“Everyone has heard the story of the three bears and how Goldilocks came in and wreaked havoc on their little home…”
OPINION: MLK’s Dream Lives On
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…
HMPRESENTLY: The President’s Code-Speak
President Trump is adept at saying things — at suggesting one thing or another — without directly saying exactly what he has in mind…
Colorado Department of Local Affairs Awards $7 Million Through Energy Impact Programs
“Each EIAF award is a crucial step toward meeting the state’s goals for sustainability,” Garcia added…
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”…
FIELD NOTES: Lessons Learned from Colorado Wildfires, Part Two
“There’s literally not enough seed,” Garner said. “It’s like trying to buy toilet paper in the middle of a pandemic. It’s just not there…”
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…
Environmental Coalition Challenges Wolf Delisting
“We have seen what happens when ‘management’ of wolves is returned to hostile state wildlife agencies disinterested in maintaining robust, stable, and genetically diverse wolf populations…”
FIELD NOTES: Lessons Learned from Colorado Wildfires, Part One
Before last summer, the Hayman Fire was the largest wildfire in Colorado’s recorded history, at over 138,114 acres…
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…
READY, FIRE, AIM: Jaywalking Through America
Criminal activities can be fascinating. When viewed from a reasonable distance…
Colorado Graduation Rates Still Climbing…but a Decline on the Way?
“Many things have moved to a virtual space. We are hearing about a big push toward virtual internships and career fairs and an increase in industry-sponsored projects….”
Colorado Reports MIS-C Cases in Children
“There’s still a lot we don’t know about MIS-C, and the notable increase in cases is a clear reminder that our children are also at risk of serious complications from COVID-19…”
EDITORIAL: One Hell of a Year, Part Twelve
“I thought, ‘If these people are getting a vaccine, why isn’t my mother?’” Sandford said…
The Pros and Cons of Strong Towns, Part Two
The neighborhood I live in used to have a dozen different grocery stores. Today it has none…
READY, FIRE, AIM: The Almost Perfect Cat
My cat, Roscoe, is nearly perfect. Not bad, for a $20 donation to the Humane Society. But… can he compete with Qoobo?
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…