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BRIEF: Former Trump Lawyer Eastman Says Pence Making a ‘Potted Plant Pitch for the Presidency’
Former Trump lawyer John Eastman, who’s facing possible dismissal from the California bar, says former Vice President Mike Pence is making a “potted plant pitch for the presidency” in which Pence claims to have been unable to stop Biden from becoming president when, in fact, according to Eastman, Pence was “in a position to try and do something about the illegality that even he acknowledged that occurred in the election.”
Boebert Promotes Antisemitic Conspiracist in Taxpayer-Funded Press Release
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert promoted antisemitic alt-right conspiracist Jack Posobiec in a taxpayer-funded email to reporters.
Psychedelic Club of Denver Hosts Informational Session About Kratom and Kava
Kratom and kava are becoming more popular in Colorado as the state’s psychedelic market continues to grow. But questions remain about what these substances do, their potential health benefits, and their legal status.
El Paso County Commissioners Deny $20,750 to Youth Homelessness Nonprofit
The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to deny a $20,750 Community Development Block Grant to The PLACE, a nonprofit that helps youth exit homelessness, over concerns related to abortion and parents’ rights during a July 11 meeting.
San Luis Valley GOP Hosting Election Conspiracists
Colorado Republicans just can’t quit about election conspiracies. Tonight in Monte Vista, six county GOP groups that comprise the San Luis Valley Republicans will host a quartet of election conspiracists, all of whom have promoted the debunked theory that the 2020 election was rigged in favor of Joe Biden.
BRIEF: Former CO Congressman Tancredo Says He’s Recovered From a Series of Illnesses
During a July 8 interview with KNUS radio host Peter Boyles, former Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo discussed his recovery from a series of back-to-back, life-threatening ailments.
Why the Film ‘Sound of Freedom’ Has Set Conservative Politics Alight
This month, conservatives have lauded the breakout success of Angel Studios’ new thriller film “Sound of Freedom.” Released on July 3, it has held its own in the box office against major blockbusters, even surpassing many of them. Deadline reports that, as of Wednesday, it has brought in an impressive $53.4 million nationally.
4 of 5 Potential New CO GOP Vice Chairs Have Promoted Election Conspiracies
As many as five candidates are hoping to replace Priscilla Rahn, who resigned in late June, just three months into her second term to run for Douglas County Commissioner. Of the five potential candidates, four have publicly questioned the legitimacy of recent elections, from raising doubts about the potential for forged signatures to flat-out insisting that the 2020 election was rigged in favor of President Biden.
Lawsuit Seeks El Paso County Redistricting Documents
A lawsuit filed against the El Paso County Board of Commissioners claims that the Board of Commissioners is withholding documents related to the county’s redistricting process in violation of the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA).