Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila led his annual Eucharistic procession around a Denver Planned Parenthood Saturday morning, continuing a decade-long tradition that remains his only documented public prayer vigil despite the church’s stated commitment to protecting all vulnerable life.
Earlier this month the Colorado Title Board set the title for Initiative 149, “Right to Life from Conception.” The initiative is the latest personhood effort from Angela Eicher and Faye Barnhart of Brush, who have consistently submitted anti-abortion ballot measures during election years. In recent years, Faye and Eicher’s measures have failed to gather enough signatures to make the ballot.
Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO) is staying silent on the Trump Administration’s decision to cancel two Department of Energy (DOE) projects, totaling over $33 million, in his district.
Welcome back to the extremist rewind, CTR‘s periodic roundup of stories relating to political extremism in Colorado. We’re highlighting articles that focus on a new GOP gubernatorial candidate’s history as an exorcist, an upcoming Supreme Court case that could decide whether Colorado’s ban on the practice of conversion therapy is constitutional, a leadership crisis in the Montezuma-Cortez school district, and funding being pulled from a bird conservation for having a statement of diversity, equity, and in inclusion hiring practices.
Children and former associates of James Dobson honored the “pro-family” leader at an Oct. 4 memorial service in Denver that highlighted his roles as a father and man of deep faith rather than his political activism.
With the government shutdown now in its third week, the point of contention remains Americans’ health care premiums, which are still set to skyrocket next year. Congressman Gabe Evans (R-CO) says he is opposed to extending the Biden-era tax credits that keep monthly costs low for working-class Coloradans, because, he claims, someone making $500,000 a year could still qualify for a tax credit.
Party-recruited candidates seek seats currently held by members who defied GOP demands, despite lack of voter signal for changes
Two members of El Paso County School District 49’s (D49) conservative board majority are up for re-election this year. Should either Jamilynn D’Avola or Lori Thompson lose their race, the board could flip to a more progressive majority.
Colorado-based airline Key Lime Air is running flights of detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to government data, flight tracking and analysis by Colorado Newsline.
Garfield Re-2 is like a lot of other school districts. It has sports rivalries, budget issues, and plenty of local pride. And, like a lot of other districts, Garfield Re-2 has spent much of the last few years embroiled in politics, controversy, and culture war.
