Heidi Beedle
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Anti-Abortion Activists Target New Boulder Clinic
Last month, RISE Collective, composed of former employees of the Boulder Abortion Clinic, opened its doors and began providing abortions. RISE picks up where Dr. Warren Hern, the founder of...
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I wrote about Boulder's new abortion clinic, and the backlash from anti-abortion activists:
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I wrote about Boulder's new abortion clinic, and the backlash from anti-abortion activists:
coloradotimesrecorder.com/2025/11/anti...
coloradotimesrecorder.com/2025/11/anti...
Anti-Abortion Activists Target New Boulder Clinic
Last month, RISE Collective, composed of former employees of the Boulder Abortion Clinic, opened its doors and began providing abortions. RISE picks up where Dr. Warren Hern, the founder of...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I wrote about Boulder's new abortion clinic, and the backlash from anti-abortion activists:
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Good news for the Launchpad, the new youth affordable housing complex in Colorado Springs:
Last month, Launchpad, the 50-unit supportive housing project for youth and families on Colorado Springs’ west side, was awarded the Charles L. Edson Housing Tax Credit Excellence Award by the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition.
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Affordable housing complex wins national award -
Last month, Launchpad, the 50-unit supportive housing project for youth and families on Colorado Springs’ west side, was awarded the Charles L. Edson Housing
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November 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Good news for the Launchpad, the new youth affordable housing complex in Colorado Springs:
Some early school board results:
November 5, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Some early school board results:
Hey if you live in Colorado Springs and want to buy some of my dead friend's amazing dresses or skirts, please come to this:
Fox and Shrew was a company that provided hand-made, vintage-inspired dresses and skirts — with pockets — using eco-friendly and ethical labor practices. Fox and Shrew will be hosting a pop-up shop at the Ivywild School on Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Hand-made, boutique dresses at Ivywild School -
Fox and Shrew was a company that provided hand-made, vintage-inspired dresses and skirts — with pockets — using eco-friendly and ethical labor practices. For
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November 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Hey if you live in Colorado Springs and want to buy some of my dead friend's amazing dresses or skirts, please come to this:
Reposted by Heidi Beedle
Records obtained via FOIA reveal 9 complaints from colleagues about Waldrep’s attitudes towards working groups for veterans of color and a written counseling for “disrespectful, insulting, abusive, insolent, or obscene language or conduct.”
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CO Springs School Board Candidate has History of Complaints, Misconduct at VA
Eddie Waldrep, a candidate for the Academy School District 20 Board of Education, has touted his experience as clinical psychologist for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). His campaign website.....
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November 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Records obtained via FOIA reveal 9 complaints from colleagues about Waldrep’s attitudes towards working groups for veterans of color and a written counseling for “disrespectful, insulting, abusive, insolent, or obscene language or conduct.”
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Shoutout to the VA for getting me my FOIA response *on* election day. Better late than never, I guess.
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CO Springs School Board Candidate has History of Complaints, Misconduct at VA
Eddie Waldrep, a candidate for the Academy School District 20 Board of Education, has touted his experience as clinical psychologist for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). His campaign website.....
coloradotimesrecorder.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Shoutout to the VA for getting me my FOIA response *on* election day. Better late than never, I guess.
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My latest, on this morning’s press conference from Gov. Polis and Rep. Pettersen:
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Dem Leaders Make Case for Health Care Tax Credits as Shutdown Drags On
The longest-running government shutdown hinges on the extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax subsidies set to expire at the end of 2025. When the ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits...
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October 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM
My latest, on this morning’s press conference from Gov. Polis and Rep. Pettersen:
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Reposted by Heidi Beedle
“...if Congress does not extend the premium tax credits, it’ll lead to about 75,000 Coloradans losing their healthcare insurance, and about 150,000 more paying a lot more,” said Gov. Polis.
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Dem Leaders Make Case for Health Care Tax Credits as Shutdown Drags On
The longest-running government shutdown hinges on the extension of Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax subsidies set to expire at the end of 2025. When the ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits...
