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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Street news, Homeless News.

Welcome to the smallest of beginnings for the biggest of ideas.

This is the original manifestation of "The Rio Grande Report", a street newspaper of my personal conception, of which I am the founder, editor, and currently, the sole contributor and employee.

Before I attempt to change that, let me explain what a street newspaper is. Better yet, I'll link you to somebody who can explain it better that I can.

Now that you've read that, let me explain that this, "street blog" I guess it can be more appropriately called at this juncture, is the creative, educational, and journalistic resource for Salt Lake City Utah. That doesn't mean that I will only publish things for people in SLC, but that the editorial and upcoming news content will predominantly deal with local issues. This doesn't mean won't be informed, entertained and educated if you live somewhere else. Homeless issues are universal.

Let me explain that I do not currently have a computer in my home. I am producing all of this on public computers. (Shhhh! Don't tell. They hate that.)

I am a very recent escapee from the homeless experience, but still teeter on the brink of poverty, and could easily rejoin the ranks. I think everyone can relate to that these days. Well not everyone. Not fat-cat bureaucrats who don't have the slightest clue what it's like to relish a stale, dry baloney sandwich because it's the only thing you've been able to get to eat today.

But I want those guys to read this too. they could use a little "get in touch" therapy.

Let me just quickly say, since my computer meter's almost run out: I need your help. Homeless, formerly homeless, people threatened with poverty everywhere: send me your experiences, letters art work, poetry, stories.

E-mail me at
riograndereport@live.com Subject line: Blogger

Hope to hear from a lot of you soon.



your editor


Send me your experiences, letters art work, poetry, stories.

E-mail me at
riograndereport@live.com subject line: "submissions." You may always remain anonymous. If you'd like to donate services, office space, equipment, or any other needs that will help "The Rio Grande Report" become a printed publication, e-mail me with the subject line "donations." Any news people who might like to give permissions to reprint articles and use photographs, use the subject line "news." Letters should use the subject line "letters." Snail mail: P. O. Box 3001 Salt Lake City UT 84110.

In all submissions, please include some sort of signed statement that you give "The Rio Grande Report" permission to publish your work, and that you understand that you will receive no compensation. You retain all rights to your work. The Report's rights are only one-time North American. If anyone wants to use your work further, they have to contact me, then I'll contact you.

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