Author: Ken Buck
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OPINION | Why progressives wage war on history
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Ken Buck Princeton University’s decision to remove the name “Woodrow Wilson” from its School of Public and International Affairs is a big win for progressive activists, and the implications will extend far beyond the campus. It hardly surprises me, in today’s polarizing environment, that my alma mater caved to pressure from radical progressives. What is…
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OPINION | A tale of two mayors: Sanctuary policies are a bigger threat than pit bulls
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Ken Buck While dangerous criminal illegal immigrants roam the streets of Denver, Mayor Michael Hancock is more concerned about upholding a law that prevents his city’s residents from owning pit bulls. Thankfully, not all Colorado mayors in Colorado have misaligned priorities. Dog lovers in Colorado Springs are free to own pit bulls and Mayor John…
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Buck: Democrats need to set aside partisan bluster, fund fight against Zika
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Zika is on the move in the United States, infecting mothers and causing birth defects in our children. That’s why I was appalled to read Congresswoman Diana DeGette’s attempt to shift the blame in these pages by blaming Republicans for holding up funding. Let me set the record straight. House Republicans have worked diligently to…
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Buck: Government red tape must be cut on water storage projects
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In Northern Colorado, water is life for our farmers, ranchers, and cities. Unfortunately, government regulation and red tape has limited the available water, harming the economy and Colorado families. The story in Northern Colorado goes something like this. The region is a breadbasket, contributing significantly to the world’s agricultural bounty. The area is also a…
