Equity & Social Justice

Love Is More Powerful Than Hate — What Bad Bunny’s halftime did for me

And a short list to lean into connection

Feb 19 • Liz Lapp

Terms of Engagement: Being Ethically Non-monogamous

There's more than one way to build meaningful relationships

Feb 12 • JoJo Blake

Terms of Engagement: What Is Sex Positivity?

Jojo discusses communication, inclusivity, stigmas, and shame

Dec 28, 2025 • JoJo Blake

Introducing Terms of Engagement

Our new monthly column explores sex-positive thinking and behaviors

Nov 30, 2025 • JoJo Blake

Community Roundtable on Housing & Homelessness, October 8, 2025

“Start with safety, sleep, and respect”

Oct 14, 2025 • Natalie Zuk and Kat Talley-Jones

RECAP: Twentynine Palms City Council, September 23, 2025

City Council highlights food insecurity, reaffirms tourism promotion, expands base access, and weighs the future of Historic Plaza.

Sep 27, 2025 • Kat Talley-Jones

OPINION: No Kings Protest Spotlights Democracy

Marchers brave summer heat in downtown Joshua Tree to make good trouble

Jun 15, 2025 • Kat Talley-Jones

Three Minutes That Could Have Led to Tragedy, Averted

Part 2 of our April 22, 2025 City Council meeting recap -- witnesses speak to sheriff actions during public comment, we take a long look at their story

Apr 27, 2025 • Cindy Bernard and Jonathan Hume

RECAP: Twentynine Palms City Council, March 11, 2025

Improved Luckie Park ADA parking, fire safety and TBID warnings

Mar 15, 2025 • Jonathan Hume

ON THE AGENDA: Twentynine Palms City Council, February 11, 2025

Council subcommittee recommends reappointment of Planning Commissioners, and monthly funding of a church-based food distribution program is proposed

Feb 10, 2025 • Kat Talley-Jones

Will Trump's Spending Freeze Affect the Morongo Basin?

Court places a hold on the order until February 3 (updated Jan 29)

Jan 29, 2025 • Cindy Bernard

ON THE AGENDA: Twentynine Palms City Council, January 28, 2025

Discussion of a Community Resource Center, an update from Molding Hearts on the unhoused, Proposition 36, and more.

Jan 27, 2025 • Natalie Zuk and Cindy Bernard

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