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Opinion: Colorado’s law dictating transgender care violates free speech

Ideally, Colorado lawmakers would support free speech for its own sake and repeal the 2019 law as the legislature convenes. At the very least they should act in their best interest to save money and their political future.

Lorie Smith, a Christian graphic artist and website designer in Colorado, right, accompanied by her lawyer, Kristen Waggoner of the Alliance Defending Freedom, second from left, speaks outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, after her case was heard before the Supreme Court. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Reducing a man who has spent a decade in public service to a caricature of a power-hungry politician is simply wrong.

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Opinion: Growing up in the crossfire of America’s bitter politics took a heavy toll

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"The problem with trying to ingratiate oneself with Donald Trump is there is no guarantee he’ll return the favor. Just ask Nikki Haley." -- Krista L. Kafer

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Opinion: Polis may be excited for an RFK Jr. shakeup, but sucking up to this administration won’t work

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J. Marcos Peterson: I am a Mexican American who voted for Donald Trump. No, I don’t hate myself.

By J Marcos Peterson

November 20, 2024 at 4:23 p.m.

Achieving the American Dream has become harder. This upsets me and many other Latinos who...

"We’re angry about it. And you should be too because whether or not you or someone you love relies on Medicaid, the whole health care system is struggling as a result." -- Colorado Sens. Kyle Mullica and Barbara Kirkmeyer

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Opinion: Medicaid is in crisis, and the safety net insurance is critical to Colorado

By Kyle Mullica

November 20, 2024 at 10:37 a.m.

"We’re angry about it. And you should be too because whether or not you or...

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Opinion: The free press will not be silenced

By Jim Martin

November 19, 2024 at 2:23 p.m.

"We must not let our leaders threaten to jail journalists, revoke broadcast licenses, or target...

President Donald Trump’s first term was a disaster for America’s public lands. Westerners across the political spectrum stand ready to oppose attempts to sell off America’s public lands to the highest bidder.

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Opinion: Trump’s assault on public lands could begin day one. Here’s what we can do.

By Jennifer Rokala

November 19, 2024 at 10:56 a.m.

President Donald Trump’s first term was a disaster for America’s public lands. Westerners across the...

As I treated the wound, I thought of America's constant pursuit of ideals that at the same time acknowledges our imperfections; not greatness, but a “more perfect union.”

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Opinion: America will have a scar from this election, and we will endure

By Auden Schendler

November 18, 2024 at 10:57 a.m.

As I treated the wound, I thought of America's constant pursuit of ideals that at...

A small group of students spent about a month camping on our quad, chanting and linking arms in solidarity with dozens of others to protest the situation in Gaza and make demands of our universities.

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Opinion: Campus protests, like those at MSU Denver, can be a cry for universities to provide civics engagement

By Janine Davidson

November 15, 2024 at 4:16 p.m.

A small group of students spent about a month camping on our quad, chanting and...

Supporters watch as results come in at an election night campaign watch part

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Opinion: Trump’s win in Pueblo is the canary in the coal mine for Colorado Democrats

By Doug Friednash

November 14, 2024 at 5:03 a.m.

Democrats not only need to retool their message, but they need to take a hard...

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