by Jacob Richards Editor’s note: We have changed the names of many of our sources in this story. They are everyday people with kids and jobs who have taken it upon themselves, at great personal risk, to keep their community safe. Their ability to continue to do powerful work in their community depends on their … Continue reading Lou Vallario: Poster boy of the lawless Western Slope
Blueprints of Resistance: Printmaking and Cyanotype
By Matilda Engaged When democracy is under pressure, speaking out matters. But protest is not always simple. It takes time, energy, and often money. Even making signs or printed materials can become a barrier. Cyanotype offers a practical, affordable way for people to create and share their own protest imagery without relying on commercial printers … Continue reading Blueprints of Resistance: Printmaking and Cyanotype
Voices of Resistance: Introducing the Grand Valley Justice Choir
by tahrihi bochmann The Revolutionist was recently able to sit down with Amanda Jackman of Three Sisters Theatre Co. and discuss the upcoming debut of the Grand Valley Justice Choir. A new channel for voices of resistance in the Grand Valley is in the works thanks to Three Sisters Theatre Co. Members of Three Sisters … Continue reading Voices of Resistance: Introducing the Grand Valley Justice Choir
CMU Reinstates YDSA, Protest Tomorrow!
by CMU-YDSA MARCH 26th, 2026. We are happy to announce that the CMU chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America (CMU YDSA) has been reinstated as an official club, with our suspension lifted. This is thanks to organized pushback, our multiday social media campaign, and support from the community. We backed them into a … Continue reading CMU Reinstates YDSA, Protest Tomorrow!
“What’s Your Favorite Position?”
By Mary Magdalene Editor’s Note: While we were laying out this edition of The Revolutionist this bill that would have legalized prostitution in Colorado died. The issue of course remains, and we hope to see more decriminalization efforts in the future. This question gets asked the world over in text threads, private messages, and … Continue reading “What’s Your Favorite Position?”
The Aspen Bubble: How a Liberal Think Tank Sheltered Epstein’s patrons while Colorado Victims were left in the Cold
Image by Dalton Trombone By Robyn McBurny The elite are not sorry. They are not embarrassed. And they are certainly not interested in justice. The recent cascade of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein archives—specifically the millions of files dumped by the Justice Department in December and January—was meant to be a pressure valve. Throw the … Continue reading The Aspen Bubble: How a Liberal Think Tank Sheltered Epstein’s patrons while Colorado Victims were left in the Cold
NO KINGS 3.0 Western Slope Round Up
No Kings 2.0, Grand Junction. Photo by Lee Gelatt. GRAND JUNCTION Community members will gather on Saturday, March 28 for a family-friendly “No Kings” march along Riverside Parkway, culminating at the 11th Annual Si Se Puede Celebration & Car Show at the Riverside Parkway Amphitheater. Participants will meet at The Butterfly Pond at 11 a.m. before marching down Riverside Parkway to the amphitheater. … Continue reading NO KINGS 3.0 Western Slope Round Up
GJPD Hospitalizes At-Risk Adult and Revolutionist Contributor
by Jacob Richards On Sunday afternoon, Glenn Greuling, age 66 and legally disabled, was riding his bicycle from Wal-Mart back to his house on Texas Ave. when he was pulled over by GJPD just twenty feet from his driveway. The officers claim he was riding his bike on the wrong side of the street, but … Continue reading GJPD Hospitalizes At-Risk Adult and Revolutionist Contributor
Some Grand Junction Women From History You Should Know
By People’s History of the Grand Valley Grand Junction has a rich feminist history. In 1893, when Colorado voted to give women the right to vote, Mesa County passed the amendment by the largest margins in the state. Photo of Suffragist rally on Main St. Circa 1910s. In 1895, Elizabeth Taylor and her husband started … Continue reading Some Grand Junction Women From History You Should Know
One Man’s Journey Through the ICE Detention System
by Thomas Acker Roberto Rojas, a Colombian citizen, entered the U.S. from Mexico three years ago. He requested asylum then. Robert has a Social Security number and a work permit, but he decided not to pursue his asylum case after paying a Florida attorney $5,700. The attorney kept adding fees but never resolved his case. … Continue reading One Man’s Journey Through the ICE Detention System
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