Grand Junction Free Press Articles by Linn and Ari Armstrong
For articles more recent than March 2, 2012, please see the Grand Junction Free Press category at AriArmstrong.com.
March 2, 2012: Suit Seeks to Lobato-mize Colorado's Constitution
February 17, 2012: Search for Missing Friends Brought Out Heroes
February 3, 2012: With 'Cake Bill,' Have Your Freedom and Eat It, Too
January 20, 2012: Natelson Brings Original Constitution to Colorado Activists
January 6, 2012: Take Responsibility When Carrying a Gun
December 23, 2011: 'Twas the night before they occupied the North Pole
December 9, 2011: Gessler Emerges as the Free Speech Secretary of State
November 25, 2011: Offer Gifts of Liberty This Season
November 11, 2011: Listeria Outbreak Cries for Changes, Not Hysteria
October 28, 2011: Thank the Industrial Revolution for Longer Life
October 14, 2011: A Parable of Shoe Stores and Bureaucrats
September 30, 2011: Prop. 103. Would Hurt Working Families, Kill Jobs
September 16, 2011: The Saul Alinsky Connection: Obama's Unprincipled Class Warfare Threatens the Nation
September 2, 2011: Nation Needs Shared Liberty, Not Sacrifice
August 19, 2011: Rights Violations, Nihilism Underlie Today's Bad News
August 5, 2011: Corporations Aren't People, So Stop Taxing Them
July 22, 2011: Left and Right Assault Free Speech
July 8, 2011: Stop the Hatchet Job on Medical Marijuana Shops
June 24, 2011: Colorado Slips in Freedom Index
June 10, 2011: Spending Limits Protect Against Factions
May 27, 2011:
Why Spending More for Local Goods Harms the Economy
Originally, "Channel 11 piece peddles economic nonsense"
May 13, 2011: Colorado's Campaign Laws Throw Common Sense Out the Window
April 29, 2011:
Films Show Fight Against Tyranny
(Atlas Shrugged, Harry Potter, King's Speech)
April 15, 2011: Walter Walker Opposed Grand Junction's Socialists
April 1, 2011: TV Reporters to Register with the Federal Government
March 18, 2011: Stripper Welfare Illustrates Why Charity Should Be Voluntary
March 4, 2011: Guarantee to Unions the Same Rights the Rest of Us Have
February 18, 2011: Grand Junction Could Use Some Common Sense Economics
February 4, 2011:
How About School Choice for Everyone?
(Read also Vincent Carroll's article on the subject.)
January 21, 2011: 'Citizens' Budget' Points Toward a Wiser, More Frugal Government
January 7, 2011: Resolve to Expand, Use, and Produce
December 24, 2010: Christmas Could Be Challenging for Colorado's Old Timers
December 10, 2010: Time for a Free Market in the Alcohol Industry
November 26, 2010: Assault the Enemy, Not the Citizenry
November 12, 2010: Time for Real Choices at the Ballot Box
October 29, 2010: Don't 'Privatize' Social Security, Phase It Out
October 15, 2010: Shrill Hysterics Distract from Debate over Spending Cuts
October 1, 2010: Salazar Wants Economic Controls, Personal Liberty
September 17, 2010: Am. 62 Would Ban the Pill and Endanger Women
September 3, 2010: Under Nanny State, We Don't Feel Like Dancing
August 20, 2010: Tipton Wants Economic Liberty, Social Controls
August 6, 2010: Harry Potter's Lessons for Journalists
July 23, 2010: Hazlitt and Bastiat Answer Today's Economic Fantasies
July 9, 2010: While Norton Smears Buck, We Call Him a Hero
June 25, 2010: Americans Look to Big Ideas of Liberty: Resurgence of Ayn Rand
June 11, 2010: Saying goodbye to life's mentors
May 29, 2010: By Endorsing Horrific 'Personhood' Measure, Republicans Court Defeat
May 14, 2010: On Immigration, Too Many Conservatives Oppose Liberty
April 30, 2010: Value Adders Should Reap Rewards, Not New Taxes
April 16, 2010: Coal Remains King for Reliable, Economical Energy
April 2, 2010: May be Time to Dump 'Emergency' Sales Tax
March 19, 2010: Legislative Assault on Amazon Hurts Colorado Business
March 5, 2010: Races for governor, U.S. Senate getting heated
February 15, 2010: Seeking Substance in the Energy Debate
February 2, 2010: At Least Dan Maes Answered the Questions
January 18, 2010: Candidates Should Giddy Up and Answer Survey
January 4, 2010: What Are Conservatives Trying to Conserve?
