Are You Reading The Progressive Post?

If you ever feel marooned on a North County atoll of information atrophy, fret no more. There is an alternative source of San Diego North County news, commentary and community information — The Progressive Post — that fills the sometimes cavernous void between our typical daily and weekly offerings. The Progressive Post touts itself as a semi-monthly e-newsletter for progressives, but it is significantly more. As even local print papers continue to reduce local coverage, The Progressive Post is pedaling fast to help fill the growing gap. And regardless of political inclinations, The Post’s content is sure to spice up the life of any reader.

The all-volunteer publication is edited by Fallbrook’s very own Joe Crews, president of the Fallbrook Democratic Club. Joe explained what brought him to town: “I was bred and schooled in the deep Southern culture of Mississippi and immersed in the Southern Baptist Church. But with the enlightenment that came with my self-awareness as a gay man, I recognized that culture’s incompatibility with liberal and progressive ideas.  Southern California is not exactly a liberal’s paradise, however, and often I encounter much of the same racism, xenophobia and misunderstandings as in the South. … But, with the death of my longtime companion and end of my 27-year career at Pan Am, I actively searched where I wanted to live the rest of my life, and found Fallbrook. I love Fallbrook, and The Progressive Post is a work of love.”

Publisher of The Post, Rick Hall, said, “I am awfully lucky Joe agreed to [serve as volunteer editor]. Without Joe, there would be no Progressive Post.” In lieu of subscription fees, Rick suggested the best contribution is original content from local writers about progressive topics, local events, arts and culture, etc. To submit an article, media release or story idea, visit The Progressive Post.