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SCOTUS backs states protecting minors from transgender treatment—Colorado lawmakers say HB25-1312 defies it
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SCOTUS backs states protecting minors from transgender treatment—Colorado lawmakers say HB25-1312 defies it

 By Jen Schumann | Rocky Mountain Voice A landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding Tennessee’s restrictions on gender-related medical interventions for minors has reignited scrutiny over Colorado’s HB25-1312, with several Republican lawmakers calling the ruling a clear rebuke to the law’s premise—and a warning to parents. “I was so happy with the Supreme Court’s ruling. I hope it leads to the State of Colorado being sued for the passing and the Governor’s signing of HB25-1312,” said Sen. Janice Rich (Mesa County). That ruling, issued June 18 in U.S. v. Skrmetti, affirmed that Tennessee’s restrictions on puberty blockers and hormone treatments for youth were constitutionally sound because the state had a legitimate interest in protecting minors from harm.  The ma...
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Hunter: A Father’s Day tribute to the men who carried us
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Hunter: A Father’s Day tribute to the men who carried us

By Drake Hunter | Commentary, NE CO Newsroom, Rocky Mountain Voice What makes a man a great father? Not just in the sentimental sense, but in the enduring, full-bodied, legacy-building kind of way? As we celebrate Father’s Day, we at Rocky Mountain Voice would like to invite you on a journey – a journey through time, reflecting on the enduring impact of fathers. From the respected fathers of our past, to the steady hands of today’s dads, to the hopeful plans we dream of in future fatherhood, there’s a theme – a thread, if you will. It’s not power or perfection. It’s about being genuine, having good character, and delivering a benevolent performance, all of which are interwoven in how a man shows up for his family, his work, and his world. In every generation, there's a breed of me...
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Sen. Lisa Frizell, announcing she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, pledges to fight for her health and district
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Sen. Lisa Frizell, announcing she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, pledges to fight for her health and district

By Brian Porter | Rocky Mountain Voice Douglas County Republican Sen. Lisa Frizell has joined the ranks of the more than 5,000 Coloradans who annually receive a breast cancer diagnosis, she told members of the Colorado Senate on Wednesday. "I'm a really, really private person, and I don't share this information lightly," Frizell said. Her cancer was caught through a routine screening, she said. "I have a heart of gratitude that my cancer has been caught early," Frizell said, encouraging those in the chamber and others throughout Colorado to "get a mammogram every year. Do it even though it is inconvenient and intrusive. Do it because it can save your life." The decision to publicly announce her diagnosis stemmed from a desire for transparency with her constituents in Colorad...
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