by Nikoli Weir Freedom, by its very nature, looks different everywhere. Tyranny tends to look the same. Wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross, it has finally come to America. Enabled by the moribund institutions of the United States government, Trump’s reign of terror spreads across the nation, unimpeded by so called “checks and … Continue reading We Must Fight Back!
Yep Mow: GJ’s First Immigrant
by The People's History of the Grand Valley Yep Mow made news when he first arrived in Grand Junction in November of 1882, from Gunnison, via wagon. He opened a laundry, and invested in Grand Junction real estate seeing the potential of this ‘future metropolis.’ Just months before his arrival in Grand Junction, the Chinese … Continue reading Yep Mow: GJ’s First Immigrant
What Are Third Spaces?
by Payton Young Most Americans spend a great majority of their waking hours in two places; The home and the workplace, or as I will refer to them, the first and second places. Between these exists a third place, somewhere between leaving work and going home to enjoy some sort of recreational activity and socializing. … Continue reading What Are Third Spaces?
Police State Brought to you by the DHS
By The Swoozler A common theme with right wing conservatives is that they are for smaller government. This is demonstrably false. George W. Bush grew government by one of the government’s largest ever Act, The Homeland Security Act. He created a cabinet level office for the Director of Homeland Security. Homeland Security employs 240,000 people, … Continue reading Police State Brought to you by the DHS
Coloradoans Demands the end of Collaboration with ICE
by Colorado Immigrants' Rights Coalition DENVER, CO — Community leaders and immigrant rights organizations gathered today to deliver over 2,000 petition signatures that demand immediate action from Colorado officials following ongoing revelations of illegal collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and dangerous overreach by surveillance companies like Flock Safety. From the Mesa County Sheriff sending personal data in … Continue reading Coloradoans Demands the end of Collaboration with ICE
The Art, Politics, and Exploitation of Ana Mendieta
by Ky The art market exploits creatives just like any other industry under capitalism. The art market additionally perpetuates harm against and has historically dismissed many artists who emotionally express themselves, particularly women and women of color, until they gain mainstream acceptance and profitability. It fails to address core systemic issues like colonialism, racism, patriarchy, … Continue reading The Art, Politics, and Exploitation of Ana Mendieta
For the Freedom of All People
by Nikoli Weir There comes a time in the history of a subjugated people when, to preserve its dignity and win its freedom, it must take up arms against the powers that have for too long been crushing it beneath the weight of tyranny. This story is as old as time itself, and should be … Continue reading For the Freedom of All People
Finding Hope in the Grand Valley’s History of Resistance
Yet, there are still lessons to be learned about how we can resist in the coming years. There is inspiration to be found in the bravery of those who have fought before us, there is a pattern of direct action and civil disobedience to studied, there are precedents of welcoming Japanese-Americans into our community to strive for, and there is a narrative of perseverance, as even anti-socialist suppression and the rise of the KKK could not keep the socialists or their ideas from moving forward. What will some future historian write about our resistance to MAGA fascism? Will we leave them something to write about? Will some future radical find inspiration in our derring-do, find courage in the stands we make today, or find resolve in our actions in the face of hopelessness? We hope so.
Radical History of May Day
In the end, they succeeded, and now instead of International Workers Day, or May Day, Americans celebrate Labor Day. Instead of parades with banners and red flags, we have cookouts and barbecues. The rich and powerful killed five of the Haymarket Eight, and then for good measure they buried their memory. It’s up to us to rediscover the radicals of the past who gave up their lives to try and create a better world. It’s up to us to carry the torch of Liberty, Equality and Solidarity forward into a brighter and better future.
Resist Fascism, Fight for Socialism
"The United States is in turmoil. With the election of Donald Trump, the forces of fascism and tyranny are rearing their ugly heads. Trump and his goons are set on dismantling the few genuinely democratic institutions that we still have in this country. At such critical turning points in history, we have only two options; fight back or be crushed. "
The Revolutionist 