Author: Marcy Morrison
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POINT/COUNTERPOINT: Should Colorado voters uphold the National Popular Vote?
Point: Wilson This November, Colorado will become the first and only state, thus far, in which the people will get to vote on whether to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. For a multitude of reasons, Colorado voters should vote no. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, or NVP, is an end-around to the…
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GUEST COLUMN: Retail pot outlets in Manitou undermine its small-town charm
When Howard and I moved to Manitou Springs in 1966 with our two children, we fell in love with the community and knew it was where we wanted to raise our family and probably spend the rest of our lives. Though it was part of a growing metropolitan area, Manitou had a laid-back, small-town charm…
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GUEST COLUMN: Why we think TABOR violates the U.S. Constitution
Michael Merrifield, MarcyMorrison AND John Morse — The Framers very deliberately wrote the Constitution to limit the type of government the states could adopt. They understood that the structure of government would be critical in balancing personal freedom and the rights of individuals with the broader needs of the society to pursue and achieve shared…