by Jacob Richards Editor’s note: We have changed the names of many of our sources in this story. They are everyday people with kids and jobs who have taken it upon themselves, at great personal risk, to keep their community safe. Their ability to continue to do powerful work in their community depends on their … Continue reading Lou Vallario: Poster boy of the lawless Western Slope
CMU Reinstates YDSA, Protest Tomorrow!
by CMU-YDSA MARCH 26th, 2026. We are happy to announce that the CMU chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America (CMU YDSA) has been reinstated as an official club, with our suspension lifted. This is thanks to organized pushback, our multiday social media campaign, and support from the community. We backed them into a … Continue reading CMU Reinstates YDSA, Protest Tomorrow!
“What’s Your Favorite Position?”
By Mary Magdalene Editor’s Note: While we were laying out this edition of The Revolutionist this bill that would have legalized prostitution in Colorado died. The issue of course remains, and we hope to see more decriminalization efforts in the future. This question gets asked the world over in text threads, private messages, and … Continue reading “What’s Your Favorite Position?”
The Aspen Bubble: How a Liberal Think Tank Sheltered Epstein’s patrons while Colorado Victims were left in the Cold
Image by Dalton Trombone By Robyn McBurny The elite are not sorry. They are not embarrassed. And they are certainly not interested in justice. The recent cascade of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein archives—specifically the millions of files dumped by the Justice Department in December and January—was meant to be a pressure valve. Throw the … Continue reading The Aspen Bubble: How a Liberal Think Tank Sheltered Epstein’s patrons while Colorado Victims were left in the Cold
NO KINGS 3.0 Western Slope Round Up
No Kings 2.0, Grand Junction. Photo by Lee Gelatt. GRAND JUNCTION Community members will gather on Saturday, March 28 for a family-friendly “No Kings” march along Riverside Parkway, culminating at the 11th Annual Si Se Puede Celebration & Car Show at the Riverside Parkway Amphitheater. Participants will meet at The Butterfly Pond at 11 a.m. before marching down Riverside Parkway to the amphitheater. … Continue reading NO KINGS 3.0 Western Slope Round Up
One Man’s Journey Through the ICE Detention System
by Thomas Acker Roberto Rojas, a Colombian citizen, entered the U.S. from Mexico three years ago. He requested asylum then. Robert has a Social Security number and a work permit, but he decided not to pursue his asylum case after paying a Florida attorney $5,700. The attorney kept adding fees but never resolved his case. … Continue reading One Man’s Journey Through the ICE Detention System
Homeland Security Surveilling Mountain Action Indivisible
by Jacob Richards On June 10 2025, Homeland Security Investigations agent Sarah Vasquez sent an email to Glenwood Springs Police Department Officer, Michael Prough, alerting him to a Facebook post by Mountain Action Indivisible which was spreading the word about an “ICE out of Glenwood” protest taking place on June 11. The protest was not … Continue reading Homeland Security Surveilling Mountain Action Indivisible
WE ARE THE CANARY: Why Trans People Know Exactly What’s Coming
By Ashley StahlThe Roaring Fork Tranny When we were growing up, we all asked: "How did people let the Holocaust happen?" Teachers talked about Hitler's charisma, economic desperation, and propaganda. But they never explained how millions of ordinary people watched their neighbors disappear and did nothing. We're not asking anymore. Because we're watching it happen … Continue reading WE ARE THE CANARY: Why Trans People Know Exactly What’s Coming
What Palestine Taught Me About Steadfastness— and What Americans Must Learn
By Robyn McBurney Prior to a settler tour, streets are cleared by Israeli Occupation Forces. Photo Courtesy of Robyn McBurney. I crossed the border into Palestine thinking I was prepared. I had read the history. I had studied the language. I have a degree in Middle Eastern and North African Studies, focused largely on the … Continue reading What Palestine Taught Me About Steadfastness— and What Americans Must Learn
Get Amped: A Call to Action
By KWSI Radio Anyone who’s paying attention has noticed that finding reliable news and information is becoming more difficult almost by the day. In fact, there were an average of 2.5 newspaper closures per week in 2024, and since 2005, well over Three-thousand print newspapers have vanished (2024 State of Local News Reports by Medill … Continue reading Get Amped: A Call to Action
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