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EDITORIAL: Sen. Gardner pitches pathetic marijuana bill
Colorado’s Democratic governor takes on Big Marijuana with his veto pen. Undermining this bold leadership, the state’s Republican senator defends an industry that harms public health, safety, and the best interests of our kids. His stance counters common sense and conservative values. Republicans and Democrats should work together toward outcomes that promote the general welfare. With…
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EDITORIAL: The Gazette assesses the Democratic field in governor’s race
Crowded election primaries push candidates toward a party’s more extreme positions, as candidates know they must attract support from the base. That may explain why the four candidates for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination appear less moderate than we have known them in the past. As our state faces the monumental decision of choosing a new…
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EDITORIAL: Give a future, not just a fish
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Among the homeless, “Flying a sign” means holding up cardboard that asks for cash. The Colorado Springs traffic department flies a different sign, asking people to avoid giving to beggars. The agency’s 65 new stationary…
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EDITORIAL: Governor negates marijuana idiocy
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Two recent Gazette editorials implored Gov. John Hickenlooper to veto House Bill 1258. He did so Monday. The law would have allowed on-premises consumption at pot stores. This would put more people behind the wheel…
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EDITORIAL: The Gazette assesses the Democratic field in governor’s race
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Crowded election primaries push candidates toward a party’s more extreme positions, as candidates know they must attract support from the base. That may explain why the four candidates for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination appear less…
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EDITORIAL: Give a future, not just a fish
Among the homeless, “Flying a sign” means holding up cardboard that asks for cash. The Colorado Springs traffic department flies a different sign, asking people to avoid giving to beggars. The agency’s 65 new stationary signs say “HANDOUTS DON’T HELP” and “HELP LOCAL AGENCIES PROVIDE SERVICES.” The signs ask givers to text “HelpCOS to 667873.”…
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EDITORIAL: Governor negates marijuana idiocy
Two recent Gazette editorials implored Gov. John Hickenlooper to veto House Bill 1258. He did so Monday. The law would have allowed on-premises consumption at pot stores. This would put more people behind the wheel while under the influence of a psychotropic drug involved in a rising number of highway deaths. Our most recent plea…
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EDITORIAL: Supreme Court vindicates Colorado baker
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Civil Rights Commission is an embarrassing affront to civil rights. Don’t rely on us for this view. Analyze the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling Monday in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission.…
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EDITORIAL: Supreme Court vindicates Colorado baker
The Colorado Civil Rights Commission is an embarrassing affront to civil rights. Don’t rely on us for this view. Analyze the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling Monday in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. The court’s ruling makes the commission sound more like a mindless star chamber than an entity responsible for upholding religious…
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ENDORSEMENTS: The Gazette shares favorites in contested Republican primaries
With primary ballots arriving in mailboxes this week, The Gazette editorial board offers the following endorsements in contested Republican primaries after vetting candidates in key races. The Gazette has no intention of dictating how anyone votes. The board has no such authority. We share our preferences and ask readers to consider them as part of…