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
Stay Dangerous: Q & A with NVR ENDVR
Editor’s Note: NVR ENDVR is one of the busiest local bands in the Grand Junction scene. They have regular local shows and tour nationally. Their energetic stage presence and provocative timely lyrics have made them a fan favorite. Jake Duffney is vocal about his political beliefs that inspire both his music and his participation in … Continue reading Stay Dangerous: Q & A with NVR ENDVR
“Save HomeWard Bound” An Open Letter to the Grand Junction City Council
Dear Grand Junction City Council Members, I do not envy your position at this moment in history, the short-sighted and ultimately cruel policies of the Trump regime are starting to manifest into real world consequences for Grand Junction and the Grand Valley. The federal grants that Homeward Bound depends on have been drastically scaled back, … Continue reading “Save HomeWard Bound” An Open Letter to the Grand Junction City Council
Hey CMU, What is Going On?
Statement by the student group Red Workers' Horizon For weeks, students have known about Jared Taylor's approaching speech on campus. Since then, students have felt disgust, anger, and fear. This upcoming event would be less horrific if it were not fellow students who planned it. However, each member of the so-called "Mavily" knows which students … Continue reading Hey CMU, What is Going On?
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Dread-ja Vu: On Closures, Cops and the Coming Winter
It took me a week to think of a name for it. Dread-ja vu. The meeting place of deja vu and dread, it’s the feeling that’s brought on by watching the same terrible thing happen over and over again, and over and over until a sick suspicion rises within you that this is always how the story ends.
Thousands Come Together With PRIDE
This is why pride was originally a riot. This is why we need to have pride all year round. This is why pride is important. To stand up and be brave, to be authentically ourselves, to celebrate, and have hope for the future.
AG Weiser Speaks, while Parents Left in Dark Amid Threat and Scores of Students Searched
But hours earlier the cell-phone policy was not working for student and families as R-5 High School as the school went into lockdown over a gun threat, and scores of students were searched including pat downs and requests to pull up shirts and pants as GJPD and D51 security searched for a weapon.
Pride Mural Sparks Emotion; Empowers Youth
“Be the Person You Needed When You Were Young.” That is the message the Bam Biz Art Mentorship wanted to convey on their LGBTQ+ inclusive mural, unveiled Sunday, September 8. The mural is Grand Junction’s first ever LGBTQ+ mural and is located at Loving Beyond Understanding’s The Center.
Toner, Truth, and Tribulation: A Brief History of The Red Pill
It was 2004, our phones were dumb and invasion of Iraq had morphed into an occupation and insurgency, the local anti-war movement active in the run up to war was largely disempowered after the bombs started falling. The lack of dissent was deafening on the campus of then Mesa State College.
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