course, is ‘the Constitution.’ Is it though?”
By Peter Weinberger | pweinberger@claremont-courier.com At the Claremont Courier, we believe deeply in the power of a free press. It’s not just our job — it’s our purpose. And it’s protected by one of the most essential rights we have as Americans: the First Amendment. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, freedom of the […]
Many high school and college theater students graduate with a sense of confidence and confusion. For aspiring actors, the pursuit of professional training can feel like a daunting journey, teeming with conflicting advice and seemingly endless methodologies.
“The party was on at Claremont Manor, as Fred Williams turned 100 on Wednesday. Sure, he gets around a little slower these days, but Williams is still doing it on his own, without a walker or a cane. And above all he is as charismatic and engaging as anyone half his age.”
By Madeleine Farr | Special to the Courier I find it exceedingly embarrassing to be an American. I’ve sat on the couch for several minutes trying to select the best examples as to why I feel that way, and I’m overwhelmed. All one really needs to do to understand this is to step outside of […]
“On Saturday, I discovered the antidote to Trump’s anarchic maelstrom: I joined some 5,000 people for Claremont’s No Kings protest, where I was struck with a feeling I hadn’t known in some time — joyous optimism. I saw many familiar faces, and met folks from surrounding communities, all gathering peacefully to declare that enough is enough.”
I’m writing on behalf of the Claremont Wildlands Conservancy to share some truly exciting news that we hope will inspire our community: we have successfully protected 80 acres of Claremont’s foothills from development and added them to the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park.
“‘When I was growing up, I really wanted queer artists to look up to,’ said singer-songwriter Brittany Ann Tranbaugh. ‘In order to have queer artists to look up to, people need to come out and talk about it in their music and have it online. That’s important to me … But I don’t want to be pigeonholed; I make music for everybody. I want my music to have broad appeal, but I also want my shows to be a safe space for queer people, but open to everybody.’”
By Greg Glass | Special to the Courier This past week I completed my four-year term as a City of Claremont Community and Human Services Commissioner. Here are some thoughts on my experience: Access Sitting on a commission provides a deeper look into how the city functions. In my case, it gave me direct contact […]
Citrus ranchers and local developers were successful in lobbying the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad to select the northern route and complete it in 1887, creating the opportunity to establish the townsite of Claremont.
“The Nation Fund for Independent Journalism held its annual conference for student journalists May 30 in New York City. As one of Claremont’s many aspiring student journalists — and, luckily, a lifelong Brooklynite — I had the pleasure of attending.
The Nation Magazine, first published in 1865 in the United States and founded by abolitionists, promotes independent journalism as an essential tool in cultivating equity and democracy. Over the last half century, the magazine has also empowered the youngest generations of journalists to enter the industry confidently with the establishment of The Nation Fund. The conference featured speakers from a wide range of independent publications, including The Guardian, Jacobin, THE CITY and Teen Vogue. Illustration/courtesy of Liberties EU
“‘Good morning, Irene. This is an awesome kid here: super friendly, super sweet, wonderful artist,’ Sonja Lakin says to a tall, kindly faced sixth grader named Irene Zhu. Irene has known Lakin since she was in kindergarten. When told of her looming retirement, her mouth dropped open, and her eyes grew large. ‘Oh my gosh! No! Wait, no. I had no idea,’ Irene said. ‘She’s very nice. And whenever you need help from her she always helps you. She’s very sweet. And every time she smiles, you want to smile too.’ I can back Irene up on that.”
This year, as in every year since 1865, people of African descent living in Texas and all over the U.S. will commemorate “Juneteenth,” the day, June 19, when the U.S. Army announced the “news” of the Emancipation Proclamation in Galveston, Texas — 2 1/2 years after Lincoln’s declaration on January 1, 1863.