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
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
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
Breaking News: ICE Illegally Targeting Western Colorado Courthouses
by Jacob Richards A disturbing trend has emerged in the past two week in Western Colorado. Yesterday, Feb. 26, at 8:45am a man was taken by ICE agents immediately outside of the Garfield County Courthouse in Glenwood Springs. According to the immigrant activists behind the Are Saucedo Reporta Facebook page, who have spoken with the … Continue reading Breaking News: ICE Illegally Targeting Western Colorado Courthouses
Judge Rules Most ICE Arrests in Colorado Illegal
by Jacob Richards Caroline Dias Goncalves being pulled over by then Mesa County Sheriff Deputy Zwink. Zwink would go on to illegally share Goncalves’ personal identifying information with ICE, who then illegally arrested her in a ‘collateral arrest.’ On November 25, Senior U.S. District Judge R. Brooke Jackson issued a preliminary injunction forbidding ICE in … Continue reading Judge Rules Most ICE Arrests in Colorado Illegal
American Fascism and its Allure
by Albert C. U.S.A Fascism is a political system of fear and the failure of democracy. Fascism uses ultra-nationalism, the cult of the authoritarian leader, the glorification of violence, and hatred of liberty. So why are large segments of a democratic population drawn to an anti-democratic ideology? By examining the psychological and social appeal of … Continue reading American Fascism and its Allure
We Must Fight Back!
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!
Goncalves, Just the Tip of the ICEburg, or Bitchin’ Christmas Baskets for Everyone!
by Jacob Richards The case of Caroline Dais Goncalves has made headlines across Colorado and the nation and is now headed to court, but the coverage and both lawsuits miss the forest for the trees. On June 5, Mesa County Sheriff’s Deputy Alex Zwinck, pulled over Goncalves for following too close to a semi-truck, Zwinck … Continue reading Goncalves, Just the Tip of the ICEburg, or Bitchin’ Christmas Baskets for Everyone!
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. "
A Spontaneous Trip to the “Fight the Oligarchy” Tour
Then Bernie took the stage. Visibly shaken and in awe, he opens by explaining that this was by far the biggest turn out he has ever had. Previous rallies he held in Denver while running for president averaged about 10,000 people. His team had counted at least 35,000 people who Entered into the Civic Center. However, there were easily another 20,000+ people outside surrounding the center for several blocks, listening in on loudspeakers. Bernie made it clear that, "The world is watching to see if Americans resist Trumpism."
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