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Gas Wars

While you're crying at the pump, here's a little entertainment -- at the expense of House Republicans -- for your viewing pleasure.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnmAMYsKwCY&w=425&h=350] Me? I...

Sen. Bob Hagedorn is Out of a Job After 16 Years

As the Colorado General Assembly adjourns today, the veteran legislator said he's happy to trade in partisan bickering for unemployment.The term-limited state senator and...

Portrait of the Western Slope: Man’s Mosiac Life Filled With Lost...

John Scalzo: Rifle's Contrary Visionary The Western Slope is changing faster than spring weather these days, and small rural towns like Rifle are losing...

Live Q&A with Political Satirist Lizz Winstead

Lizz Winstead co-creator and former head writer for Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," joined us for a live 30 minute Q&A this morning....

COMING: Live Q&A with Political Satirist Lizz Winstead

Join Lizz Winstead co-creator and former head writer for Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," for a live 30 minute Q&A on Tuesday, April...

Eagle County Republicans Emboldened by Controversial Commissioner’s Loss in Mayor’s Race

Eagle County Democrats says lightning-rod county commissioner Arn Menconi's loss last week in the Eagle mayor's race had more to do with his confrontational...

In Defense of Larry Craig

It's with considerable ambivalence that I step forward to defend Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho) in the matter of his recent arrest. In case you missed...

Al Gore, the World’s Environmental Guru

He was dressed casually. His jeans were well worn and his short-sleeved shirt was plain. If he chose to run, Al Gore would probably...

34 Percent Isn’t Parity

A report by Rutgers University's Center for American Women and Politics lists Colorado as 5th in the nation for the number of women in...

Auditor expands investigation of Coffman’s office

The Colorado State Auditor is expanding a current audit of the Secretary of State's Office to include a determination of whether former SoS IT...