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Such hubris never before seen in Colorado | Jon Caldara

Updated 7 hours ago

The great 19th-century historian Lord Acton said it best: “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Acton was building on the teachings of...

Mountain Lion/Pheasant Green Chile a hit! | Capitol M | Week of April 25, 2026

Updated 15 hours ago

The lighter side of the state Capitol, although if you were eating at the barbecue Thursday, you are probably not any “lighter.” With the arrival...

Passenger train service from Denver to Fort Collins? | Cronin and Loevy

Updated 1 day ago

A “Joint Service” plan is being developed that would bring passenger rail service from Denver north to Fort Collins by 2029. The passenger trains would...

The applicability of Hungary’s election to our politics | SONDERMANN

Updated 1 day ago

American conservatives, largely synonymous these days with MAGA save for a few lonely voices of courage and dissent, have plenty to lament. Their domination of...

Is integration the best way to mitigate Colorado education’s achievement, opportunity gaps? | Paula Noonan

Updated 3 days ago

A workhorse emerges in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District? | Hal Bidlack

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Voters sour on Dems — as Republicans head for the cliff | Dick Wadhams

Updated 6 days ago

When former friends conclude we are the problem, we have a problem | Miller Hudson

Updated 6 days ago

Nebraska Sandhill ranching wrecked by Morrill Fire | Rachel Gabel

Updated 6 days ago

Colorado’s lawmakers lie on the ballot, again, to take away TABOR | Jon Caldara

Updated 1 week ago

Lincoln – Pragmatic, persistent, partisan coalition-builder | Tom Cronin

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A happier budget week | Capitol M | Week of April 18, 2026

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The grift at the core of Colorado ed department’s ‘innovation programs’ | Paula Noonan

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Cherry Creek school district plays defense | Jimmy Sengenberger

Updated 2 weeks ago

Just kidding about the separation of church and state? | Hal Bidlack

Updated 2 weeks ago

You may recall the old truism the three things you shouldn’t discuss at a cocktail party are religion, politics, and, well, that last one often...

A bill to bring back Colorado’s world-class music scene | OPINION

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By Akilah Graham and Bobby Rogers There was a time when Denver was a destination for music lovers. Jazz clubs lined our streets, and places...

When a species is managed atop a pedestal, it isn’t management — it’s emotion | Rachel Gabel

Updated 2 weeks ago

With petitions being tossed around like glitter at prom, it’s time for reasonable voters to sharpen their pencils and speak up. The first, of course,...

Let the state’s narrative-laundering season begin | Jon Caldara

Updated 2 weeks ago

Politics is a game of narrative. Whoever controls the narrative wins. Sure, the truth is interesting. But truth doesn’t sell. It takes time to uncover,...

Home rule has protected Colorado cities for more than 125 years | Cronin & Loevy

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Home rule has protected Colorado cities for over 125 years | Cronin and Loevy

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A longshot, upset bid and a few quick takes | SONDERMANN

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An “-“ends tribute in a week full of “odds” | Capitol M | Week of April 11, 2026

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The danger of when government goes rogue | Paula Noonan

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Yet again, when rights are in conflict | Hal Bidlack

Updated 3 weeks ago

Threats inside and out loom for Colorado’s Republicans | Dick Wadhams

Updated 3 weeks ago

Is it time for both parties to bail on Colorado’s political nominating system? | Miller Hudson

Updated 3 weeks ago

Recognizing the value of generational work | Rachel Gabel

Updated 3 weeks ago

Why the controversy with mail-in ballots? | Cronin & Loevy

Updated 3 weeks ago

Who are the kings being crowned here in Colorado? | Jon Caldara

Updated 3 weeks ago

Though most of us celebrate “No Kings Day” on July 4, the Trump-deranged got a head start last weekend with rallies around the state. Attendees...

Democrats rebounding without learning necessary lessons | SONDERMANN

Updated 3 weeks ago

“When we fight, we win!” That, reportedly, was the chant heard over and over again at the Colorado Democratic Assembly a week ago. It suggests...

An April Fool’s Day to remember | Capitol M | Week of April 4, 2026

Updated 3 weeks ago

The lighter side of the Capitol, and if light were weight, the Capitol would have lifted off better than the Artemis II rocket on April...

Untraditional education platform makes fool out of state ed department | Paula Noonan

Updated 3 weeks ago

It’s April Fool’s week and ERBOCES, Education Re-envisioned BOCES, is one of the state’s biggest jokers. This untraditional education platform authorized through five founding school...