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Opinion

EDITORIAL

A New Year's reflection

Socrates, the ancient philosopher, once said, "The life which is unexamined is not worth living." The wisdom of this remark has stood the test of time. Now, millions of people in the Western world evaluate the events of the prior twelve months every New Year's. They then attempt to make an adjustment in their lives to improve the possibility of attaining their personal goals. More »

OPINION

Working for Human Rights protection at home

Sixty-one years ago, the nations of the world came together in San Francisco to proclaim that every individual, no matter where he or she lives, has and is entitled to fundamental rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights includes, among others, the right to be free from racial discrimination, the right to think and express oneself in a chosen manner, and the right to fair working conditions. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Open Letter to the Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Hispanic Caucus

As diverse and independent publishers of fiction, poetry and prose whose shared mission is to provide an outlet for the creative voices of communities under-represented in the mainstream commercial culture, we are writing to express our collective concerns over the impact that the proposed Google Book Settlement ("GBS") will have on us and the writers we represent. More »


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What does the beginning of a new year mean to you?

The New Year represents the ending of one cycle and renewal of another. New beginnings and greater possibilities. More »