Below are comments in response to a quote excerpt from an article posted by the Colorado Times Recorder March 19 titled, “CO Republican Speaks Out Against Racially Biased Crime Following Atlanta Attack.”
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CO Congressman Lambasted for Saying It’s “Truly Disturbing” to Host Migrant Kids at Air Force Base
Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs is being considered by the Department of Defense to host unaccompanied migrant children, and U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO), whose district includes Colorado Springs, is reportedly not happy about the idea.
Despite History of Abuse, CO Catholic Church Opposes Bill to Increase Abortion Access for Assault Survivors
During a legislative hearing last week on a bill that would increase abortion access for survivors of sexual violence, a prominent Colorado Catholic Church leader spoke out in opposition, saying that “abortion after rape and incest turns one victim into two.”
Colo Vaccine Equity Taskforce to Host Spanish Language Panel Tonight
Today 5-6 p.m., the Colorado Vaccine Equity Taskforce, an organization focused on providing vaccine information to diverse communities in Colorado, will host an informational panel over Zoom about the COVID-19 vaccine for Spanish-speaking members of the Latinx community.
Election Fraud Video Removed: What We Learned About YouTube’s Disinformation Policies
When a video was removed from our YouTube channel without warning earlier this month, we began to think about how journalists should responsibly cover those making false claims and how coverage of these events is handled by social media sites.
Colo Conservative Groups Host Racist & Anti-Muslim Speakers on State Tour
British speaker Katie Hopkins is a racist, Islamophobic bigot. New Zealand speaker Trevor Louden is an unapologetic anti-Muslim conspiracy theorist. The pair are currently visiting Colorado on an eleven-stop speaking tour organized by former Colorado Republican Party national delegate and promoted by numerous Republican and conservative groups across the state.
Fact Check: Would Colorado Violate Federal Law by Limiting Prescription Drug Prices?
In a discussion at the state Capitol last Wednesday, a national pharmaceutical lobbying group claimed that upper price limits set by a prescription drug affordability board (or a PDAB) in Colorado could violate federal law and leave Colorado open to lawsuits.
‘We Are Boulder:’ How To Deal With Tragedy and Trauma Related To Mass Shootings
Coloradans know all too well what it’s like to deal with tragedy and trauma related to mass shootings.
McCallister, Parchment Share Meme Alleging Mothers Use Kids as “Pawns” Against Deadbeat Dads
Mark McCallister, candidate for Grand Junction City Council, and former Republican state Senate candidate Rupert Parchment, have shared a meme criticizing single mothers for using their children as “pawns” against fathers who don’t pay child support.
“A Handmaid’s Tale Fever Dream”: Dem Lawmakers Again Block GOP’s Attempts to Ban Abortion in CO
It’s more or less the same story every year in Colorado’s General Assembly. Republicans introduce ill-fated bills to restrict abortion, lawmakers are forced to spend hours hotly debating the topic, Democrats block said bills, and we all get to move on with our lives.