On Tuesday the nation was told the verdict of the police officers who murdered Breonna Taylor. Breonna was an EMT, on her way to becoming a nurse, asleep in her bed, when she was murdered by police officers in Louisville Kentucky, in March during a botched raid on her apartment. A grand jury… Continue Reading
If I hear one more public service announcement telling me, “To help us recover from this pandemic, please social distance, wear a mask and wash your hands often,” I will throw up. Continue Reading
Last week, a large coalition of organizations across the state officially launched their campaign to defeat Proposition 115, a ballot measure that would ban abortion later in pregnancy in Colorado. In an interview with Colorado Politics, Giuliana Day, a proponent of this ban, called this mea… Continue Reading
On June 8, 2002 the Hayman Fire introduced the state of Colorado to a new era of political concern: wildfire seasons that threaten the life, lifestyle and livelihood of statewide residents. Continue Reading
Will the current "Never Trump" character assassination attempts ever cease? Continue Reading
I am much disturbed by Rep. Ken Buck’s display of ignorance by wearing a T-shirt that says, “Kill them all, let God sort them out.” This is gross, especially from one who never served. As a former paratrooper and Ranger who fought in combat in both Korea and Vietnam, I don’t condone such a T… Continue Reading
This message is for Alexandra Killey from the Gardner environmentalist ad ("Sen. Cory Gardner's 'Both Parties' ad shows supporters from just one party," Aug. 26). I presume you are teaching your organization's young people to endorse a candidate without even a peek at the candidate's voting record? Continue Reading
With the lemming-like drive of mostly "blue state" officials to inflict an all-mail-ballot-for-president regimen on our country, should we not be asking the following serious questions? Continue Reading
Terrapin Care Station Government Affairs Director Nico Pento recently penned an op-ed defending his industry in reply to my commentary about negative trends in youth marijuana use in Colorado ("IN RESPONSE | Marijuana industry acts responsibly," Aug. 17). Upon close scrutiny, there are two k… Continue Reading
For more than 50 years, Club 20 has hosted the Fall Conference and Candidate Debates attended by literally hundreds of voters from across western Colorado. A tradition on the western slope, the Club 20 steak fry and debates are considered the kickoff event to the political season. Continue Reading
Gov. Polis says we need to treat SB-181 like a cake, follow the recipe and leave it be ("Give pivotal new oil & gas law a chance to work," July 24). But you don't bake a cake when your house is on fire! If the cake sets your house on fire, take it out of the oven and throw it on the ground! Continue Reading
"It has been 15 months since SB-181 was signed into law, yet fracking still continues in force near the front steps of our homes, schools and throughout our communities." Continue Reading
We are living in a complicated time. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused immense pain for families, employers and our state’s economy. Continue Reading
Our governor has signed a new executive order — his 135th since March 11 — mandating the use of face masks statewide in most "indoor spaces" and when using taxis or mass transit. The main justification given for this new government restriction on personal freedom was the alleged "spike" in new cases of COVID-19 in Colorado over the past few weeks. Continue Reading
One of John Locke’s principles of a legitimate government is that political power must be exercised by known, permanent laws. That seems to be missing today. Instead of known permanent laws, we see laws changing in the heat of the moment as a result of capitulation to mob rule. Indeed we ar… Continue Reading
Oscar Wilde once said, “Give the man a mask and he will tell you the truth.” Continue Reading
The recently reported judicial discipline data is actually GOOD news. Colorado's low rate of judicial discipline is evidence that something is right, not wrong. Continue Reading
Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration did not have the authority to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA. Since 2012, DACA has allowed undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children to remain here if they meet cert… Continue Reading
(Re: 'Report: Public discipline recommended against 3 judges in 2019...,' July 7) Continue Reading
As the nation tries to restart the economy, the nationwide death toll is rising rapidly. Deaths in New York City are up 79%; Chicago, up 71%; Los Angeles, up 250%. In Denver, the death rate is reaching historic highs. Continue Reading
Have the cities and communities burned in the urban riots of 1967-1968 ever completely recovered? Continue Reading
This time of year I'd normally be bombarded with graduation photos and party invitations. My husband and I have five children; we've been foster parents to 11 more, and now we're grandparents as well. So, you can imagine I've seen plenty of graduations. But, the feeling this year is distinct… Continue Reading
