Author: Lynn Bartels
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BARTELS | Connections to life made through our screens
I took some grief earlier this year when I wrote that I opposed the death penalty, a position that began with a “hang ’em, high” sentiment and gradually evolved over the years. The other night I watched the movie “Just Mercy” and was, once again, so thankful for my change of heart. The movie stars…
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BARTELS | Connections to life made through our screens
I took some grief earlier this year when I wrote that I opposed the death penalty, a position that began with a “hang ’em, high” sentiment and gradually evolved over the years. The other night I watched the movie “Just Mercy” and was, once again, so thankful for my change of heart. The movie stars…
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BARTELS | Denver voters, schedule more study time
Yes, there are 11 statewide measures for consideration on the Nov. 3 ballot, with pundits warning of a long, long ballot. But Denver voters have another 10 measures to consider. Although my ballot has arrived, I need to do a deeper dive, reading the 55-page booklet Denver sends before I vote “yes” or “no” on…
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BARTELS | Hard times for Republicans even in deep red Douglas County
Of course Coloradans will be focused on the presidential and U.S. Senate races on Election Day, but I’m going to be just as interested to learn whether Highlands Ranch sends a Democrat to the state Legislature for the first time. If Republicans prevail, the margin of victory will be closely examined. I lived in Highlands…
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BARTELS | Hard times for Republicans even in deep-red Douglas County
Of course Coloradans will be focused on the presidential and U.S. Senate races on Election Day, but I’m going to be just as interested to learn whether Highlands Ranch sends a Democrat to the state Legislature for the first time. If Republicans prevail, the margin of victory will be closely examined. I lived in Highlands…
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BARTELS | The O.J. Simpson verdict and coming to terms with my white privilege
Twenty-five years ago, the nation sat glued to its TV set to await the verdict in the O.J. Simpson trial. The jury had come in so quickly and the evidence was so overwhelming that some legal commentators speculated the Black football star would be found guilty of two counts of murder. Instead, a jury acquitted…
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The O.J. Simpson verdict and coming to terms with my white privilege | BARTELS
Twenty-five years ago, the nation sat glued to its TV set to await the verdict in the O.J. Simpson trial. The jury had come in so quickly and the evidence was so overwhelming that some legal commentators speculated the Black football star would be found guilty of two counts of murder. Instead, a jury acquitted…
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BARTELS | September confessions of a political junkie
I’m a political junkie but even I can barely stand to open my e-mail or text messages these days. BREAKING FROM CNN: McGrath is KEY to flipping the Senate in 2020!! It’s Meaghan w/ the Colorado Democrats. With only 43 days left until Election Day, we need to show Joe Biden and John Hickenlooper we…
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BARTELS | Take the time to learn about ballot issues
Abortion, taxes, gaming and wolves are among the issues Coloradans will consider — along with the election of a president and a U.S. senator — in this November’s election. Ballot measures don’t have a prominent place on the ballot and often are overlooked by voters, but the collection of amendments and propositions can play an…
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Take the time to learn about ballot issues | Lynn Bartels
Abortion, taxes, gaming and wolves are among the issues Coloradans will consider — along with the election of a president and a U.S. senator — in this November’s election. Ballot measures don’t have a prominent place on the ballot and often are overlooked by voters, but the collection of amendments and propositions can play an…