December 21, 2009: Ralph Carr Shows Politicians Can Stand for Liberty
December 7, 2009: Have a Harry Potter Christmas
November 23, 2009: People Vote for Freedom with Their Feet and Effort
November 9, 2009: Low-Cost Tech Could Cool Planet
October 26, 2009: Radical Environmentalists Undermine Human Progress
October 12, 2009: James Warner Shares Light of Liberty
September 28, 2009: Fifty Ways to Leave Obama
September 14, 2009: Restore Free Market to Address Pre-existing Conditions
August 31, 2009: Debunking Health Care Reform Myths
August 17, 2009: That Government Is Best Which Protects Individual Rights
August 3, 2011: In Health Debate, Left and Right Need to Check Premises
July 20, 2009: DeMint's Health Handouts Violate Liberty
July 6, 2009: Politicians Caused Mortgage Meltdown
June 24, 2009: Reject Political Control of Health Care
June 8, 2009: Are You a Conservative or a Liberal?
May 25, 2009: WWII: 'Invasion Forces Headed for Japan'
May 11, 2009: Legislature Passes Job-Killing Bills
April 27, 2009: After Tea, Try Liberty
April 13, 2009: Grand Junction Tea Party
March 30, 2009: Everyone Is Welcome at Hamburger Mary's
March 16, 2009: Concealed Carry for County Employees?
February 16, 2009: Cell Phones and Driving
February 2, 2009: Stop the Bailout: Salazar Promotes Special-Interest Warfare
January 20, 2009: Obamanomics Threatens Economic Recovery
January 5, 2009: Shut Down Corporate Welfare for Tourism
December 22, 2008: Bailout for Santa Claus?
November 24, 2008: Make Gun Training a Priority
December 8, 2008: Politicians Caused and Worsened the Great Depression
November 10, 2008: Ayn Rand Doesn't Need a Bailout
October 27, 2008: Time to Speak Out for Free Speech
October 13, 2008: Mark Your Colorado Ballot for Liberty
September 29, 2008: Mesa County Candidates Discuss Economics, Self-Defense
September 15, 2008: Hank Brown Rallies Republican Majority for Choice
September 1, 2008: Why Harry Potter Fans Should Read Ayn Rand
August 18, 2008: Amendment 48 Would Harm Actual People
August 4, 2008: Massage Licensing Rubs Special Interests
July 21, 2008: How Obama Lost Another Vote
July 7, 2008: Supreme Court Issues Spirited Gun Ruling
June 23, 2008: Government Granted Amnesty -- And Should Do So Again
June 9, 2008: Should Government Own Wilderness?