Doesn't last week's action of Gov. Polis, in coming down with full fury on the proprietors of the Castle Rock coffee shop, remind one of another "Fury" in "Alice in Wonderland"? Continue Reading
(Re: "Voters get it more often than we think," March 9.) Continue Reading
As of fall 2019, more than 220,000 students nationwide — including nearly 4,000 in Colorado — had pending claims they had been defrauded by their college or university and were eligible for loan forgiveness under the federal borrower defense rule. Sadly, the U.S. Department of Education’s re… Continue Reading
The ongoing trial of former movie producer Harvey Weinstein is a notable symbol of the #MeToo movement’s success, which has destroyed numerous powerful men for sexually assaulting and harassing women. Many thought that exposing this behavior would result in meaningful change and benefit wome… Continue Reading
"I found it hard to believe that someone supposedly as knowledgeable as Hal Bidlack would be in favor of eliminating the Electoral College ... Apparently, he would like New York and California to dictate the presidential elections." Continue Reading
William F Hineser: "How much longer can we live with uncertainty of not being able to distinguish the difference between a tax and a fee?" Continue Reading
Plastic is devastating our ecosystem Continue Reading
On Dec. 18, the Democratic majority of the U.S. House of Representatives vindicated both our Founding Fathers and historian Alexis De Tocqueville ("Democracy in America") when they warned of the “Tyranny of the Majority.” Blocking any majority from harming our country and our people was one… Continue Reading
Now that the sniping between pro- and anti-Trump partisans has arrived even in letters to community newspapers, should we not be asking far more salient questions such as: Continue Reading
Colorado Politics columnist Kelly Sloan should be congratulated for taking on the Polis administration’s paranoid approach to public policy and transparency ("SLOAN | Is Polis admin telling the press and public to butt out?" Oct. 31). Continue Reading
Re: "All Colorado U.S. house members vote against Trump on Turkey's intrusion into Syria," Oct. 16: Continue Reading
CoPo's latest letters to the editor. Continue Reading
"Haven't Colorado's voters repeatedly shown their wisdom by resoundingly rejecting all previous efforts to expand gambling?" Continue Reading
The Colorado Health Institute report in a recent "Podium" was based on a 2018 version of the bill, which used a very different funding mechanism ("THE PODIUM | Guess who'll pick up the tab for Colorado's reinsurance program," Sept. 4). It's not true that the act Gov. Polis signed into law dr… Continue Reading
Prescription drug prices are too expensive and prices continue to rise at intolerable rates, leading many Coloradans like me to choose between paying outrageous prices or rationing life-sustaining medications. Continue Reading
How is it that Denver International Airport's out-of-its-depth airport management, admittedly lacking even a competent COO (chief operating officer), entered into a so-called "public-private partnership" with foreign entities in direct violation of the Colorado Constitution's absolute prohib… Continue Reading
CoPo's latest letters to the editor. Continue Reading
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The homeless will run amok Continue Reading
Who's watching over schoolkids online? Continue Reading
Sex-ed bill raises troubling questions Continue Reading
Shades of gray on abuse and harassment Continue Reading
For Colorado's sake, renew federal conservation fund Continue Reading
People visit and have moved to our beautiful state of Colorado for the outdoors and the clean, fresh mountain air that accompanies it. I would love to keep our state beautiful, pristine, and appealing for both visitors and residents. Continue Reading
The much-anticipated midterm election is finally over, and at the national level the “blue wave” turned into a splash; Democrats gained a majority in the U.S. House, but lost seats in the U.S. Senate and received a mixed bag for governorships around the country. Continue Reading
I’ve worked in the oil and natural gas industry for five years; before that I knew nothing about oil and gas. If Proposition 112 was on the ballot back then, I probably would have voted yes. It sounds reasonable — until you read between the lines. Continue Reading
As the former superintendent of two Colorado school districts, Boulder and Jeffco, I suppose it is not surprising that I am a supporter of Amendment 73, which supports our school districts in meeting the mission to educate all of our children. Continue Reading
Our state has a problem. The cost of living continues to increase, but wages are not keeping up. Simply paying bills can be extraordinarily stressful. Unfortunately, there is an industry that exists solely to take advantage of people in this situation — payday lenders. Preying on those who require a helping hand is sickening. That is why I urge everyone to vote “Yes” on Proposition 111, which will reduce the allowable interest rate to a maximum APR of 36 percent. Continue Reading
