Weekly Email 4/27/26
- Anja Sophia Crooks
- Apr 27
- 3 min read
 Rabbit Ears Pass, CO |
Topic of the Week: The Courage to Listen Restoring balance to our political process does not mean taking the mathematical average of two extremes and making policy around that. It does not mean filling a quota with an equal number of conservatives and liberals. It does mean having the courage to listen respectfully to those with whom you disagree. It may mean tolerating those whom you view as intolerant, at least enough not to censor them or infringe upon their rights. As New York Times columnist and author David French writes in his book, Divided We Fall, "Our nation is built from the ground up to handle political disagreement. It is not built to endure mass-scale dishonesty and vindictiveness." French makes the case that our laws, our system of government, work only when exercised by individuals guided by tolerance and grace, as much as they are guided by commitment to liberty and justice. Tolerance and grace demand courage. It takes courage to disagree, especially if you hold a viewpoint that may be different from one held by your tribe, your family, or your political party. We appreciate you, our RTB members, for having the courage and commitment to stay engaged and being willing to listen. Speaking of listening, David French will be our guest speaker at our Annual Spring Gathering at CMU on May 21. Tickets here. If you know someone who might be interested in hearing David French, particularly members of the faith community or those who share his commitment to constitutional conservatism but aren't yet on our list, please consider forwarding this email. The more voices at the table, the better the conversation. |
Join Us — Two Ways to Attend Grand Junction Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6:30–9:00 p.m. | CMU | Get Your Tickets Here Durango — RTB La Plata Watch Party Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO | Get Your Durango Tickets Here Space is limited at both locations. Reserve your spot early! |
Upcoming Events May 7 — Courageous Colorado Lunch & Learn | 12:00–1:00 p.m. MT (virtual on zoom) Join KenDrell Collins from Voting Rights Lab for an overview of their Election Policy Tracker and a timely look at what's unfolding in election policy across the country. Open to all. RSVP here. May 21 — RTB Annual Spring Gathering | 6:30–9:00 p.m. | CMU Ballroom, Grand Junction Guest speaker: NYT columnist David French. Tickets here. May 21 — Durango RTB La Plata Watch Party Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO | Get Your Durango Tickets Here. Space is limited at both locations. Reserve your spot early! |
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