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Anja Sophia Crooks
Jun 90 min read
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Justice for Me, Not for Thee
Justice for me, not for thee: why one person's denial of due process should worry every American.
Betsy Longenecker
Apr 183 min read
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RTB - Same Mission, New Focus
An Update from the Board March 2025 RTB Supporters: Â Restore the Balance (RTB) came into being in 2021 in reaction to the events on...

Restore the Balance
Mar 172 min read
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Cruelty as a Political Feature, Not a Bug
By Eric Sondermann As first published in Colorado Politics, the Denver Gazette, and Colorado Springs Gazette. We’re proud to share this...
Anja Sophia Crooks
Aug 24 min read
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The elephant in the room - Riecke Claussen
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...
Anja Sophia Crooks
Jul 301 min read
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Anja Sophia Crooks
Jul 230 min read
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Do I Love America?
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...
Anja Sophia Crooks
Jul 91 min read
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Hope, Resistance, and 3,000 Voices: No Kings Day Reflections
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!...
Anja Sophia Crooks
Jun 172 min read
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RtB Community Social Hour
Join members of RtB and the community for our second Monthly Social Hour on June 18th, 4:30 - 6:30, at Kannah Creek (located on 12th...
Anja Sophia Crooks
Jun 91 min read
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Letters to the Editor
Originally published in the Sentinel on June 4, 2025.

Restore the Balance
Jun 51 min read
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Join Us to Stand With Veterans – June 6, 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...

Restore the Balance
Jun 21 min read
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RtB Community Social Hour
Join members of RtB and the community for a Social Hour on May 14th, 4:30, at Kannah Creek (on 12th street). This event is open to the...
Kaci Cole
May 71 min read
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Town Hall with Rick Taggart
Dear Supporters, At times RTB is notified of opportunities to gain information on topics of interest. The Town Hall below is hosted by...
Kaci Cole
May 51 min read
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2025 Spring Gathering
Elections have consequences. America is learning the truth of that statement as we witness the upending of normalcy with the Trump...
Kaci Cole
Apr 291 min read
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Kip Koso, Shirley Gonzales and Jessika Buell win election to Durango City Council
Half-cent sales tax passes with strong voter support By Christian Burney Herald Staff Writer Tuesday, Apr 1, 2025 7:47 PM Updated...

Restore the Balance
Apr 45 min read
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Town Hall with State Board of Education Members
Education Forum/Town Hall with Colorado State Board of Education Members Come join Kathy Plomer (At Large SBOE member) and Sherri Wright...

Restore the Balance
Apr 41 min read
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GJ City Council Candidate Forum
At times RTB is notified of opportunities to gain information on topics of interest. This event is hosted by Stand for the Constitution...

Restore the Balance
Mar 181 min read
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RTB News March 2025
Same Mission, New Approach The new year has been busy! In our evolving political climate, the RTB Board will be working to more clearly...

Restore the Balance
Mar 122 min read
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A ‘golden age’ for America or nothing more than fool’s gold?
Glenn Whitaker Letter to the Editor Grand Junction Daily Sentinel February 12, 2025 I am amused by those like Mr. Kearsley who are...
Glenn Whitaker
Feb 182 min read
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