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Sullivan: Citizens must always be vigilant in order to protect self-governance

A self-governing people must be eternally vigilant. The first three words of our Constitution make it clear who is supposed to be in charge: “We the people.” Without the citizens taking an active and engaged role in civic life, the notion of self-governance collapses.

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Marianne Williamson, 72, formerly a candidate for President, launches bid to become next DNC chair 

Former Democratic presidential candidate and author Marianne Williamson launched a bid to become chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee on Thursday, joining a crowded field of candidates attempting to “make things right” for the party after its election losses last month. 

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As ‘transit-oriented’ law takes hold in Colorado, some see erosion of home rule

A new law that mandates more than 30 Front Range municipalities incorporate state housing density goals along transit routes will lead to messy conflicts over contractual obligations and yet another erosion of Colorado’s long history of local control over zoning and building regulation, according to critics.

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Elected Republicans, from Denver to Washington, offered greetings on Christmas

From the halls of Congress in Washington, D.C., to the Golden Dome in Denver, Republicans serving Colorado paused Wednesday not just to take time with family, but to turn to Twitter/X to communicate with constituents on the occasion of Christmas and the beginning of Hanukkah.

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After six-year struggle, Boebert’s CONVEY Act now just needs Biden’s signature to transfer land to Mesa Co.

Almost half of the land in the American West — 46.4% to be exact — is owned by the federal government. To put this into perspective, in most other parts of the nation that number sits only at 4.2%. 

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In Fort Morgan, live nativity closes Christmas season on Saturday

Elevating Life Church is excited to announce its annual Live Nativity event from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28 at the church in Fort Morgan. This free event is open to the public and promises to be a heartwarming celebration of the true meaning of Christmas and a joyful way to welcome the new year 2025.

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