Day: January 22, 2015

Carlos Menchaca, Editorials, Local Issues - Red Hook, Red Hook Containerport

Editorial: Breaking the chains of corporate interests

Speaking truth to power can involve a personal sacrifice. Getting into a position where power will listen is a big achievement. It takes courage to risk that position if the truth is not what the powers that be desire. Carlos Menchaca, our City Councilman, did just that the other week. He used the power vested in his position to refuse […]