President Trump is adept at saying things — at suggesting one thing or another — without directly saying exactly what he has in mind…
Category: Opinion/Letters
OPINION: The Misappropriation of Martin Luther King’s Message
Any politician supporting caging children cannot quote King with any shred of integrity…
EDITORIAL: The Inconvenient Truth About ‘Freedom of the Press’
Some of my friends have been complaining, recently, about the disappearance of certain commentators and websites upon which these friends have been depending for “alternative news”…
OPINION: A Note from Colorado Representative Jason Crow
This week, I’ve thought about that time and what would be different if my colleagues in the House and Senate had the courage to hold Trump accountable a year ago…
EDITORIAL: One Hell of a Year, Part Thirteen
Where is our vaccine for hatred? Seems like the new administration in Washington DC could focus some serious effort on that little project…
EDITORIAL: One Hell of a Year, Part Twelve
“I thought, ‘If these people are getting a vaccine, why isn’t my mother?’” Sandford said…
OPINION: Rep. Boebert’s Seditious Behavior
I wouldn’t normally take notice of ‘Mean Girls’ antics, but I work as a political columnist for a statewide newspaper. It’s literally my job to follow her…
EDITORIAL: One Hell of a Year, Part Eleven
He also noted that “the truth is always the bitterest of pills to swallow…”
OPINION: Senator Hickenlooper Reacts to January 6 Capitol Building Occupation
“As with so many things over the painful past year, Wednesday’s events crystallized what’s most important in our lives…”
EDITORIAL: One Hell of a Year, Part Nine
On September 14, Pfizer/BioNTech announced they would expand the Phase 3 trial of their COVID-19 vaccine to 44,000 test subjects…
OPINION: Open Letter to Colorado Representatives Lamborn and Boebert
The events of January 6 2021, which you each incited and directly encouraged, were a blatant assault on our country…
HMPRESENTLY: Bears Repeating!
“The kids in cages, Russian hacking, police brutality, voter suppression, Nazis weren’t enough for you? Got it….”
EDITORIAL: One Hell of a Year, Part Eight
A place for tourists to get out of the river, after a pleasant trip down the San Juan? We checked that one off…
OPINION: Power vs Duty
As many as thirteen senators have indicated that they will oppose certifying the votes of the Electoral College, in light of the many “allegations” of voter fraud…
EDITORIAL: One Hell of a Year, Part Seven
At its June 25 special meeting, the Town Council voted unanimously to remove me from the Planning Commission, “without cause…”
EDITORIAL: One Hell of a Year, Part Six
“We’re certainly seeing an increased number of visitors coming into town. Those are the folks that we don’t have to invite back…”
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: The Enlightened Society I was Born Into
Case in point. I recently had an extended conversation with a bright young man. He is a polite, soft-spoken, articulate college graduate…
EDITORIAL: One Hell of a Year, Part Five
“I’m trying to get a better understanding of the intent of the LUDC, and would like to know if you agree with my general understanding…”
EDITORIAL: Reincarnation Gets a Bit Dicey
The US Congress had a million things to worry about, as they struggled over the past few months to cobble together a compromise COVID relief bill, HR 133…