Author: Jimmy Sengenberger
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Cherry Creek school district plays defense | Jimmy Sengenberger
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Cherry Creek Schools is a shadow of its former self. When I graduated from Grandview High School in 2008, the district still earned its motto: “Dedicated to Excellence.” These days, Colorado’s fourth-largest district clings to that antiquated reputation even as it unravels in plain sight. Facing a nearly $20 million shortfall on an $840 million budget this…
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George Brauchler on Colorado’s ‘Jailbreak’ | The OpEdge Podcast
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We are pleased to introduce the inaugural episode of The OpEdge — The Gazette’s new opinion podcast. District Attorney and law enforcement hawk George Brauchler tells host and investigative columnist Jimmy Sengenberger what lawbreakers can expect in the 23rd Judicial District. Brauchler recaps his recent commentary for The Gazette — “Jailbreak” — detailing legislative Democrats’ efforts to empty Colorado…
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Hold DPS accountable — and they’ll come for you | Jimmy Sengenberger
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Last Thursday, the board of Denver Public Schools voted 5-1 to censure Director John Youngquist, who abstained from the vote. The verdict capped an inquisition Superintendent Alex Marrero had requested, accusing Youngquist of mistreating staff and showing racial bias. The district’s investigation was flimsy. In a context-light report stacking anonymous and often vague grievances, investigators…
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COLUMN: Government reopens — despite Colorado’s Dems | Jimmy Sengenberger
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Colorado’s congressional Democrats spent weeks pontificating about the disaster of a government shutdown. But when it came time to vote, every single one of them opposed reopening the federal government. Let that sink in. On Monday, the U.S. Senate approved a deal to fund the federal government through Jan. 30, with eight senators who caucus…
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Court must strike down under-21 gun ban | SENGENBERGER
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Jimmy Sengenberger On Monday, U.S. District Court Chief Judge Philip A. Brimmer issued a stay halting implementation of a new state law which raises the age to purchase firearms to 21 – violating the individual right to bear arms. This was the right call. In a case brought by Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, the court’s…
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Will the Colorado GOP compel speech — and steal votes? | SENGENBERGER
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Jimmy Sengenberger When the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the First Amendment right to free speech and artistic expression last month, the Colorado Republican Party rejoiced. “Something to actually be proud of on the last day of June!” the party’s official Twitter (now “X”) account tweeted, celebrating the Court’s decision in 303 Creative v. Elenis. “Colorado…
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Biden channels a long-ago prez on student loans | SENGENBERGER
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Jimmy Sengenberger In 1832, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in the case of Worcester v. Georgia. The decision – written by then-Chief Justice John Marshall – established parameters for the relationship between the federal government and the Indian nations, affirming that Georgia had no authority over the Cherokee nation. “John Marshall has…
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A contrasting option to bolster election integrity | SENGENBERGER
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Jimmy Sengenberger Since Colorado adopted statewide vote-by-mail in 2013, lawmakers and election officials have invested significant time and effort in tinkering with and improving the election system. This has earned our state great praise throughout the country and across the aisle. This status is something Democrats like Secretary of State Jena Griswold and U.S. Reps.…
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Coloradans should cheer as SCOTUS reaffirms Constitution | SENGENBERGER
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Jimmy Sengenberger Last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) wrapped up its 2022-2023 term with a series of landmark decisions concerning crucial, controversial and significant issues. Overall, the Court signaled its intent to reaffirm the U.S. Constitution and its limits on government – bucking a century-long trend of permitting unconstitutional growth in government power and…
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From Tay Anderson to Joe Biden, does age matter? | SENGENBERGER
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Jimmy Sengenberger “Age is just a number,” we often hear – yet these days, it seems unavoidably relevant in politics. Growing numbers of Americans are concerned President Joe Biden’s age has caught up with him such that, when he’s on the ballot again at 82 years old, he’ll be disqualified. On the opposite end of…