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Mark Udall and the Campaign to End the War
There has been a great deal of anguish expressed by local and national progressive bloggers over Rep. Mark Udall’s vote in favor of the Iraq supplemental appropriations bill and his subsequent Denver Post editorial. In my view,…
When Does an Expat Become an Immigrant?
As Congress considers the comprehensive immigration reform plan introduced last week, it is helpful to remember that the United States is not the only country that is dealing with the related issues of an aging population with a declining birthrate…
The Real Diversity Crisis in Colorado Higher Education
Before Brad Jones earned notoriety for his role in the scandal over coordination between his partisan Republican website and state legislative employees, he cut his teeth as the head of the University of Colorado College Republicans. Back then, his…
Red or Green?
There is still over a year and a half remaining before Americans go to the polls to elect the next president, but the campaign silly season has already begun. We’re seeing stories about such weighty topics as which candidate will…
Journalism is Interactive
When Colorado Confidential is presented with a Mark of Excellence Award from the Colorado Society of Professional Journalists next month, it will be an all-too-rare moment when members of the traditional media sit down with the upstarts from the…
There’s Been No “Immigration Debate,” Only Anti-Mexican Posturing
Respected, longtime political blogger Luis Toro was invited by Colorado Confidential to provide a provocative perspective to our first installment in a recurring series on immigration. We hope you enjoy his guest editorial and join us in continuing the dialogue…
