RtB News & Opinion

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...

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.

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...

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

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...

Bill Heller RtB Writers Group Letter to the Editor Grand Junction Daily Sentinel September 13, 2024 With the contest between the former...

Glenn Whitaker RtB Writers Group Letter to the Editor Grand Junction Daily Sentinel September 11, 2024 When obviously intelligent people...

Max Stites 9/6/2024 RtB Writers Group I was born in 1942. Yes, I am old.  As others in my generation, I have seen and experienced much in...