Rick Brainard Recall Campaign Moves Closer
The campaign to recall Rick Brainard from Grand Junction City Council is on the move. Area citizens volunteered their time […]
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Grand Junction Citizens Unveil Recall Website, “NoBrainard.com”
Grand Junction citizens organizing to recall newly-elected City Councilman Rick Brainard have created a new website, NoBrainard.com, where the public
The Man Rick Brainard Beat
By any measure, former Grand Junction Mayor Bill Pitts is a stalwart of the community. A licensed private pilot and
The End of The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce?
Op-ed The Rick Brainard debacle — the ongoing saga of the newly-elected Grand Junction city councilman who pled guilty to
Corruption, Equal rights, Ethics, Health care, Human rights, politics, Public health, Women
Female Politicians Fight Republican War on Women
Ohio State Senator Nina Turner has introduced a bill that would require men seeking prescription drugs for the treatment of
Corruption, Democracy, Ethics, politics, Propaganda, Secrecy, Violence
New Video Seeks Support for Bradley Manning
A new YouTube video features big-name stars and historical figures soliciting public support for Private Bradley Manning, the military whistleblower
R.J. Reynolds Puts Cigarette “Pilferage in Perspective”
In September, 1985 ,R. J. Reynolds created a sales presentation about shoplifting called “Pilferage in Perspective,” to try and talk
Philip Morris’ Secret “Ninja Program” (1991)
In this 1991 outline, Karen Daragan, Administrator of Media Affairs for Philip Morris USA, describes PM’s secret “Ninja Program,” in which
House Republicans Renew Attack on Womens Rights
House Republicans passed symbolic legislation aimed at further restricting women’s ability to obtain an abortion nationwide — legislation that stands
Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce Clams Up, Hunkers Down in Political Storm
Op-ed The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is up to its ears in alligators, and its best proactive strategy
Upset Grand Junction Citizens Keep Brainard Issue Before Council
At the Wednesday, May 22 Grand Junction City Council meeting, citizens took advantage of the public comment period to speak
Arizona House of Representatives Hosts First Atheist Invocation
State Representative Juan Mendez of (D-Tempe) made history May 22 by giving the Arizona state legislature’s first secular invocation in place
animal abuse, Corruption, Ethics, Grassroots advocacy
Humane Society Exposes Extreme Abuse of Tennessee Walking Horses
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is working to expose the extraordinarily cruel treatment that Tennessee Walking Horses
G.J. Chamber Director Diane Schwenke’s Anti-Atheist Facebook Post
As if the Rick Brainard debacle didn’t offend enough people for the embattled Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, now Chamber
Saga Drags On as Brainard Assumes Seat on Council
Rick Brainard was elevated to Grand Junction City Council this week amid an unprecedented citizen protest at his swearing in
Brainard Episode Exposes Chamber Plot to Seize Political Control of Grand Junction
Rick Brainard’s election to the Grand Junction City Council and subsequent arrest for assault and harassment have appalled and galvanized
Citizens Flood City Hall with Calls of Outrage Over Brainard Issue
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel has published audio of telephone calls made by outraged citizens to City Hall about councilman-elect Rick