opinion
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Primary voters rejected big money in politics | Paula Noonan
While we’re in an election campaign lull between now and Labor Day, we have time to consider the impact of $102 million in campaign contributions in the primary. In the general election, more money will fill candidate campaign coffers, and from the looks of things, ballot initiatives will get plenty of attention as well. The…
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Colorado’s primary proved in this political climate money doesn’t buy electoral happiness | Paula Noonan
To catch you up, campaign committees from this 2026 election cycle already collected and shoveled out a lot of cash: $102.64 million. That’s contributions in all forms — dollars, in kind, loans, etc. — from December 2024 to now. Total expenditures just for advertising amount to $32.94 million. More to come for the general election.…
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Protecting Colorado from wildfire starts before fire arrives | PODIUM
By Rick Cables Colorado is once again being reminded of how significantly wildfires can affect the people and places we love. In southern Colorado, the Aspen Acres fire has burned through the Wet Mountains near Beulah and Rye, quickly becoming one of the 10 largest fires in Colorado history. For me, this fire is personal.…
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Stop making business the health care scapegoat | GUEST COLUMN
By John Carson It is perhaps a sad commentary in the wake of our nation’s 250th birthday to note even in this hyper-polarized age, one thing nearly every American can agree on is American health care is a mess. But as we look to solutions, it is important to remember where the blame for that…
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Could an independent win CD-1?
Turnout in Colorado’s 2026 primary election should concern many citizens. Only 36% of active registered voters participated, meaning a relatively small share of the electorate effectively determined the choices voters will see on the November ballot. Low participation has allowed highly motivated factions to dominate caucuses and primaries. Many primary voters tend to be driven…
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The CPW Commission’s act of courage | GUEST COLUMN
By Eric Washburn Winston Churchill once said: “Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities because, as has been said, it is the quality which guarantees all others.” Until this year, CPW has allowed hunters to kill as many so-called furbearers, including beavers, foxes, and pine martens, as they liked, with no limits. In…
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The CPW Commission’s act of courage | GUEST COLUMN
By Eric Washburn Winston Churchill once said: “Courage is rightly esteemed the first of human qualities because, as has been said, it is the quality which guarantees all others.” Until this year, Colorado Parks & Wildlife has allowed hunters to kill as many so-called furbearers, including beavers, foxes and pine martens, as they liked, with…
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Colorado Republicans will have to live with the consequences of their candidate of choice | Miller Hudson
Two surprising election results this year in Colorado and Maine’s 2026 primaries compel us to examine the role of voters. It’s usually regarded as impolite, if not insulting, to question the judgment of voters. Democratic theory often implies the collective conclusions they reach capture some ephemeral element of shared wisdom. This may be true when…
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Colorado Commission prioritizes feelings over science | Rachel Gabel
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voted Thursday and prioritized feelings over science-based management. Meanwhile, Rancher X is the beneficiary of those feelings-driven decisions. Well played, Governor. The newest appointees to the CPW Commission are just the parting gift you had in mind for rural Colorado. The Commission voted Thursday 6-5 to reject CPW staff…
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One Republican can save the First Congressional | Jon Caldara
Colorado Republicans once again nominated a statewide candidate who has no chance of winning but has a lock on being a national laughingstock. But though the governor’s race is already over, Republicans in Colorado’s First Congressional District have one last opportunity this cycle to accomplish something useful. They probably won’t take it. Ordinarily, CD-1 is…