The next victim is likely to be birth control in America…
Category: Opinion/Letters
OPINION: Immigration a Key to Colorado’s Future Vitality
Washington needs to step up. It’s not just the humane thing to do; it’s the smart thing…
EDITORIAL: Frozen Children
This situation — frozen embryos in test tubes — posed a problem to seven justices sitting on the Alabama Supreme Court last week…
OPINION: As Fluoride Trial Wraps Up, EPA Defends its Inaction
The plaintiffs’ lineup of experts was stellar: some of the most widely acclaimed fluoride researchers in the world…
EDITORIAL: Town Council Takes the High Road to Resolve the Rooftop Screening Dispute
“My hope is that the County understands the Town’s position on the screening, and will provide appropriate screening on the Courthouse and the transit facility…”
OPINION: Struggling to Stay Positive
I won’t go into further details, except to note that the big, psychological ouch never quite went away…
EDITORIAL: Killing Us Softly with Homeowners Insurance, Part Four
Reportedly, the second-largest wildfire in California history, the Dixie Fire, was sparked when power lines owned by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) came into contact with a tree…
OPINION: Agreeing with Attorney General Weiser Regarding Proposed Kroger-Albertson Merger
I am extremely grateful that you have decided to fight against the merger of Kroger and Albertson’s for the People of Colorado…
A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW: Recent Conversations About Political Parties
The second episode occurred in a rural convenience store. At the checkout counter the clerk told me the price of the item I’d purchased — and I questioned the surprisingly high cost…
EDITORIAL: Killing Us Softly with Homeowners Insurance, Part Three
“I reminded them, we are a rural community. And one size does not fit all… from Louisiana to Montana to Colorado, we’re different…”
EDITORIAL: CDOT Shares Some News About Downtown’s Highway Project, Part Three
At the conclusion of the meeting, Ms. Lashbrooke invited everyone to participate in an online survey, and share their concerns about the project…
OPINION: U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher’s Departure is a Bad Sign for Democracy
U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis) was a rising star when he suddenly announced his plans to retire…
OPINION: Concerning Measures to Increase the Affordability of Housing
68% of Coloradans support a state law requiring cities and counties to increase housing near public transit…
LETTER: Donald Trump Doesn’t Belong on the Colorado Ballot
It seems like Trump likes to put our American people’s lives at risk…
EDITORIAL: Killing Us Softly with Homeowners Insurance, Part Two
“This will not bring your cost down. It’s not for that. It’s ‘insurance of last resort’ if you cannot get any insurance…”
EDITORIAL: CDOT Shares Some News About Downtown’s Highway Project, Part Two
“When you’re doing a concrete roadway, it becomes more critical to make sure we have what’s underneath the roadway taken care of…”
OPINION: How Mandatory Minimums Perpetuate Mass Incarceration
Eliminating mandatory minimum sentencing laws is essential to creating a more just and equitable criminal justice system…
EDITORIAL: Killing Us Softly with Homeowners Insurance, Part One
“In other words, the market is currently consolidating under only the five largest carriers. Which will make things more monopolistic…”
EDITORIAL: CDOT Shares Some News About Downtown’s Highway Project, Part One
“We’re about to embark on another project through downtown… but the project has sort of evolved over time. It’s grown….”