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Boll: Individual rights are trampled in the name of ‘safety’
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Boll: Individual rights are trampled in the name of ‘safety’

By Laureen Boll | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice Imagine the following scenario: you’re at a public park that is fenced off for an event; the host of the event is a non-profit entity that has received a taxpayer-funded grant; and the city police has a large presence with several cars, at least a half dozen police officers, several drones and three snipers on the roof of a nearby building. So where are you? Donald J. Trump rally Pride event If you guessed “B”, you are correct! This was the scene of the PrideFest event hosted by Douglas County Pride (formerly Castle Rock Pride) on Aug. 4 at Salisbury Equestrian Park in Parker.  Per their website, the mission of Douglas County (DC) Pride is to “build a supportive community for LGBTQIA+ residents of Douglas County and s...
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Linnebur: In the battle of flames and bureaucracy, these are streamlining solutions for Colorado’s wildfire crisis
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Linnebur: In the battle of flames and bureaucracy, these are streamlining solutions for Colorado’s wildfire crisis

By Tyler Linnebur | ConservAmerica On Tuesday, July 30, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declared disaster emergencies for multiple wildfires and activated the state emergency operations plan. These major fires, fueled by extreme heat and dry conditions, are raging across thousands of acres near Loveland, Lyons, and Jefferson County. Tragically, at least one person has died, and multiple homes have been destroyed.  This devastating scenario has become increasingly common in recent years because of drought, poor forest management\ and ineffective environmental policies. Massive fires cause extensive property damage, force evacuations and degrade air quality. The ecological toll is significant, destroying wildlife habitats and damaging watersheds. Several factors contribute to the severi...
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Turley: A Harris-Walz administration would be a nightmare for free speech
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Turley: A Harris-Walz administration would be a nightmare for free speech

By Jonathan Turley | Commentary, The Hill The selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) as the running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris has led to intense debates over crime policy, war claims, gender identity policies and other issues. Some attacks have, in my view, been inaccurate or overwrought. However, the greatest danger from this ticket is neither speculative nor sensational. A Harris-Walz administration would be a nightmare for free speech. For over three years, the Biden-Harris administration has sustained an unrelenting attack on the freedom of speech, from supporting a massive censorship system (described by a federal court as an “Orwellian Ministry of Truth“) to funding blacklisting operations targeting groups and individuals...
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Davis Hanson: The Harris flop would be scarier than her flip
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Davis Hanson: The Harris flop would be scarier than her flip

By Victor Davis Hanson | Commentary, American Greatness Joe Biden won in 2020 on the premise that until the November election, he would pose as good ol’ Joe from Scranton and not scare voters. So Biden talked about “unity” and “competency.” He erased his prior wild primary pandering to left-wing voters about shutting down fracking and opening the border. But as soon as he was elected in 2020, Biden became the leftist veneer for a hyper-radical Obama third term. Fooled and naïve voters were shocked that their supposedly moderate candidate turned into a veritable neo-socialist president. READ THE FULL COMMENTARY AT VICTORHANSON.COM Editor's note: Opinions expressed in commentary pieces are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the management...
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In Tina Peters trial, an advocate for election integrity is found
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In Tina Peters trial, an advocate for election integrity is found

By Jason Bias | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- In this Western Slope courtroom, Tina Peters, the Mesa County Clerk, has been courageously standing up for election transparency and integrity. Her trial has become a focal point for those advocating for secure and transparent electoral processes. Peters faces charges related to election security breaches she allegedly allowed to demonstrate election fraud during the 2020 elections. These charges include tampering with election equipment and official misconduct. Peters has maintained that her actions were necessary to ensure the integrity of the voting process. Peters' supporters here argue the state's evidence fails to demonstrate any malicious intent or actual tampering with votes. Peters’ defense team ...
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Tina Peters trial has seen Dominion, former clerk’s staff testify
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Tina Peters trial has seen Dominion, former clerk’s staff testify