May 26, 2008: Heroes Live in Shadow of War
May 12, 2008: Politics Imposes External Harms
April 28, 2008: Tax-Subsidized Recreation Brings Conflict
April 14, 2008: Presidential Candidates Play Zero-Sum Games
March 31, 2008: Israel Under Terrorism
March 17, 2008: Israel and the Law
March 3, 2008: Israel Trip Offers Lessons On Countering Terror
February 18, 2008: Legislature Tries to Restrict Guns, Abortion
February 4, 2008: Freedom is Compassionate, Force is Not
January 21, 2008: Medicine: The High Costs of Political Controls
January 7, 2008: New Year's Resolutions for the Legislature
December 24, 2007: Christmas Eve Offers A Celebration Of Life
December 10, 2007: Amend Your Schedule to Celebrate Bill Of Rights Day
November 26, 2007: The Debate Over Term Limits Continues
November 12, 2007: New Administration Promotes Same Old Corporate Welfare
October 29, 2007: World Series Ticket Meltdown A Boon For Scalpers
October 15, 2007: Insurance Mandates Threaten Your Health
October 2, 2007: People Can Pick A Mover Without City Force
September 17, 2007: To Help The Poor, Preserve Capitalism
September 3, 2007: Reformers Demand More Labor For Politically-run Medicine
August 20, 2007: 'Choice' Matters Only with Rights
August 6, 2007: 'Make My Day' Plus Preparation Can Prevent Crime
July 23, 2007: Harry Potter Joins Ranks Of Dangerous Books
July 10, 2007: Happy Birthday, Atlas Shrugged
June 25, 2007: Independence Day Brings Back Memories
June 11, 2007: Health Socializers Ignore Benefits Of Liberty, Harms Of Controls
May 28, 2007: Memorial Day Reminds Us Of The Value Of Freedom
May 14, 2007: The French Don't Get Fat -- Or Great Medical Treatment
April 30, 2007: Police And On-location Responders Need Emergency Training
April 16, 2007: Western Slope Should Reject Club 20's Health Proposal
April 2, 2007: In Medicine, Politicians Aren't Santa Clause
March 19, 2007: Don't Raise Net Taxes; Find Savings Elsewhere
March 5, 2007: Time to 86 the 208 Healthcare Commission
February 19, 2007: New Zealand Offers Lessons For Constraining State Power
February 5, 2007: Socialized Medicine Is Bad For Your Health
January 22, 2007: Fulfill Colorado's Promise Of Liberty
January 8, 2007: GOP Should Move Toward Individual Rights
December 25, 2006: Grandparents Remind Us Of Season's Meaning
December 11, 2006: Danish Cartoon Publisher Defends Free Speech, Religion
November 27, 2006: Farewell to a Real Liberal
November 13, 2006: Republicans Beat Themselves This Election
October 30, 2006: Vote Liberty This Election
October 16, 2006: Vote Caskey over 'Boondoggle' Buescher
October 2, 2006: Ritter Opposes Right Of Self-defense
September 18, 2006: King tops Alward in House District 54
September 4, 2006: Republicans Race To Impose Government Controls
August 21, 2006: Beauprez Camp Learns Of Sheep And Men
August 7, 2006: NRA Introduces New Firearms Course
July 24, 2006: Penry for State Senate
July 10, 2006: 'Both Ways Bob' Can Diffuse The Title
June 26, 2006: Property Rights, Not Political Power, Should Control Land
June 12, 2006: Try Free Markets For Real Economic Development
May 29, 2006: Republicans Duke It Out
May 15, 2006: Remember How Precious Life Is
May 1, 2006: Politicians Undermine Property Rights
April 17, 2006: Market Illusory In Ambulance Case
April 3, 2006: Wage Controls Hurt The Poor
March 20, 2006: First Amendment Protects Individual Rights
March 6, 2006: The Capitalist Manifesto
February 20, 2006: Liberal Education Includes Second Amendment
February 6, 2006: Volunteering for Safety and Empowerment
January 23, 2006: The State of Bill Owens
January 9, 2005: Just Say Yes To A Life Filled With Value
December 26, 2005: This Christmas, Support Home Town Heroes
December 12, 2005: It's Your Bill of Rights
November 28, 2005: Merry Bill of Rights Day
November 14, 2005: Ref. C: All Over But The Crying
October 31, 2005: CUT Ratings Scary for West Slope Taxpayers
October 17, 2005: Be Prepared For Home-town Emergency
October 3, 2005: You Might Be A Spendthrift If...
September 19, 2005: State Legislature Must Protect Property Rights
September 5, 2005: The True Costs of Ref. C
August 22, 2005: Moral Clarity and War
August 8, 2005: Bernie Buescher's Budget Bluster
July 19, 2005: The Shale City Communist
July 2005: Lemmings Oppose Fiscal Responsibility