The Truth&Rights Volume is not your average publication. In fact, we’re quite proud to say that we are treading ground on which perhaps there were no footprints before. With each subsequent release, a simple notion seems to manifest itself more and more in our acceptance of the fact that perhaps, we need not be like anyone else to have a vantage point that is just as, if not more, inspired in it’s reach and scope.

You see, inspiration is our traded commodity at Truth&Rights. We have no advertisers to appease nor do we have a corporate ownership that limits our content or editorial presence. We choose to reinvent the wheel consistently in the hopes that perhaps, somewhere along the way, we’ll stumble upon even bigger. And if we’re lucky, maybe even brighter.

VOL2009.02 is our second release and with it has come a refined commitment to bring you the finest minds in independent thought and expression. You’ll notice in this issue that our design aesthetic is much improved thanks to the addition of one Mr. Daniel Garza, Truth&Rights’ recently acquired Creative Director. Not only is his eye highly attuned to the visual nuance of perceived meaning and interpretation, but in plain speak, this guy can conceptualize and illustrate with the best of them.

You’ll be seeing quite a few new voices in this issue, including that of Cory K., a dynamic Senior Contributor who tackles those topics that are all too often gleamed over in the face of the polite niceties that are as pervasive as the social injustices she exposes.

Ron Lewis, the author of  “Stick it to the Man,” perhaps one of the most useful pocket guidebooks to dethroning corporations, governments and pseudo-pundits; joins the Truth&Rights family on this go-around to put forth a simple plan for the evolution beyond race.

Amidst all of this, you’ll also find an expanded media presence as we provide you with not only in-depth insight into the likes of Black President, Overview, J.P. Plunier and more but also free music in the hopes that you’ll take a reminder of these artists into your daily endeavors.

Ultimately it’s your voice that matters most. I encourage you to leave feedback on our writer’s pieces, even should you disagree with their viewpoint. The Truth&Rights Volume is a community-based forum, dedicated to the respectful dialogue that occurs when multiple perspectives occupy one space.

If you feel so inclined to our mission and want to support our endeavor, the kindest thing you can do is to refer our magazine to a friend.

All of this being said, please dive right in. I can assure you that what you’re about to read leaves little room for ambivalence, regardless where your particular vantage point may fall.

In respect-

Nicholas MH, Director

Header image by Mike Krieger and licensed under a Creative Commons AN 3.0 UL.

Tags: Black President, Cory K., Dan Garza, JP Plunier, Overview, Ron Lewis, Truth&Rights

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