Fresno’s Quick Flip-Flop

It took Fresno 30 years to name a street after Cesar Chavez, but it only took a day to undo it. The city’s swift reversal is a stark reminder that public opinion can shift fast.

A Sordid Legacy

The labor leader’s legacy has been marred by allegations of sex abuse, and Fresno isn’t the only town grappling with this issue. Cities across the US are facing similar dilemmas, and it’s clear that the nation is reevaluating its heroes.
The fact that it took decades to honor Chavez, only to strip his name away in a day, is a pretty ridiculous commentary on our collective short attention span. It’s a messy situation, and it won’t be easy to clean up.