Courtesy of the South East Idaho Democratic Socialists of America One cannot seriously speak about the, “common cultures,” of a nation when employers and workers of one and the same nation cease to understand each other. What, “common destiny,” can there be when the bourgeoisie thirsts for war and the proletariat declares war on war?- … Continue reading Palestine: In Revolutionary Context
Carl Gleeser: GJ’s First Radical!
By People's History of the Grand Valley Meet Carl Gleeser: anarchist, labor organizer, publisher, radical feminist, writer, pacifist, and Grand Valley pioneer. Born 1856 in Germany, Gleeser immigrated to the United States in 1872. He was one of the very earliest settlers in the Grand Valley in 1881, Gleeser was here for a short time … Continue reading Carl Gleeser: GJ’s First Radical!
Family Drag Show Controversy
by Aiden McVay Family drag shows or all ages drag shows, are family friendly drag performances with no explicit material, no sexualized or inappropriate costumes, and no explicit language in the songs performed. So what is the controversy? Especially since there is a long history of drag. According to a PBS, “Drag is the art … Continue reading Family Drag Show Controversy
Why the Revolutionist in 2024
The Revolutionist is the product of its times. We are in an election cycle where we have to choose between genocide or fascism. We have a president, echoed by the DNC and likely your liberal parents/grandparents, that goes on about how great the American economy is doing. While most working people are struggling more than … Continue reading Why the Revolutionist in 2024
Use of Deadly Force Skyrockets in Mesa County. Local Media Silent.
Whenever local law enforcement agency is involved in a lethal force incident, whether someone dies or not, it triggers an investigation by the 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team. The team is comprised of Mesa County Sheriff's Office, Municipal Police Departments, Colorado State Patrol, and other smaller agencies. Since its inception the team has … Continue reading Use of Deadly Force Skyrockets in Mesa County. Local Media Silent.
Adam Frisch: Apologist for Genocide
by 'Cobo Recently two voters were able to question Adam Frisch, Democratic candidate for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, about his stance on the ongoing genocide in Gaza, and lucky for voters they did so on camera. Jeremy Robinson and Grantley Showalter took advantage of a ‘meet-n-great’ with Frisch at the Polished Bean in sleepy Monte … Continue reading Adam Frisch: Apologist for Genocide
Small Town Drag; Big Time Heart
Story and Photos by Aiden Mcvay Drag King, Xavier Van Dyke, may come from a small town, but he’s doing drag in a big way. Xavier Van Dyke, Delta Pride, 2023. The first thing I noticed about Xavier was his intoxicating smile. Being blind, sometimes I miss the details, but with him, I couldn’t … Continue reading Small Town Drag; Big Time Heart
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