By Juan Espinosa, Courtesy of La Cucaracha They say, we learn from our mistakes. David Carrillo, 51, wants the young men and women he encounters to learn from his mistakes. As a 19-year-old gang leader, Carrillo was convicted of first degree murder of a young man in 1993 who wanted to quit the gang. He … Continue reading Life, after Life without Parole
Survival is Insufficient
Imagine a week in your life without any music in the car or your headphones, without a single television show or movie, no YouTube reels, not a single book on your shelves, no paintings or prints on your walls, no pictures on your coffee mugs. Art is everywhere, and we need it. “Art is food. You can’t eat it, but it feeds you.” It soothes pain! It sings Hallelujah! Hurrah!
What is Citizen Journalism? Who Knows?
By Jacob Richards At the end of September I was asked to be on a panel about the “Impacts of Citizen Journalism” hosted by the Colorado chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists at the esteemed and historic Denver Press Club. There had been a last-minute cancellation. We weren’t anyone’s first choice, but we were … Continue reading What is Citizen Journalism? Who Knows?
Q & A with Nick Allen founder of Better Together
Editors Note: The Rev is always excited by local grassroots media covering our community. We tune-in for all of Better Together's Podcast. We wish them all the success moving forward. The Rev founder Jacob Richards earlier this year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IHbuP-qxS4&t=750s The Revolutionist: What is Better Together? Better Together: Better Together is an organization dedicated to empowering … Continue reading Q & A with Nick Allen founder of Better Together
Who is Penny Arcade? A Life of Art and Revolution
By Ky Penny Arcade, a revolutionary voice of the marginalized, and fixture of the New York City underground performance art scene will take the stage at Lithic Bookstore in Fruita Colorado on September 19 and 20, for two evenings of spoken word. Arcade has been influencing the course of art and politics through theater, cultural … Continue reading Who is Penny Arcade? A Life of Art and Revolution
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!
The Put Out
by Cheese Burger Part One: Hubris. Wind gusts at 70 mph in my hair as a mirror flies by my face. That chicken fucker just tried to kill me. Chicken fuckers are happy to drive a hippie over in Delta if they’re pissed off about their shit job in the morning, whereas at night, they … Continue reading The Put Out
GRAND VALLEY ZINE CLUB: CHAOS ART AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING
By Heather L. Nicholson Zines (short for magazines) are self-published mini-books and are distributed on a small scale,” states the public Facebook page for Grand Valley Zine Club. “Come and make some with us (and even learn how)!” Read the “Get Involved” section of this article to find out more about joining the club. HISTORY … Continue reading GRAND VALLEY ZINE CLUB: CHAOS ART AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING
Creation is Resistance!
Creation is Resistance!
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.
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