Justice for me, not for thee: why one person's denial of due process should worry every American.

An Update from the Board March 2025 RTB Supporters:   Restore the Balance (RTB) came into being in 2021 in reaction to the events on...

By Dave Murphy, Chair, Board of Directors, Restore the Balance Originally published in The Daily Sentinel, October 29, 2025 In his column published in the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel  on Oct. 18, Timothy King makes several points. He notes that some online reactions to Charlie Kirk’s murder along with other instances of hate speech that celebrate violence are deeply concerning and should be condemned. He goes on to state that leaders who dehumanize others contribute to a po

At Restore the Balance, we were shocked and dismayed by the news of the political assassination of Charlie Kirk. We reject political...

Do you think you’re able to speak up about anything that’s troubling because you’re an American citizen, or because you’re educated, or...

By Eric Sondermann As first published in Colorado Politics, the Denver Gazette, and Colorado Springs Gazette. We’re proud to share this...

We couldn’t agree more with this thoughtful piece by former Mesa County Sheriff Riecke Claussen in today’s Daily Sentinel. In a time when...

RTB folks:  As we start our 250th year of independence, we are inundated by news of what’s at risk, what’s not working, and what to gripe...

RTB Supporters, Many of you joined us at the No Kings Day  protest at Canyon View Park on Saturday, June 14, and your presence mattered!...

Originally published in the Sentinel on June 4, 2025.

On this upcoming June 6, show your support for those who’ve served by joining the Stand With Veterans community event. Gathering at 5 PM...

Dear Supporters, At times RTB is notified of opportunities to gain information on topics of interest.  The Town Hall below is hosted by...

Elections have consequences.  America is learning the truth of that statement as we witness the upending of normalcy with the Trump...

Half-cent sales tax passes with strong voter support By Christian Burney Herald Staff Writer Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025 7:47 PM Updated...

Education Forum/Town Hall with Colorado State Board of Education Members Come join Kathy Plomer (At Large SBOE member) and Sherri Wright...

At times RTB is notified of opportunities to gain information on topics of interest.  This event is hosted by Stand for the Constitution...

Same Mission, New Approach The new year has been busy! In our evolving political climate, the RTB Board will be working to more clearly...

Glenn Whitaker Letter to the Editor Grand Junction Daily Sentinel February 12, 2025 I am amused by those like Mr. Kearsley who are...

Max Stites Letter to the Editor Grand Junction Daily Sentinel February 12, 2025 Ben Franklin warned us to tend to our republic or risk...

Greg Walcher Daily Sentinel Op Ed October 25, 2024 When President Kennedy explained the goal of sending a man to the moon, he said the...

Betsy Longenecker RtB Writers Group October 17, 2024 I never should have been born; that is, if you looked at the odds. In 1944-45, my...

For immediate release October 11, 2024 Restore the Balance

Alaska Sen. Cathy Giessel, a Republican, initially opposed all-candidate primaries and ranked choice general elections, which is on the...