Author: Guest column
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Golden Bridge Network
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! It is a great time to remember to be aware of breast cancer and to be screened routinely, especially as we age. Screening of breast tissue provides a deeper insight into breast health and mammography remains the gold standard for screening for breast cancer. Mammograms should be done every…
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Guest column: Pornography dehumanizes women, sexualizes violence
Olivia Link I’m not sure who needs to hear this, but men who regularly watch porn cannot call themselves feminists. The idea that pornography is politically or socially neutral—or even beneficial—is not one with much grounding in reality. One 2010 article published in the journal Violence Against Women revealed that, of all the sexual content…
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Woodland Park School Board candidate column | Clayton Austin
Until academic scores finally started to improve in 2023, our district’s performance was nothing short of disappointing — for over a decade. Let’s acknowledge the hard truths and commit to a path forward that prioritizes our children’s success. Our schools have struggled for far too long in the past. Let’s review the facts: For over…
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Woodland Park School Board Candidate Column | Laura Gordon
100% ACCOUNTABILITY As an involved parent and active volunteer in our schools and a longtime member of our community, I understand that accountability is essential for district leaders to earn the trust they need to lead effectively. My name is Laura Gordon and I’m asking for your vote for the District B (At Large) seat…
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Pornography dehumanizes women, sexualizes violence
Olivia Link I’m not sure who needs to hear this, but men who regularly watch porn cannot call themselves feminists. The idea that pornography is politically or socially neutral—or even beneficial—is not one with much grounding in reality. One 2010 article published in the journal Violence Against Women revealed that, of all the sexual content…
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Woodland Park School Board candidate column | Clayton Austin
Until academic scores finally started to improve in 2023, our district’s performance was nothing short of disappointing — for over a decade. Let’s acknowledge the hard truths and commit to a path forward that prioritizes our children’s success. Our schools have struggled for far too long in the past. Let’s review the facts: For over…
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Woodland Park School Board Candidate Column | Laura Gordon
100% ACCOUNTABILITY As an involved parent and active volunteer in our schools and a longtime member of our community, I understand that accountability is essential for district leaders to earn the trust they need to lead effectively. My name is Laura Gordon and I’m asking for your vote for the District B (At Large) seat…
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GUEST COLUMN: Serving Colorado’s kids, one charter at a time
Kim Daly One recent Tuesday night, after carpool pickups, dinner preparations, and walking the dogs, I finally settled into bed with my earpods and phone. No, I wasn’t binge-watching the latest season of Ginny & Georgia — though I still intend to. Instead, I was delving deep into my role as a charter school board…
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Serving Colorado’s kids, one charter at a time
Kim Daly One recent Tuesday night, after carpool pickups, dinner preparations, and walking the dogs, I finally settled into bed with my earpods and phone. No, I wasn’t binge-watching the latest season of Ginny & Georgia — though I still intend to. Instead, I was delving deep into my role as a charter school board…
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Woodland Park School Board candidate column | Norm Michaels
In recent weeks, letters to the editor have attacked not only my ideas but my character. I appreciate that we live in a community where free speech allows for disagreement, but personal smears do nothing to improve our schools. What matters are results, vision, and trust. When I decided to run for the Woodland Park…