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Ganahl: Free speech is not the enemy of progress
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Ganahl: Free speech is not the enemy of progress

By Heidi Ganahl, Rocky Mountain Voice Commentary On Wednesday, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 24-084 into law, effectively creating what some might call the state’s own Ministry of Truth. The bill, supposedly aimed at preventing the spread of misinformation and disinformation, establishes a partnership between the state attorney general and the Education Department. It's designed to reduce "factually inaccurate data" and "encourage respectful discourse." Despite the Biden administration’s failure to establish a similar federal agency, those who wish to use government power to control what constitutes fake news and truth seem undeterred. Proponents of the bill, of course, assure us that it’s not about suppressing viewpoints. State Sen. Lisa Cutter, a Democrat, ins...
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What’s on my ballot? Reviewing the candidates for U.S. Representative
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What’s on my ballot? Reviewing the candidates for U.S. Representative

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice While there will be five Democrat and four Republican positions for U.S. Representative unopposed, many voters around the state will have decisions to make for the office. Election Day is Tuesday, June 25. Registered voters should have received a mailed ballot or will in the coming days. Those Coloradans who are not yet registered to vote may do so in a couple of ways with various deadlines. Register at GoVoteColorado.gov through June 17, in order to receive a ballot by mail. Additionally, registration can be completed in person at a voting center until 7 p.m. on Election Day. Colorado elects members in eight districts to the U.S. House of Representatives. Following are choices you may have, based upon your registration with a major party or ...
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Sloan: After DA Alvin Bragg’s unorthodox case against Donald Trump, now what?
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Sloan: After DA Alvin Bragg’s unorthodox case against Donald Trump, now what?

By Kelly Sloan | Contributing Columnist, Rocky Mountain Voice It is pretty much universally accepted, at least quietly and with furtive glances, that Manhattan Democratic District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s case against Trump was… er… unorthodox, to say the least.  The legal gymnastics required to take a misdemeanor for which the statute of limitations has long since expired and transmogrify it into 34 felonies are almost disturbingly impressive. They are similar, in reverse, to the circumlocutions that liberal DA’s go through to reduce charges and keep real criminals out of jail. It’s nearly impossible, for instance, to get convicted of a felony and get sentenced to prison in Denver, the local appetite being more geared towards pleading down to misdemeanors whatever crimes the Colo...
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50 Cent goes to Capitol Hill and meets Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert
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50 Cent goes to Capitol Hill and meets Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Silt, was among the lawmakers to visit with rap artist 50 Cent on Wednesday during a visit to Capitol Hill. The artist was visiting lawmakers to advocate for Black entrepreneurs to lawmakers, The Hill reports. Boebert was shown in a photo with 50 Cent, a stage name for Curtis Jackson III, on Instagram, where he wrote "Lauren Boebert, Colorado Republican making the White House look good." 50 Cent is best known for his hit song "In Da Club". “My experience here has been great,” 50 Cent told The Hill. “I went to talk to them about economic opportunities for everybody, and it’s really exciting. The response I got makes me feel like that there’s bright days ahead of us.” On Wednesday, Boebert also wrote on Twitter/X ...
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Stratford: What does human trafficking look like in Colorado?
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Stratford: What does human trafficking look like in Colorado?

By Sabrina Stratford | Guest Columnist There are more than 49.6 million people in modern slavery today. What does that look like in Colorado? Human trafficking is the exploitation of another person involving force, fraud, or coercion for labor or sex. Human trafficking is a crime against a person, not a border. Anyone can become a victim, no matter a person’s background or identity, but the more vulnerable a person is the more likely they are to become a victim. At risk individuals include those living on the streets or homeless, individuals with addictions, sex workers, the LGBTQIA+ community, runaways and immigrants. At risk people are trafficked more frequently than safe and stable community members. Sex trafficking Involves the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provis...
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Primary Election ’24: In 5th District, both Democratic and Republican races are opposed
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Primary Election ’24: In 5th District, both Democratic and Republican races are opposed

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice In Colorado's 5th District, both Republican and Democratic registered voters will be asked to weigh in on contested races for their party's nomination to the general election ballot. U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn announced earlier this year his decision to retire at the conclusion of his term, setting up an open-seat election for the central and southern Colorado district. Ballots began hitting the mailstream Monday in the state's primary election and must be mailed to all registered voters by Friday. Election Day is June 25. In the 5th District Republican Party primary election, the decision is between Jeff Crank and Dave Williams. Crank twice previously opposed Lamborn for the seat and the vice president of Americans for Prosperity is back for ...
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Special district elections: RTD board will have elections to eight district seats
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Special district elections: RTD board will have elections to eight district seats

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice Non-partisan elections of persons who sit on city councils, school districts, fire and water boards, and more, almost always are overshadowed in what is termed "down-ballot elections." One Rocky Mountain Voice reader, Chuck O’Reilly, has taken on the challenge to identify some of these elections in a multifaceted project in the area where he resides. Following is information on the project in Mr. O'Reilly's words: This project has multiple purposes.   First, to analyze the nomination process of each district and timely information for voters of the process, so that those who wish to do so may become a candidate for the respective board in their area.  Later, after the individuals qualify for the respectiv...
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Ballots to begin hitting mailstream for June 25 primary election
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Ballots to begin hitting mailstream for June 25 primary election

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice Ballots will begin hitting the mailstream today, June 3, in the state's primary election, Secretary of State Jena Griswold has announced. Election Day is Tuesday, June 25. “Ballots are arriving to your mailbox soon,” said Griswold, in a press release. “There is still time to register to vote if you have not already, and I encourage every eligible Coloradan to do so.” Active voters must be mailed a ballot by Friday, June 7. The ballot will include party-related ballot items and a special election to select what has been termed a "placeholder" in Colorado's 4th Congressional District, completing the unexpired term of U.S. Rep. Ken Buck. In that election, there will be a choice of a Democrat, Republican and two minor-party candidates for the une...
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Zorn: Colorado’s passenger rail romance vs. reality
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Zorn: Colorado’s passenger rail romance vs. reality

By Ryan Zorn | Guest Columnist Have you noticed that the expansion of passenger rail is beginning to permeate agendas of state and local governments?  The romance of big rail projects and access to other people’s money have always been hard for career politicians to resist.  Gov. Jared Polis is no different.  The Biden administration is dangling billions of federal taxpayer dollars out for grabs.  Here at home, the governor just secured a legislated $3 per-day rental car fee worth $58 million per year and a privately-negotiated political ransom worth $175 million per year from Colorado oil and gas producers in the form of new production fees that will be funneled toward new passenger rail initiatives.  His message to our local governments seems to be “all ...
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Devotional: What type of dog are you?
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Devotional: What type of dog are you?

By DRAKE HUNTER | Special Contributor Using your imagination and curiosity is one of life’s greatest joys when used in a healthy way. I invite you to think about something fun: "What type of dog are you most like?" It's interesting how our behavior and personality often reflect those of our furry friends. This exploration might help you learn something new about yourself and make you more faithful and trusting in life as we "Watch Them Dogs!" Over the nearly four decades I’ve been a believer and follower of Christ, I've heard and delivered countless impactful and meaningful sermons. But one stands out more than others, and I want to share it with you. In August 1988, when I became a Christian, I heard a message that made a lasting impression. It was called "Watch Them Dogs!" and w...
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