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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Opinion

President Musk

December 20, 2024
As the cabinet for Donald Trump’s second term shapes up, the letter “B” keeps popping up. “B” as in “billionaire.” At this writing, no fewer than 13… Read More

Obey

December 18, 2024
Obeying in Advance It began with two morning cable hosts vociferously opposed to a second term of Donald Trump. For months, they (rightly) called out Trump’s sheer unfitness, his autocratic… Read More

The Junk Drawer

December 18, 2024
If anyone thought that Donald Trump would somehow become more serious and sober minded in his second term, well…I have some sweet oceanfront property in Phoenix to sell you. The first… Read More

They Failed Us

December 18, 2024
Now that the twice-impeached convicted felon who incited an insurrection and stole classified intel has been given the Golden Ticket to do it all again, we need to talk. Democrats are scratching… Read More

Yes, It Matters

November 3, 2024
We’ve heard it before, from cynical friends, family, and co-workers: “Why bother to vote? It doesn’t matter.” And in recent years, it can feel like that’s the case. The… Read More

Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

November 3, 2024
An old friend of mine just told me of the issues driving voters in this presidential election. And by “voters,” he means, the dudes in his golf foursome. Steve is a smart guy. He keeps… Read More

The Bullies among Us

October 11, 2024
Ever since Donald Trump came down the escalator in 2015, he’s attracted bullies. At his rallies, he encouraged audience members to rough up protestors. He told cops to “not be too… Read More

The Stench on the Bench

October 11, 2024
The last few years have been like being on a rollercoaster that’s careening on a 240-year-old track held together by duct tape and Krazy Glue. We’ve told ourselves that the relentless… Read More
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Polis Administration and Union Pacific Reach Agreement on New 25-Year Moffat Tunnel Lease Renewal with 25-Year Passenger Rail Agreement, Setting Stage for Mountain Rail

From: Colorado Governor Jared Polis
December 23, 2024
DENVER - On December 23, 2024, Governor Polis, his administration, and Union Pacific reached an agreement on a new 25-year lease of the Moffat and binding MOU in exchange for a 25-year access… Read More

Governor Polis Announces Clemency for 26 Individuals

From: Colorado Governor Jared Polis
December 20, 2024
DENVER - On December 20, 2024, Governor Polis announced that he has granted clemency to 26 individuals: 4 commutations and 22 pardons. The Governor granted commutations to Victor Clark, Travis… Read More

New Economic Forecast Shows Colorado's Economy Remains Strong

From: Colorado Governor Jared Polis
December 19, 2024
DENVER - On December 19, 2024, the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budget released its quarterly economic forecast. “Today’s forecast shows that Colorado’s economy… Read More

Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera Celebrates Opening of The Landing Youth Shelter in Loveland

From: Colorado Governor Jared Polis
December 19, 2024
LOVELAND - On December 18, 2024, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera joined legislators, community leaders, and partners to celebrate the grand opening of The Landing, a regional youth shelter designed to… Read More

Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments

From: Colorado Governor Jared Polis
December 19, 2024
250-150 Commission The America 250 - Colorado 150 commission is created in History Colorado to develop programs and plan for the official observance across Colorado of the semiquincentennial… Read More