There is much to unpack from the arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicholas Maduro. Above all, there is the stark contrast between American socialists bitterly denouncing the ouster of this socialist dictator and the masses of ordinary Venezuelans celebrating their deliverance from him. Socialism under Chavez and Maduro utterly destroyed the prosperity and freedom of Venezuela, reducing it from one of the wealthiest nations in the world to one of the poorest. Like all socialist r

Trump invaded Venezuela without a declaration of war through Congress. This is what the Democratic Left is crying. No. 1: If Trump went to Congress with this plan, it would be on CNN in 30 seconds.

As we draw closer to our nation’s 250th birthday, it’s worth reviewing the evolution of our revolution. Let’s briefly study the history of American freedom of religion. On Christmas Day, 2025 Trump activist Laura Loomer posted this on social media: “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Christmas than by avenging the death of Christians through the justified mass killing of Islamic terrorists (in Nigeria). You’ve got to love it! Death to all Islamic terrorists! Thank you

In his recent letter to the Tribune, Madera resident Chuck Wieland seems proud to announce that, in 2025, 43 percent of recent immigrants are college graduates, as opposed to just 29 percent of native-born Americans. He also brags that 45 percent of Fortune 500 companies were founded by “immigrants and their children.” He seems to believe that this somehow justifies the four-year invasion of 10 to 20 million illegal immigrants into the country. The point Mr. Wieland did not a

Frank Bigelow, a lifelong Madera County rancher, volunteer firefighter, and dedicated public servant, officially announced that he is running for the Madera County Board of Supervisors in the 5th District. Born and raised in O’Neals, Bigelow manages his family’s multi-generation cattle ranch, giving him a deep and practical understanding of the challenges facing local agriculture, small businesses, and rural families. His decades of service include previous tenure on the Made

The Republic of Venezuela is a petroleum-rich country on the northeast coast of South America. In addition to its continental landmass, it has many islands and islets. In 1498, Columbus sailed into the Gulf of Paria and marveled at the immensity of the Orinoco River and its clear water. Spain began colonizing the territory in 1522, establishing a settlement in the present-day city of Cumaná. In 1811, Francisco de Miranda, who had fought for the colonies during the American Re

For The Madera Tribune Last year’s Madera County Supervisors Chairperson Leticia Gonzalez transfers Chairman duties to Bobby Macauley during Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting in Oakhurst. The Madera County Supervisors made history in their first board meeting of the new year. Tuesday’s meeting marked the first time, ever, a board meeting was held inside the Oakhurst Government Center. The meeting began with the reorganization of the Board of Supervisors. Coincidentally,

Am I wrong, or is a retired California judge advocating for making 11 million people (I think it’s more) who broke the law by coming into this country illegally citizens of the U.S.? Coming from someone who was sworn to uphold the laws of the state of California and the United States, I find this troubling. Reward them with citizenship simply because it would take, according to him, 20 years, cost $600 billion, collapse the housing market, cripple the ag industry and cost the