RtB News & Opinion

RTB member Christina Shultz captured this stunning image of a fog bow in early January. A note from RTB:  The following newsletter was written prior to the tragic shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, which raises even more serious questions about ICE's tactics and the authority its officers claim to have. The shooting of Renee Nicole Good can no longer be viewed as an isolated incident. We encourage you to contact your representatives to voice your concerns about these troubling

This stunning photo was taken by our friend Mike Melneck at Rifle Falls State Park.  (Photo credit M J Melneck, 2026) Your Monday Update from RTB: Venezuela You would be hard-pressed to find someone who is not happy that President Maduro has been ousted. However, in these early days, we at RTB have many questions. Is this a violation of international law? Does the president have the unilateral power to remove a foreign head of state, and if so, what happens next? We do not ha

Do You Believe in the Rule of Law? What is Extremism? "Extremism" is a highly subjective and pejorative term that we generally prefer to avoid when referring to political behavior. As it has been said by people of goodwill: "The best criticism of the bad is the practice of the good". But in some cases, there are examples of extreme behavior that we believe need to be addressed because they have a direct impact on our lives in Western Colorado. One such example is from Donald

"Extremism" is a highly subjective, pejorative term that we generally like to avoid when referring to political behavior.  As it has been said by people of goodwill, "The best criticism of the bad is the practice of the good."  But in some cases, there are examples of extreme behavior that we believe need to be addressed because they have a direct impact on our lives in Western Colorado. One such example is from Donald Trump, President of the United States, in a statement he

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...