By Rocky Mountain Voice staff | Commentary Previously-elected Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters is facing seven felony charges and several misdemeanors in a trial happening this week on the Western Slope.  She is accused of orchestrating a breach to prove election theft. Peters has pleaded not guilty, claiming to be a victim of lawfare. The Colorado secretary of state’s office has refuted her claims summarized in three reports Peters has published, called the “Mesa [County] Reports.”  State prosecutors allege that Peters enlisted software engineer Gerald “Jerry” Wood for IT contract work. Wood passed a background check, received his security badge, and allegedly returned it the same day. However, prosecutors claim his badge was used twice in May 2021 to access secure election f...
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Gaines: How the legislature performed magic to make your TABOR refund disappear
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Gaines: How the legislature performed magic to make your TABOR refund disappear

By Cory Gaines | Commentary, Colorado Accountability Project They take your TABOR refund, not by removing it from your hand, but by taking away the possibility there will be one in the first place.When I've written in the past about gas stoves or internal combustion cars, one thing I've noted is that the government doesn't necessarily outright ban those things, they merely take away your ability to find them and/or buy them.Something similar happened this last legislative session.  The state (depending on the estimates) either took your TABOR refunds for the future or it took a huge chunk of them.And like with what I said about the stoves, they didn't take them by direct action, that is, but taking the check out of your hand.  No, they took them by taking away your ability to ...
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Zornio: Hickenlooper, age 74, is the Joe Biden of Colorado. But, will he step aside, too?
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Zornio: Hickenlooper, age 74, is the Joe Biden of Colorado. But, will he step aside, too?

By Trish Zornio | Commentary, The Colorado Sun On Friday morning, Colorado Sen. John Hickenlooper tweeted, “Ecstatic to cast my vote to nominate @KamalaHarris as the Democratic candidate for president 2024.” Hickenlooper’s enthusiasm is right on cue. Vice President Kamala Harris has dominated as the party’s likely new nominee, shattering fundraising records and generating momentum not seen for years. So it’s not surprising Hickenlooper would get on board. But it is surprising when you consider that Hickenlooper has already announced his plans to run for reelection at age 74 in 2026. If reelected, this would make him 80 years old by the end of his second term, only one year shy of President Biden. It’s an age a vast majority of voters have been clear is too old for higher office, r...
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Caldara: Raise a glass to the Coors Foundation
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Caldara: Raise a glass to the Coors Foundation

By Jon Caldara | Complete Colorado When I was a kid, I’d collect old tin cans and the newfangled aluminum beer cans. My father would drive me down to the Coors distribution warehouse in Littleton. They’d weigh them and they gave me cash, real cash in my hand for recycling. This was my first interaction with “Coors.” Coors invented the completely recyclable aluminum beverage container. Now the marketplace standard, it saved more waste and pollution than an army of greenies banning shopping bags, and without any governmental mandates. Later in life, my interactions with Coors included sneaking into my parents’ garage to sneak cans of Coors Light. READ THE FULL STORY AT COMPLETE COLORADO Editor's note: Opinions expressed in commentary pieces are those of the author ...
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Tina Peters Trial Recap: Elections manager breaks down on stand, defense focuses on inconsistencies in state’s case
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Tina Peters Trial Recap: Elections manager breaks down on stand, defense focuses on inconsistencies in state’s case

By Rocky Mountain Voice Staff Previously elected Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters is facing seven felony charges and several misdemeanors in a trial happening this week.  She is accused of orchestrating a breach to prove election theft. Peters has pleaded not guilty, claiming she is a victim of lawfare. The Colorado Secretary of State's office has refuted her claims summarized in three reports Peters has published, called the “Mesa Reports.”  State prosecutors allege that Peters enlisted software engineer Gerald “Jerry” Wood for IT contract work. Wood passed a background check, received his security badge, and returned it the same day. However, prosecutors claim his badge was used twice in May 2021 to access secure election facilities, capturing images of the election server...
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