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Category: News/Politics

OPINION: MLK’s Dream Lives On

Posted on January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 by Post Contributor

Recently, the Colorado Center for Law and Policy cited overwhelming data in its State of Working Colorado 2020 report, indicating that a great many Colorado workers do not benefit from positive macro-economic growth…

Posted in News/Politics

Colorado Department of Local Affairs Awards $7 Million Through Energy Impact Programs

Posted on January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 by Post Contributor

“Each EIAF award is a crucial step toward meeting the state’s goals for sustainability,” Garcia added…

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EDITORIAL: The Inconvenient Truth About ‘Freedom of the Press’

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by Bill Hudson

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”…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

OPINION: A Note from Colorado Representative Jason Crow

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by Post Contributor

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…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

The Pros and Cons of Strong Towns, Part Two

Posted on January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 by Charles Marohn

The neighborhood I live in used to have a dozen different grocery stores. Today it has none…

Posted in News/Politics
OPINION: Rep. Boebert's Seditious Behavior

OPINION: Rep. Boebert’s Seditious Behavior

Posted on January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 by Post Contributor

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…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

New Year, New Laws for Colorado

Posted on January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 by Bill Hudson

Some of the new laws that went into effect this month resulted from ballot measures put before the voters last November. Other changes have resulted from legislation passed during last year’s General Assembly sessions…

Posted in News/Politics

EDITORIAL: One Hell of a Year, Part Ten

Posted on January 11, 2021January 2, 2026 by Bill Hudson

“Honestly, sir, I don’t think either are good options. I think that, in effect, the Town would be going against itself, and against its voters and constituents, and that wouldn’t be a good decision…”

Posted in News/Politics

Reactions to the Events of January 6

Posted on January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 by Bill Hudson

The first email to arrive, here at the Daily Post, concerning the events of January 6 in Washington DC, came from the Colorado Republican Committee…

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OPINION: Senator Bennet on Capitol Building Occupation

Posted on January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 by Post Contributor

So it is my fervent hope that the way that we respond to this today, my dear colleagues, is that we give the biggest bipartisan vote we can in support of our democracy…

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OPINION: Open Letter to Colorado Representatives Lamborn and Boebert

Posted on January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 by Post Contributor

The events of January 6 2021, which you each incited and directly encouraged, were a blatant assault on our country…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters

LETTER: The Herd Embraces Autocracy

Posted on January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 by Post Contributor

Maybe, the shift of population to the coasts… or the loss of factories… or the lifelong drift of the Boomers without any substantial involvement in their nation… drove their need for a Trump…

Posted in News/Politics
VIDEO: Colorado's Lauren Boebert Promises to Carry Her Glock to Congress

VIDEO: Colorado’s Lauren Boebert Promises to Carry Her Glock to Congress

Posted on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 by Post Contributor

Boebert’s aide told Reuters reporter Richard Cowan that she and “a posse of other House members” would soon propose changing the Democratic-controlled chamber’s rules so that she can pack her Glock wherever and whenever she wants…

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Colorado’s 13-Member Democratic Latino Caucus has Big Plans for 2021

Posted on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 by Post Contributor

Health care is top of mind, given the disproportionate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on communities of color, Valdez said…

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OPINION: Power vs Duty

Posted on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 by Post Contributor

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…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters
Archuleta County Has Moved to 'Level Orange'

Archuleta County Has Moved to ‘Level Orange’

Posted on January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 by Post Contributor

“Our goal is to empower counties to operate with the least restrictions possible, while at the same time ensuring protection of the public’s health and Colorado’s hospital capacity…”

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Colorado’s US Congressman Joe Neguse Leads New ‘Wildfire Caucus’

Posted on January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 by Post Contributor

“In response to a crisis, you need action groups to adapt to that crisis. But you also have to address the underlying cause of the crisis…”

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Colorado’s Eviction Ban Expires

Posted on January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 by Post Contributor

Approximately 36% of Colorado adults are currently living in households that are not current on their rent or mortgage payments…

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HMPRESENTLY: Maybe You Remember the TV Show, ‘Gomer Pyle’?

Posted on January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 by Harvey Radin

This would be totally weird and unprecedented in the nation’s history. That’s why the judge, thankfully, tossed out Congressman Gohmert’s lawsuit…

Posted in News/Politics, Opinion/Letters
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