Media

Live Q&A with M.E. Sprengelmeyer

Intrepid political reporter M.E. Sprengelmeyer of the Rocky Mountain News takes your questions live from the cornfields of Iowa where he is covering the 2008 presidential race for the Rocky and Scripps Howard News Service.

Be sure to check out M.E.’s new blog - Back roads to the White House.

PROMO: M.E. Sprengelmeyer Live Q&A on Wednesday

Intrepid political reporter M.E. Sprengelmeyer of the Rocky Mountain News will take your questions live from the cornfields of Iowa where he is covering the 2008 presidential race for the Rocky and Scripps Howard News Service.

Live Q&A with M.E. Sprengelmeyer
Wednesday, May 2 from 10 - 10:30 a.m. MDT

In the meantime, check out M.E.’s new blog [...]

In The Ring With Obama And Hillary

“No blood, few jabs in first presidential debate.” 

“Inside Hillary’s Obama counterattack.” 

Recent headlines such as these make presidential hopefuls seem more like pugilists than politicians, and they can make campaigns seem more like sporting events than part of the democratic process. As media increasingly focus on who’s winning - either the money race or in the [...]

Yes, But Are the Ski Areas Open in May?

It may be a little far from Colorado, but there is big news coming out of Europe today for those space alien enthusiasts in the San Juan Valley. Astronomers have discovered an earth-like planet revolving around a relatively nearby star that may have the elements necessary for life.

Scientists from the Geneva Observatory have found a [...]

A World Without Newspapers?

Experts and professionals from a collage of disciplines are gathering this week at the University of Colorado at Boulder for the Conference on World Affairs. The event is billed as “a conference on Everything Conceivable-encompassing music, literature, environment, science, journalism, visual arts, diplomacy, technology, spirituality, the film industry, politics, business, medicine, human rights and so [...]

Western Slope Unhappy with Ritter Cabinet Choices

Bill Ritter won’t be sworn in for governor of Colorado until Tuesday, yet there is already vocal disagreement coming from the Western Slope about his administration. The complaints stem from the lack of cabinet appointees so far from the Western Slope. What triggered the grumblings was when Department of Natural Resources director under Gov. Owens, [...]

UPDATED: Snarkalicious Colorado Media Matters Panel

I’m here at the Colorado Media Matters panel facing down John Marshall, campaign manager for Bob Beauprez. I wish I had a “Bed-wetting Liberal” name tag.

Without further ado..

Updated: The “180″ Endorsement

UPDATED: Candidates and issue committees beware. The media endorsement that is bestowed can be taken away.

Denver Post OP-ED: Transgender Case

A Denver Post column is on record referring to the outcome of a transgender workplace discrimination case as “government-backed blackmail” and “extra-constitutional protection.”

The article, written by Post staff columnist David Harsanyi, appeared yesterday in the newspaper. It was in response to a legal case involving Danielle Cornwell, who alleged that her employer fired her for [...]

The “Fifth Estate” Emerges in Grand Junction

Did they or didn’t they? Did the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel actually post on their web site an editorial supporting Democratic candidate Bill Ritter for governor? That question bounced around on a lot of the Colorado blog sites all day Thursday because the Daily Sentinel had the Ritter endorsement on their web that morning and [...]