Opinions

Letter: The Future of Reproductive Rights

·November 11, 2020

The Biden-Harris win is a victory for the reproductive health and rights of millions of vulnerable people around the world. This January, four years of Donald Trump’s constant attacks — including attempts to cut vital funding, a radically-expanded Global Gag Rule, and a denial of U.S. support to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) — will come to an end.

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A Linguistic Analysis of Cory Gardner’s Speech

·November 1, 2020

Editor’s Note: The following is a linguistic analysis of Colorado Republican Senator Cory Gardner’s speech based on a selection of five interviews and speeches: A 2014 interview on his position on fetal personhood; a 2017 interview with reporter Joe St. George on town halls; his speech at the 2019 Western Conservative Summit; a 2019 interview where he’s asked by several reporters about the impeachment proceedings against President Trump; and an April interview with a conservative talk radio host regarding COVID-19.

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Voting for Climate Action While Colorado Burns

·October 30, 2020

If I know one thing for sure, it’s that 2020 is anything but a typical election year. When casting their ballot this year, voters in Colorado will need to worry about more than updating their voter registration, bringing their ID, or finding their polling location. In 2020, voters will also need to wear a mask to protect themselves from a global pandemic, as COVID-19 cases once again rise across Colorado. Voters will also need to navigate the climate catastrophe raging outside. For those voting in person, masks will serve a dual function: protecting them from COVID-19 and protecting their lungs from the toxic wildfire smoke.

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