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.
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For The Record: CO Congressman Lamborn Won’t Respond to Attacks by GOP Chair, Says ‘I Won’t Drag Myself Down’
“I don't want to drag myself down and respond in kind. I'd rather not mention names. I'd rather stand on some general principles."
Boebert Calls a Top CO Republican Lawmaker, Who Denied Climate Change, Her ‘Inspiration’
"Rose is what she calls an 'accidental politician.' I'm kinda one of those too, Rose, and it's almost your fault,” Boebert said.
Colorado’s ‘Hate State’ History: Then & Now
Once upon a time, Colorado was known as the ‘Hate State,’ and the ghosts of that past still haunt the state’s politics to this day.
CO Oil & Gas Industry Celebrates Passage of Debt Deal, Citing Slashed Environmental Protections
6/3/23: Updated with comment from 350 Colorado.
Talk Radio Host Compares Governor Polis to Hitler
In 2018, Jared Polis made twofold history when he became the first Jewish person and the first gay man to be elected governor of Colorado. Since taking office, he’s earned the ire of conservative activists and pundits, one of whom recently compared him to Adolf Hitler.
Tina Peters Travels to AZ to Support State Rep Expelled For Pushing Election Conspiracy
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who’s currently appealing her four-month sentence of home detention (along with 120 hours of community service and a $750 fine) for attempting to obstruct authorities from taking an iPad on which she allegedly recorded video of a court hearing, is not the only former elected official to face steep consequences for embracing election conspiracies. Earlier this month, she was joined in this ignominy by Liz Harris, who was ousted from her seat in Arizona’s state legislature following complaints of disorderly conduct.
FACT CHECK: CO Congressman Lamborn Says Republicans ‘Know How Energy Works,’ But Misrepresents How Energy Works
U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO) seemed confident that the science backs up his GOP colleagues’ approach to energy policy.
Boebert Touts Record As Champion of Water Conservation, Cites Bill She Voted Against
On Tuesday afternoon, U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO)’s office sent out a press release that contained the following sentence: “Congresswoman Boebert is a strong advocate for rural water storage projects, and in the House FY 2023 appropriations package, she secured $229.26 million for water conservation and delivery projects and an additional $50 million for rural water projects that will help combat western drought.”
Perpetuating Negative Stereotypes: Colorado Lawmaker Says Children Are ‘Recruited’ Into Being Trans
State Rep. Stephanie Luck (R-Penrose) State Rep. Stephanie Luck is no stranger to culture war-inspired controversies. The Penrose Republican has developed a reputation as an anti-abortion hardliner, calling the practice “legalized genocide,” and pushed a bill that would have required medical providers to collect personal data from abortion patients; she’s also an election denier who, in April 2021, asked Trump attorney John Eastman if there were any remaining avenues to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Now, she’s become the latest Republican to accuse LGBTQ people of preying on young children, a homophobic trope that’s as worn out as it is dangerous.