In anticipation of an active fall season for news, the News-Press today has issued a call for freelance writers and stringers interested in working for low unit pay but rewarding experiences. Interested persons with a talent for writing and reporting are being asked to notify the paper of their interest, including by sending resumes, by way of e-mailing the news department’s Leslie Poster at lposter@fcnp.com.

Land of the Free, Ain’t Free for All: The World Cup and America’s Crossroads
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to North America, the real story may not be soccer. It may be what the tournament reveals about America, immigration, politics, class, and



