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Littwin: The president who loves to wrap himself in the flag...

Donald Trump blinked. It’s not the first time, nor will it be the last. He blinked because he’s a bully, and bullies, we were told...

Guest Post: I’m a veteran who is transgender. These are the...

On 26 July 2017, President Trump used his primary method of communication – Twitter – to drop a bombshell on the U.S. military, stating...

Veterans feel ripped off by Colorado for-profit college

Mark Glogouski has a bad heart. He relies on a pacemaker and defibrillator to keep it pumping. His doctors have repeatedly told him to avoid...

Wiretap: Afghanistan War vets struggle to save themselves

Shell shock The war still isn't over for those in the 2/7 Marine Battalion, which was at the center of the fighting in Afghanistan. In...

Colorado denies veterans medical marijuana for post-traumatic stress disorder

Cannabis was hailed as a lifesaver by many veterans who spoke at the Colorado Board of Health’s meeting this Wednesday, though perhaps none more...

#Coleg Notebook: The cycle of poverty meets the cycle of smoothie

The Cycle of Poverty The Colorado House debated a series of poverty-related bills on Monday. First, lawmakers passed a ban on using Electronic Benefit Cards...

All quiet on the eastern front and notes on the chamber...

Increasing sound and fury in the Capitol as both Republicans and Democrats flex their partisan muscles in their respective chambers.

Senate works to keep military bases open; House to employ veterans

Notes from the 99th day of the 2014 legislative session.

An emotional cyberbully debate; veterans’ business bill goes to Gov; money...

Notes from the General Assembly's 64th day in the 2014 legislative session.

Study proposed to determine value of marijuana in treating post-traumatic stress...

Marijuana may not cure the summertime blues, but there are those who think it can cure post-traumatic stress disorder, especially among veterans.