Author: Barry Farah
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THE PODIUM | Masking freedom, ignoring science
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Barry Farah The governor is playing a dangerous game with COVID-19. Though some inconclusive studies reflect a potential curbing of COVID transmission with a mask mandate, there is scientific data against the efficacy of masks. Still, Gov. Polis rejects this science, calling people who don’t wear their “damn masks” “selfish bastards” and imposing a statewide mask…
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THE PODIUM | A double-standard on right to gather
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Barry Farah A couple weeks ago, the president said, “Open churches now.” He argued that it is an essential service. Most church leaders will argue that regular church attendance is helpful for the mind, will and emotions. And, of course, allowing churches to meet is an explicit First Amendment right. Though churches are gradually opening…
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Learn from mistakes before the next emergency
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Barry Farah We know employment numbers are bad, but this is historic. After peaking in February 2020 at 129,437,450, the numbers for April 2020 reflected the largest drop in employment in U.S. history at over 20 million – down to 109,052,774. To locate monthly employment that low, you have to reach back to March 2011.…
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Veterans department must change the way it does business
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Some government agencies should shrink. Some should be eliminated. And some should be reimagined to better serve their recipients – and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is a prime example. We all want to take care of our deserving veterans. But, so far, no one has been able to fix the problems of fraud,…
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Our state must get back on track — in pursuit of ‘the Colorado way’
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I have a vision for Colorado – I want all Coloradans to be able to securely enjoy the blessings of freedom principles – principles rooted in the American Idea. The American Idea evolved over millennia through people who had a quest for freedom. The highlights include the Magna Carta in the early 13th century, which…
