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Madeleine Schmidt·December 2, 2016

Trump backer George Athanasopoulos announces bid for state GOP chair In Trump era, what to do about Muslim haters on talk radio? From ColoradoPolitics.com: West Slope’s Brown, out of the legislature, might jump in guv’s race Colorado Christian University Professor: “If any of my students wear a safety pin and ask for a safe space, I will tear it off them and fail them in my class“ From The Gazette: Colorado GOP chair Steve House considers another gubernatorial run County Commissioner Mark Waller thinks anecdotal evidence is fine for he but not for thee

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Colorado Christian University Professor: “If any of my students wear a safety pin and ask for a safe space, I will tear it off them and fail them in my class”

Jason Salzman·December 1, 2016

“I’m sure at Colorado Christian University, there are a lot of safe spaces right now,” said KLZ radio’s Dan Meurer in introducing an interview segment with guest host Jenna Ellis, an assistant professor of legal studies and leadership at CCU.

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On World AIDS Day, Planned Parenthood rolls out new testing technology, offers free screenings

Madeleine Schmidt·December 1, 2016

Today, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains (PPRM) is launching their 4th annual World AIDS Day initiative, which will be its most extensive to date.

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In Trump era, what to do about Muslim haters on Colorado talk radio?

Jason Salzman·November 30, 2016

Bigotry toward Muslims is part of the hot air on some Colorado talk-radio shows, so much so that you get inured to it and kind of accept it.

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County Commissioner Mark Waller thinks anecdotal evidence is fine for he but not for thee

Charles Buchanan·November 29, 2016

I ran across this post by former state legislator turned El Paso County Commissioner Mark Waller (R) in which he claims a link between an increasing homeless population in Colorado and the legalization of cannabis. To support his view, he links to this article, which doesn’t contain a shred of supporting evidence for the claim other than anecdotal quotes and data that does not support a causal conclusion.

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Trump backer announces bid for GOP state chair

Jason Salzman·November 29, 2016

After an unsuccessful bid to unseat U.S Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), George Athanasopoulos announced this morning that he’ll be running to be Colorado Republican chair.

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Advocacy journalism is expanding in Colorado. Can you trust it?

Jason Salzman·November 28, 2016

While most people were asleep last week, the Colorado Independent’s Corey Hutchins reported Denver Post political reporter John Frank’s view, offered during a panel discussion Nov. 15, that partisan news seems to be expanding in Colorado.

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Concerned about Trump? Here’s how progressives are taking action

Madeleine Schmidt·November 28, 2016

The majority of Coloradans didn’t elect Donald Trump, so when he won the White House, many were likely left feeling dejected and wondering what comes next. Given the massive Denver protest in the days following the election, it’s clear that many Coloradans are looking for ways to take action.

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State Sen. Ray Scott says something dumb and the sun rises, example number 1,000,000

Charles Buchanan·November 28, 2016

You might remember State Senator Ray Scott (R-Grand Junction) from the many dumb things he says and false claims he makes. I don’t use the word “dumb” recklessly here. Normally I prefer “ignorant” because people might not know better, but in this case I think it fits.

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(Mostly) Conservative Writer Wants to Steal My Liberal Flag and Fly It Himself

Jason Salzman·November 28, 2016

If you read longtime Colorado writer Ari Armstrong, you know he swims mostly in conservative circles, but he’s frustrated with today’s liberals and conservatives.

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