By Mary Magdalene Breaking down systems of oppression has to allow space for reappropriation. Reclaiming derogatory speech and utilizing it in such a way that places the power back into the hands of the marginalized minority. One of these words is whore. I count myself lucky to be a whore! I am not ashamed or … Continue reading Becoming Mary
A Sign of Our Time: A View of Grand Jct From the Bottom
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My Fellow Abnormalists: A call for the Radical Acceptance of you Autisticness
By Philosoraptor What makes someone autistic? A diagnosis is a very specific kind of explanation and measurement for a much broader experience. A picture of a canyon is not the same as walking through it. A representation inherently can’t encapsulate everything. Autism is an internal divergence from “normal” but it’s also expressed by our … Continue reading My Fellow Abnormalists: A call for the Radical Acceptance of you Autisticness
Understanding Loving Beyond Understanding
Photos and Text by Aiden McVay Loving Beyond Understanding (LBU) is “creating queer centric spaces that are intentionally welcoming” said Emmanuel Cisneros (They, Them) director of LBU. “Loving Beyond Understanding is a center for LGBTQIA folks to have social and support services. It’s a location for community… programming… (and) access to services that make our … Continue reading Understanding Loving Beyond Understanding
Top 5 Lefty Youtubers
Youtube has been around for a pretty long time, in fact it’s been around longer than some of our readers! Founded in 2005 it’s been a hub for all kinds of content and, let's be honest, it’s not always good. In fact, it’s often absolute reactionary trash and indecipherable bullshit (Yes i'm looking at you … Continue reading Top 5 Lefty Youtubers
Participatory Media….
This media project needs you! It literally can’t exist without you! Our contributors fill our pages with quality journalism, essay, poetry, photography and art. Our subscribers ensure we have money in the bank to print. Subscribers also support the free distribution copies being distributed in the community. Then there are all the people and small … Continue reading Participatory Media….
Stella Rae Wins DIVA Award!
By Aiden McVay Stella Rae Van Dyke was co-awarded the Breakthrough Artist Award at the 5th annual Drag Initiatives and Variety Awards (DIVAs), on Feb. 22nd. She also was nominated for best drag show for her regular Second Saturday show at Good Judy’s in Grand Junction. Stella Rae at Cesar Chavez Celebration, March 2024, Grand … Continue reading Stella Rae Wins DIVA Award!
News Briefs
City of GJ Considers Interim Housing The City of Grand Junction held a series of meetings in April seeking the public’s input into a proposed safe camping facility for the unhoused community. It is not housing, but it is a start. Warmest March on Record Climate scientists have determined that this past March … Continue reading News Briefs
Punk AF
Punk AF by Heather Nicholson Many people think punk is just a music genre characterized by crashing drums, noisy electric guitar, and yell-singing. Some people may think a punk is a type of person, usually a young one, that is good for nothing and probably up to no good. The word “punk” might also provoke … Continue reading Punk AF
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