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Overbeck: DougCo school board Conservative leadership delivers results – academic gains and parent power

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As soon as they were elected in 2021, the four new Conservative Douglas County School District (DCSD) directors were faced with the major issues of the time: the Covid pandemic, and the twisted woke movement to reduce parents’ influence by infecting students with leftist political ideologies. They began honoring their campaign promises on day one by keeping the Douglas County schools open, knowing that in-person classes instead of ineffective online lessons would lead to solid improvements in student achievement.

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CU Board of Regents investigates funding threats over cannabis research campaign

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The University of Colorado Board of Regents has initiated an independent review into Regent Wanda James’ actions regarding state funding for the Colorado School of Public Health. The move comes after James reportedly suggested pulling funding from the school due to concerns over its public awareness campaign on high-potency cannabis.

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Bernie Sanders and AOC bring progressive agenda to Colorado on Friday

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Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) are set to hold rallies in Denver and Greeley on March 21, 2025, as part of Sanders’ national “Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here” tour. The events will focus on opposition to President Donald Trump’s second-term policies while promoting a far-left economic agenda that has drawn criticism from conservatives across Colorado.

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More than a hat: How Bernie Lake’s fight for health became a political battleground

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After fighting a cancer battle, Bernie Lake reclaimed her life while sporting her Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) hat. After breast cancer surgery, she returned to the Durango Community Recreation Center for her first post-treatment workout, determined to rebuild her strength. 

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Rahn: Newsom’s about-face won’t fix the unfairness of men in women’s sports

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Recently, several notable Democrats, who supported biological men in women’s sports, are now all of a sudden seeing the light. One notable politician, California Governor Gavin Newsom, recently broke with his party by saying that transgender athletes playing in female sports is “deeply unfair.” Many believe he’s switching horses midstream because he’s eyeing a presidential bid in 2028 and needs to appear moderate. Whether he and others are sincere in their new found beliefs remains to be seen.

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Fabbricatore: Sanctuary policies are costing Colorado millions—here’s how

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The City and County of Denver has been an unofficial “sanctuary” for illegal immigrants for decades, but its status as an official sanctuary city—protecting criminal aliens from arrest and deportation—dates back to 2013. That much is well known and understood by everyone in Colorado with an interest in the “sanctuary issue.”

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Democrats target TABOR as budget crisis exposes reckless spending

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As Colorado faces a $1.2 billion budget deficit, state lawmakers are once again debating the role of the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) in shaping the state’s financial future. With deep cuts expected for education, health care and social services, some Democratic legislators are raising concerns over TABOR’s limits on government spending. Yet Republicans argue that the deficit is a result of overspending rather than shortfalls in revenue.

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Colorado moves toward a nuclear future as energy demands skyrocket

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Colorado is at an energy crossroads, and House Bill 25-1040 is now sitting on Governor Jared Polis’ desk, awaiting his decision. The bill, which recognizes nuclear energy as part of the state’s clean energy portfolio, has gained rare bipartisan support—but the real question is whether Polis will cave to radical environmentalists or side with the majority of Coloradans who support nuclear energy.

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Hate or free speech? CMU students react to local Turning Point USA polls

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Few things stir debate on college campuses like politics—and at CMU, a student group’s whiteboard polls have done just that. Turning Point USA’s Colorado Mesa University chapter (TPUSA CMU) has sparked discussion after posting a series of provocative whiteboard poll questions in the university’s cafeteria. Some students view the questions as open discussion starters, while others see them as hate speech meant to provoke.

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