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Democrats in public TV debate squabble over pro-Kennedy attack ad
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With just 27 days left until the gubernatorial primaries, Democratic candidates Mike Johnston, Donna Lynne, Cary Kennedy and Jared Polis went head-to-head during the taping of the debate series “Colorado Decides” Wednesday. The discussion covered everything from Bernie Sanders’ influence in the Democratic party to Colorado facing a forthcoming economic recession, as well as the…
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College leaders focus on cost, technology, first-gen. students in Colorado
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DENVER – Colorado business leaders, higher-education officials and policymakers converged at the History Colorado Center Wednesday afternoon to discuss how the needs of college students could be better met through funding and technology. Debbie Hughes, vice president of the Business Higher Ed Forum, moderated a panel made up of University of Denver Chancellor Rebecca…
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Black History Month: Rep. Leslie Herod is an unapologetic champion
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State Rep. Leslie Herod is my legislative spirit animal. Unapologetic about her work, yet fully committed to making things happen and willing to cross party lines to get the job done. She’s is a champion of the people. Crafting legislation that focuses on the folks who are often forgotten or mislabeled. Like many other Americans,…
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Skill-based, not degree-based, jobs will power Colorado’s future, leaders say
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From social media to the way we shop and everything in between, technology undoubtedly permeates our daily lives. Some children get an iPhone before they’re old enough to get a job and toddlers understand how to locate and operate apps before they can recite the alphabet. Growing up a millennial, I was raised on Mavis…
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‘Historic Eight’ black legislators are working on issues affecting Coloradans of color
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As the legislative session started Wednesday you could feel the excitement and anxiety in both chambers. Priorities were laid out for the next 119 days, including working to improve Colorado’s roads, addressing a projected shortfall in state employees’ pension system, expanding rural broadband accessibility, tackling energy, solving the state’s opioid crisis and ensuring men and…
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Nothing new about sexual harassment, but is there a new course ahead?
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Sexual misconduct, inappropriate behavior and even assault are, of course, not new experiences for women or men. Reports show that 1 in 6 boys and 1 in 4 girls are sexually abused by age 12, and it’s usually by someone they know well. These stats are incomplete and inaccurate as they represent the number of…
