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OPINION: The debate we need on school shootings
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save We disagree with politicians who reacted to the horrific school shooting in Florida by pleading “now is not the time” for a debate on gun laws. A debate on gun control and all policies that…
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OPINION: The debate we need on school shootings
We disagree with politicians who reacted to the horrific school shooting in Florida by pleading “now is not the time” for a debate on gun laws. A debate on gun control and all policies that could help prevent another such traumatizing event is welcome. But it needs to be a real debate, and such a…
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The sex, cynicism and politics of 2017
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Political partisans on both sides have demonstrated recently that they believe accusations of sexual misconduct – but only when it’s politically expedient and doesn’t hurt their own interests. Worse, selective support for victims creates the…
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The sex, cynicism and politics of 2017
Political partisans on both sides have demonstrated recently that they believe accusations of sexual misconduct – but only when it’s politically expedient and doesn’t hurt their own interests. Worse, selective support for victims creates the perception that accusations of sexual misconduct are nothing more than political weapons. This enables harassers to prey on women. On…
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EDITORIAL: Mental health bill for vets is good start
Veterans suffering mental illness will finally get the government care they need and have earned. That assumes the U.S. Senate and President Donald Trump follow the lead of a unanimous voice vote last week in the House of Representatives. Passage came two days after a mass shooting at a Texas church by a gunman who…
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EDITORIAL: Mental health bill for vets is good start
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Veterans suffering mental illness will finally get the government care they need and have earned. That assumes the U.S. Senate and President Donald Trump follow the lead of a unanimous voice vote last week in…
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EDITORIAL: Brauchler wise to consider run for AG
Republican George Brauchler may do himself and his party a favor by exiting the crowded GOP gubernatorial primary to run for attorney general of Colorado. Brauchler stood among nine declared Republicans running for governor after Attorney General Cynthia Coffman joined the race this week. No political party benefits from a crowded primary, which typically leads…
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EDITORIAL: Brauchler wise to consider run for AG
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Republican George Brauchler may do himself and his party a favor by exiting the crowded GOP gubernatorial primary to run for attorney general of Colorado. Brauchler stood among nine declared Republicans running for governor after…
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EDITORIAL: Pence pitches tax reform in Colorado
Vice President Mike Pence addressed Colorado Republicans on Thursday to pitch a commonsense message about economics: Lower taxes will unleash our economy, and enable growth that should help everyone. The Republican-controlled Congress generally agrees with President Donald Trump’s vision for major tax reform, but does not have a detailed bill anyone can scrutinize. That needs…
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EDITORIAL: Pence pitches tax reform in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Vice President Mike Pence addressed Colorado Republicans on Thursday to pitch a commonsense message about economics: Lower taxes will unleash our economy, and enable growth that should help everyone. The Republican-controlled Congress generally agrees with…