By Will Locascio Art throughout history has thrived at the forefront of social movements and revolution. Whether it’s Picasso’s Guernica, a sharp portrayal of the agony of senseless violence during the Spanish Civil War, Jean-Michael Basquiat’s abstract interpretations of social dissonance amongst the black communities within inner cities across America, or the mythical Banksy’s works … Continue reading Vail Silences Native Artist
Introspection as Revolution 100 Day 100 Self-Portraits
by Jessica Lee Jessica Lee is a queer, chronically ill writer, artist & former organizer living in so-called Salt Lake City, Utah. They've spent the last few years reconnecting with their childhood love of making art by giving themselves permission to play through drawing. They've recently finished participating in The 100 Day Project by committing … Continue reading Introspection as Revolution 100 Day 100 Self-Portraits
Student Intifada
by Tiberius Thompson All over the United States, in a seemingly spontaneous but surprisingly disciplined manner, students and professors have begun rebelling against university administrations (and subsequently the police, once they were called in by administrators) in an attempt to force them to divest from Israel. We see rudimentary forms of mass organization forming within … Continue reading Student Intifada
News Briefs
Pueblo Bans Needle Exchanges The city of Pueblo voted to ban needle exchanges. “The decision wasn’t based on science, public health or harm reduction principles; it was all based on assumptions, stigma and fear,” said Barbra Cadwell, Legislative Director for Colorado Organizations and Individuals Responding to AIDS. The late-night vote took place after … Continue reading News Briefs
What’s Good at Good Judy’s
By Aiden McVay Good Judy’s isn’t your average bar, it’s a LGBTQ+ friendly bar and club that celebrates diversity, welcomes its patrons, and protects its community. Owner Jesse Daniels creates an environment that is fun and “where everyone can feel safe, comfortable, and free to express themselves.” Jesse Daniels bought the club, formally Charlie Dwellington’s, … Continue reading What’s Good at Good Judy’s
Clyde McGee: Local Folk-Punk Artist Makes It Big
Steve Kilcrease grew up in the Grand Valley, played with and formed a number of local bands in the 2000s and early 2010s. Back then he could often be found on Main Street shredding guitar or banjo and belting out folk and punk songs for spare-change. Now playing under the moniker Clyde McGee he is … Continue reading Clyde McGee: Local Folk-Punk Artist Makes It Big
MVEA Strikes out
By Richard ‘Snowball’ Evans As a sports enthusiast, I've endured my fair share of blowout losses, especially as a Rockies fan. Yet, nothing prepared me for the crushing defeat witnessed in the recent union negotiations between the Mesa Valley Education Association and District 51. MVEA supporters in red packed the negotiations with District 51. To … Continue reading MVEA Strikes out
Solidarity for D51 Teachers
Mesa County, teachers need your help. Please wear red and be a body in the room this Friday night or Saturday afternoon, 5/17 or 5/18. You don't have to understand what's going on, you don't even have to pay attention. Bring knitting, bring a book, eat the snacks provided at the back of the room! … Continue reading Solidarity for D51 Teachers
CMU Pro-Palestine Protest Report Back
by gjfreepalestine On Friday, May 10th from 12:00PM to 2:00PM, an estimated fifty CMU students and Grand Junction community members gathered on campus to protest the university’s investment into Northrop Grumman, a weapons manufacturer which is arming the genocide in Gaza. Five student speakers addressed the crowd in advocacy for a free Palestine, and materials … Continue reading CMU Pro-Palestine Protest Report Back
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