32 year old Black man found hanging in carport in Grand Junction
In an alarming case that has received little to no attention, Deandre H. Rogers (pdf), a Black man aged 32, […]
Ethnic/Minority
More hate in Grand Junction
Grand Junction’s “Inclusivity Proclamation” notwithstanding, there is plenty of hate and racism in Grand Junction. The above represents a small
Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters takes exception to atheists on social media
Embattled Republican Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters expressed contempt for atheists yesterday in a comment on social media, sowing
Shadowy Chamber “social welfare” group funds billboard thanking racially tone-deaf members of G.J. City Council “for their service”
The little-known, seedy political arm of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, the Western Colorado Business Alliance (WCBA), has
Mesa County Republican Party removes Facebook post suggesting George Floyd’s death was a hoax
The Colorado Times Recorder reported June 3 that the Mesa County Republican Party removed a post from its official Facebook
Activism, Democracy, Equal rights, Ethics, Ethnic/Minority, Grassroots advocacy
Protesting? Know your rights, and the risks
If you are among those taking to the streets to protest police brutality against people of color, the American Civil
Activism, Diversity, Education, Ethnic/Minority, Human rights, LGBT issues
New scholarship established for western Colorado LGBTQ+ students
Western Colorado’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender + (LGBTQ+) students have a new scholarship fund to boost their higher education aspirations,
Western Colorado Atheists and Freethinkers’ 2019 Student Essay Contest is ON, and the prizes are terrific.
Kids: want to make some easy money? Western Colorado Atheists and Freethinkers (WCAF), is announcing its 2019 Student Essay Contest.
Grand Junction mosque’s new sign vandalized
On August 31, the Islamic Center of Grand Junction unveiled a colorful new sign installed in front of its new
Activism, Consumer advocacy, Equal rights, Ethnic/Minority, Human rights, Immigration
What to do if ICE comes knocking: Know your rights
On the same day Trump’s raids on immigrant families are scheduled to start (today), Trump issued a series of tweets
Activism, Children, Education, Ethics, Ethnic/Minority, Human rights, Intolerance, Propaganda, Violence
Free digital literacy resources available from Southern Poverty Law Center
Are you a teacher looking for ways to teach kids how to tell the difference between real and “fake” news,
Annual Grand Junction Women’s March draws huge crowds again
The third annual Women’s March in Grand Junction on Saturday, January 19th, drew an enthusiastic crowd of about 2,000 liberal
Hate in Grand Junction on full display today at Mesa County Deplorables rally against refugees
An article in today’s Daily Sentinel says Mesa County Deplorables will hold a rally downtown today against the people who
Liberals, be very proud of who you are
Right wingers often disparage political liberals in western Colorado with nasty names like “libtard” and “snowflake.” Some even claim without
More on the hate culture in Grand Junction: “If you don’t like it, leave”
Note: I first published this article in August of 2018, but given President Trump’s recent racist statements toward four female
Western Slope pastor and Mesa County “Patriots” display stunning callousness towards refugees, children
Amid the massive “Keep Families Together” protests in over 750 cities across the country including in Grand Junction last weekend
City Council chooses to keep mostly Christian prayers at public meetings
At their workshop Monday evening, Grand Junction City Council decided mixing religion with government was a good thing to do,