As we transition into a new executive director at the end of the year, it is important for this person to know what areas they should be focusing on…
Last Call to Enjoy ‘The Odd Couple, Female Version’ at PSCA
This exuberant staging caps a memorable season at Thingamajig Theatre, notable for its emotional depth and artistic versatility…
EDITORIAL: Dream of a Tiny Home Village, Part One
“So three years ago, we were living in Dallas, Texas. You know, deep in suburbia. We both had full-time jobs and three little kids…”
Advocates Brace for Trump Cuts to Education Department
“The idea that this is motivated by some genuine interest in making these agencies more efficient is a farce…”
OPINION: Tools for Winning the Climate Debate, Part Two
Saul Alinsky must be rolling over in his grave that concerned citizens from the right of the political spectrum are using his rules to defeat the left…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Celebrating National Nutrition Month
There’s no question that selecting fresh, healthy ingredients is fundamental to older adult nutrition…
BOOKISH: Tough Love for Crime Writers
Her protagonist is an attractive and perfectly presentable wife and mother. By day she bakes chocolate chip cookies…
LIBRARY NEWS: Community Partnerships Expand Your Library’s Reach
In a new community outreach program, Judy, adult services librarian, is leading a free Ageless Grace exercise program at the Senior Center every Monday…
Proposed Bill Would Allow Colorado Voters to Add More Money to School Lunch Program
In its first year, the program provided more than 100 million meals to students and saved families up to $1,300 per child per year…
EDITORIAL: The Politics of Charter Schools, Part Three
“So many of us fall into the trap of, ‘I just want to be an educator. This politics stuff is not for me. I don’t want to do that’…”
STRONG TOWNS: Economies of Scale Won’t Solve the Housing Crisis
The innovation we need is a bottom-up revolution — one where local governments take the lead in deregulating and financing the construction of entry-level housing…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Things We Will Never Know
The great French mathematician and philosopher René Descartes once wrote, “I think, therefore I am…”
OPINION: Tools for Winning the Climate Debate, Part One
Boy, did they ever take Saul Alinsky’s rules seriously. In many ways, it became the “progressive” Bible…
Political Coalition in Colorado Plans ‘Transparency’ Ballot Measure Amid Concerns at the Capitol
“The public is begging for transparency and accountability. I don’t love getting CORA requests, but it holds me accountable. It keeps me on my toes…”
The Importance of Primary Care
Primary care is the backbone of community health. It’s all about prevention, wellness check-ups, and treating common illnesses…
LETTER: Concerning an Epitaph for the U.S.
The United States was the only country to vote against a United Nations resolution declaring an “International Day of Hope…”
OPINION: Where Is Rick, When We Need Him Most?
Among other things, the text inspired me to revisit Casablanca, the 1942 classic directed by Michael Curtiz…
EDITORIAL: The Politics of Charter Schools, Part Two
“Dr. Perry is completely committed to closing the educational inequities that plague our youth and families in low-income communities…”
How the FDA Opens the Door to Risky Chemicals in America’s Food Supply
The FDA’s restraints on food ingredients are limited and relatively feeble, especially compared with those in Europe…