By Joe Reagan
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Letter: ‘Reject Federal Cuts’ to Public Schools
As the parent of a child with special needs, I am outraged by the Trump administration’s proposal to cut $12 billion from public education. I am very concerned that Congress will go along with these cuts. Among the most devastating cuts is the elimination of six special education grants, including preschool for children with disabilities and funding for accessible technology. These aren’t extras — they are lifelines that make it possible for kids like mine to succeed.
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LETTER: ‘Trump as a Baby Is an Embarrassment’
In response to our article (Read it here.) about the unveiling of a proposed replacement for a Trump portrait, which was removed from the Colorado Capitol at the request of Trump, Linda Rohan emailed the following letter-to-the-editor:
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CTR Readers Respond: Article on Falun Gong’s Shen Yun Dance Show is ‘Biased’ & ‘Bigoted’
On February 6, the Colorado Times Recorder republished a story by Steve Rabey originally published in Baptist News Global, “Shen Yun Promotes Dance Performances in Colorado After Being Sued for Child Labor Violations,” discussing Shen Yun Performing Arts and Falun Gong, the controversial religious group affiliated with it. In the United States, Falun Gong is also known for its affiliated media outlet, The Epoch Times.
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Letter to the Editor: Should a State Legislator Participate in an ‘Anti-Government Group?’
"Moms for Liberty and its nationwide chapters combat what they consider the 'woke indoctrination' of children by advocating for book bans in school libraries and endorsing candidates for public office that align with the group's views."
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Letter to the Editor: Urging Colorado Lawmakers to Protect Small Businesses by Amending APRA
In today’s digital era, small businesses, including mine, use social media as a critical tool to stay connected and relevant to our customers. With platforms boasting billions of users, social media serves as an invaluable resource for small businesses to expand our reach amidst competition. My work as a health and fitness coach, both online and in person, use social media as an essential resource that can provide accurate and authentic information to current clients and “would-be” clients.
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Letter to the Editor: Support Green Tech to Achieve Our Climate Goals
For the second year in a row, heat pumps– the sleek, all-electric, hyper-efficient systems that provide both air conditioning and heating– outsold gas furnaces in the United States. While the U.S. lags behind other countries in adopting them, it’s clear that Americans are increasingly learning about and enjoying the valuable benefits that heat pumps provide and eagerly want them in their homes.
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Letter to the Editor: Federal Lawmakers Must Listen to Local Businesses on Internet Marketing
As a business owner that supports other business owners, we depend on the open internet to advertise across an array of channels, including social media, email, and more.
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Letter to the Editor: Support the FIND Act to Protect Coloradans From Illness
As the daughter of a doctor, I have grown up understanding the critical importance of early screening in preventing and combating diseases like cancer. That’s why I strongly support the Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics (FIND) Act and urge Congresswoman DeGette to support this crucial, bi-partisan legislation when it comes to a vote in the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health later this month.