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Millennials will end the two-party duopoly

NOTE: The Colorado Independent occasionally runs guest posts from government officials, local experts and concerned citizens on a variety of topics. These posts are meant to...

A fight over independent pharmacies rages in Colorado

Should people in rural communities be allowed to buy medications from the pharmacies of their choice or should they be forced to order their...

Curry concedes, intends to keep pursuing non-partisan politics

Three-term incumbent Kathleen Curry finally threw in the towel in her write-in state House bid Wednesday afternoon, conceding to Democrat Roger Wilson but vowing...

In announcing candidacy, Hickenlooper emphasizes independent streak

DENVER-- In a speech announcing his candidacy for governor Tuesday afternoon, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper sought to emphasize the independent nature of his leadership style and record in public service, an attempt to erect an early firewall against Republican attacks levied for months against Gov. Bill Ritter in particular and perhaps against more general dissatisfaction in the state with Democratic leadership in Washington.

Curry says debate over budget, drilling regs most influential in party...

State Rep. Kathleen Curry Monday reiterated to the Colorado Independent that last week’s surprising switch in party affiliation from Democrat to Independent had nothing...