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 […]
Corruption
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
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
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
Brainard Issue Sparks Fireworks at Council Meeting
As the first civil union in Mesa County was taking place across town in Grand Junction, Colorado, verbal fireworks flew
BP’s Deepwater Horizon Cover-Up
Newsweek magazine published a scathing expose’ this week about BP’s behind-the-scenes efforts to limit what the public saw and understood
Kroger-Owned City Market’s Fake “Your Health Matters” Ad Campaign
Recently City Market grocery stores, a chain owned by Kroger Company, started running billboards in Grand Junction, Colorado that say
“Legion of Christ” Documents Show Wide Cover-Up
A lawsuit in Rhode Island brought by the niece of a wealthy, deceased widow has cracked open thousands of previously
Corporations, Corruption, Ethics, Health, Lies, Safety, Secrecy, Tobacco, Tobacco documents
Documents Show Philip Morris Yielded to Scientific Blackmail
This tobacco industry document from the Philip Morris collection is a translation of a letter written by a German scientist named
In Wrongful Death Suit, Colorado Catholic Hospital Argues Fetuses are Not Viable Persons
On New Year’s Day in 2006, 31 year old Lori Stodghill went to the emergency room at St. Thomas More
Republicans’ REDMAP Strategy to Skew Future Elections in Their Favor
Republicans, finding themselves less able to win elections on the merits of their candidates and policy positions, are continuing to
Oklahoma Judge Orders Church as Punishment for Manslughter
Oklahoma 17 year old Tyler Alred pled guilty to first-degree manslaughter after drinking and driving last December 3 and getting
Expedia Uses its Clout to Crush Small, Independent Hotels
Years ago, Tony and Cheri quit their jobs, left their lives in the U.S. and risked their entire life savings
Consumer advocacy, Corruption, Ethics, Health, politics, Safety, Tobacco, Violence
NRA Blocks Data Collection on Public Health Impact of Guns
The U.S. government has invested billions to determine the causes behind traffic fatalities and used that information to make policies
Hostess Fleeced its Workers, Showered Execs with Extra Cash
Hostess Brands publicly blamed its workers’ union for forcing it out of business, but now Hostess CEO Gregory Rayburn has admitted to
Romney Doubles Down on Lie Told to Ohioans
GOP Presidential candidate Mitt Romney openly lied — again — at a campaign event in Defiance, Ohio Thursday, October 25,
This is Going to Hurt: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Say Can Cost You
Insurance companies are hot targets in the national discussion of skyrocketing medical costs and health care reform. But there is