Steve Early and Suzanne Gordon are journalists who moved to Richmond, Calif. last year. They are currently working on a book about the city’s history and recent political evolution. Both belong to the Richmond Progressive Alliance. They can be reached at: Lsupport aol.com.

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The Progressive City on the Bay (And It’s Not Berkeley or S.F.)
An interview with the mayor of Richmond--a Green Party member who has been making corporations furious.
Steve Early and Suzanne Gordon
Announcing In These Times’ New Agreement with the National Writers Union
Freelance contributors are essential to the quality and success of In These Times and independent media, and this agreement is one way to demonstrate their value to our publication and our commitment to transparency.
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Read the full agreement, which reaffirms a floor for the rates of our freelance editorial content, as well as our current rates (which are higher) and submissions guidelines below.