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In the Matter of The Rocky, Douglas Bruce and Anonymous Sources

By | 05.01.08 | 10:27 am

No criminal charges. No witnesses. A classic “he said, she said.” Leadership would not corroborate. What is the difference between The Rocky Mountain News’ approach to stories involving anonymous sexual harassment charges against Rep. Michael Garcia and Rep. Douglas Bruce?

What Happened Under Doug Bruce’s Golden Dome Yesterday?

By | 04.22.08 | 3:41 pm

Let’s review. What happened besides Rep. Douglas Bruce leveling his latest effrontery at Mexican migrant workers as “illiterate peasants?” Well, there was that mob of TV and print reporters who proceeded to chase him around the building, asking him

Health Care Reform Finally Takes the Stage

By | 04.10.08 | 4:50 pm

Where there’s a will, there’s a way – but when it comes to the will to reform health care in Colorado, there’s a long way to go.

Former Douglas Bruce Supporter: ‘We Were Wrong’

By | 04.05.08 | 2:49 pm


Dan Lanotte is one of the 44 El Paso County Republicans who picked Douglas Bruce to fill an open seat in the State House of Representatives. Lanotte doesn’t have a photo of himself handy to share, but in a

Mark Waller Kicks Douglas Bruce Down a Line

By | 03.08.08 | 12:13 pm

Amid an enthusiastic crowd of party activists, Mark Waller, the Republican who is challenging beleaguered state Rep. Douglas Bruce, captured more votes at El Paso County’s GOP assembly this morning, giving Waller top line ballot placement.

The Irony Of The Bruce Anti-Tax Machine

By | 02.23.08 | 3:02 pm

After another week of drubbing by the mainstream media over a $750 tax-paid tip that Rep. Douglas Bruce initially accepted for time he didn’t serve in office, it’s about time that someone should point out that the “nonprofit” that

Top Dem Leader Resigns Amid Sex Allegation

By | 02.01.08 | 11:06 am

“State Representative Michael Garcia is resigning, effective immediately.  He will release a statement later today.”

4:30 P.M. UPDATE; Garcia has issued a statement, claiming the conduct between himself and the “other party” was “consensual,” though inappropriate given his…

‘Colorado Matters’ to Air Segment on Capitol Press Credential Flap

By | 01.22.08 | 8:30 am

Restrictions to Media Access at State Capitol
Joe Hanel, who covers the state capitol for the Durango Herald, and Wendy Norris, managing editor of Colorado Confidential, talk with Dan Meyers about efforts to limit which reporters get

Colorado Confidential Founder Responds To Baseless Claim

By | 01.21.08 | 10:08 am

The founder and CEO of Colorado Confidential’s parent company is challenging a reporter who has publicly claimed that this news organization has direct links to the Democratic Party apparatus to either provide some “proof” — or back off.

Gene Amole: The Subtle Snub That Spoke Volumes

By | 01.15.08 | 11:01 am

The wall at the Denver Press Club is filled with framed caricatures honoring the (mostly) men and women who have chronicled and defined the people and events that have built and sustained Colorado. Rocky Mountain News reporter John…