second amendment
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BIDLACK: There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for gun violence
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Since the most recent school shooting (what a horrible phrase), there have been quite a few folks arguing about what level – if any – of gun regulation is needed to help mitigate our nation’s gun violence problem. Those in favor of stricter gun laws argue for a new assault rifle ban and other measures,…
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Colorado’s Independence Institute isn’t shy about its NRA tie
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Denver Public Schools may have decided to trade weapons for plowshares – it announced last week it would turn down National Rifle Association grants for assorted school programs in the wake of the Parkland, Florida school massacre – but the Second Amendment-friendly, Denver-based Independence Institute is sticking to its guns. As the Associated Press reported over the…
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Colorado’s Carno takes to national TV to advocate for trained, armed teachers
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Personable but plucky Colorado political operative Laura Carno wears a lot of hats, all tipped to the right. One of them involves serving as face and voice for right-to-arms group Coloradans for Civil Liberties, whose take-no-prisoners motto unflinchingly advocates, “Restoring freedom one round at a time.” And she regularly touts that priority far and wide.…
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BIDLACK: More guns? Sure, why not? What could go wrong?
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Problems rarely have simple, clear answers upon which everyone agrees. I offered a few rather depressing thoughts on guns in my last column, and in today’s missive I’d like to suggest what the White House might call alternative facts that are worth considering. Like most of you, I suspect you have been bombarded with a…
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BIDLACK: Searching for answers after yet another horrific school shooting
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In most of my now twice-weekly columns, I try to inject a bit of humor into my writings. I’ve found that touch of absurdity can often help with the messaging. But today, I’m not going to make any jokes and I’m not going to offer any solutions on the issue that breaks the hearts of…
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Democrat Jason Crow calls on Mike Coffman to return NRA money, ‘take action’ on gun measures
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Democratic challenger Jason Crow on Thursday called on U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman to return campaign donations the Aurora Republican has received from the National Rifle Association and urged the incumbent to “act now to pass commonsense gun safety reform” the day after a mass shooting at a Florida high school left 17 dead and 14…
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Steve Lebsock calls it ‘disgusting’ that foes just want to ’score political points’ bashing Lori Saine
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State Rep. Steve Lebsock, the Thornton Democrat facing complaints he sexually harassed a fellow lawmaker and a former lobbyist, on Friday chastised social media denizens who’ve been heaping criticism on state Rep. Lori Saine, the Firestone Republican arrested and jailed this week at Denver International Airport for bringing a loaded handgun to a security checkpoint.…
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Arizona’s Giffords backs Colorado Democrat Jason Crow, says combat vet has ‘courage to stand up for gun safety’
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The gun violence prevention organization founded by former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords, who was wounded in a shooting in Arizona six years ago, has endorsed Democrat Jason Crow in next year’s 6th Congressional District primary. “Jason Crow has shown the courage to stand up to the gun lobby and help lead the effort to reduce…
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‘If not now, when?’: Democrat Jared Polis calls for tighter gun laws in wake of Las Vegas massacre
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U.S. Rep. Jared Polis, a Boulder Democrat, on Monday urged Congress to pass stricter gun control measures in the wake of a mass shooting overnight in Las Vegas that left at least 58 people dead and more than 500 injured. “I am devastated and horrified, but not shocked,” said Polis in a statement. “Mass shootings…