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October 30, 2025 at 9:36 PM
“...if Congress does not extend the premium tax credits, it’ll lead to about 75,000 Coloradans losing their healthcare insurance, and about 150,000 more paying a lot more,” said Gov. Polis.
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Listening to Gov. Jared Polis and Rep. Brittany Pettersen talking about gov shutdown and the issue of ACA tax credits
October 30, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Listening to Gov. Jared Polis and Rep. Brittany Pettersen talking about gov shutdown and the issue of ACA tax credits
Sometimes I write about good things:
At Community Prep School, an alternative charter school in Colorado Springs School District 11, the students who are part of the “School of Rap” program might graduate with a Grammy.
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Community Prep students looking for Grammy nomination -
With the increased popularity and expansion of career and technical education, students in high schools across Colorado can graduate with certificates in
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October 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Sometimes I write about good things:
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Earlier this month the Colorado Title Board set the title for Initiative 149, “Right to Life from Conception.”
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Yet Another Anti-Abortion Ballot Initiative Approved, Now Supporters Need 124,328 Signatures
Earlier this month the Colorado Title Board set the title for Initiative 149, “Right to Life from Conception.” The initiative is the latest personhood effort from Angela Eicher and Faye...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Earlier this month the Colorado Title Board set the title for Initiative 149, “Right to Life from Conception.”
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I got the police report involving Manitou Springs City Councilor John Shada:
A redacted copy of the Manitou Springs Police Department report, obtained by the Pikes Peak Bulletin, provides additional details about the interaction.
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Police report involving City Councilor provides additional details -
During the Oct. 21 Manitou Springs City Council meeting, Councilor Nancy Fortuin called on Councilor John Shada to resign following a reported incident at the
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October 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I got the police report involving Manitou Springs City Councilor John Shada:
Reposted by Heidi Beedle
Two members of El Paso County School District 49’s (D49) conservative board majority are up for re-election this year. Should either Jamilynn D’Avola or Lori Thompson lose their race, the board could flip to a more progressive majority.
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Conservatives Clash in CO Springs School Board Race
Two members of El Paso County School District 49’s (D49) conservative board majority are up for re-election this year. Should either Jamilynn D’Avola or Lori Thompson lose their race, the...
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October 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Two members of El Paso County School District 49’s (D49) conservative board majority are up for re-election this year. Should either Jamilynn D’Avola or Lori Thompson lose their race, the board could flip to a more progressive majority.
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My latest on the D49 Board of Education race:
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Conservatives Clash in CO Springs School Board Race
Two members of El Paso County School District 49’s (D49) conservative board majority are up for re-election this year. Should either Jamilynn D’Avola or Lori Thompson lose their race, the...
coloradotimesrecorder.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
My latest on the D49 Board of Education race:
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Some wild stuff at this week's Manitou Springs City Council meeting:
Manitou Springs City Councilor Nancy Fortuin called for the resignation of Councilor John Shada during the council correspondence part of Tuesday’s regular meeting.
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Manitou Springs City Councilor asked to resign -
Manitou Springs City Councilor Nancy Fortuin called for the resignation of Councilor John Shada during the council correspondence part of Tuesday’s regular
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October 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Some wild stuff at this week's Manitou Springs City Council meeting:
My latest on Manitou:
The League of Women Voters hosted a forum for Manitou Springs candidates and ballot issues this week in advance of the Nov. 4 election.
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Manitou voters hear merits of candidates, ballot issues at forum -
The League of Women Voters hosted a forum for Manitou Springs candidates and ballot issues this week in advance of the Nov. 4 election.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:38 PM
My latest on Manitou:
Rep Scott Bottoms (R-Co Springs) is on Joe Oltmann’s podcast today. Bottoms is currently running for governor.
October 21, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Rep Scott Bottoms (R-Co Springs) is on Joe Oltmann’s podcast today. Bottoms is currently running for governor.
I’m at a candidate forum in Manitou Springs. City Councilor Natalie Johnson, running for mayor, unopposed, is reading a poem by Andrea Gibson as her opening statement.
October 21, 2025 at 12:55 AM
I’m at a candidate forum in Manitou Springs. City Councilor Natalie Johnson, running for mayor, unopposed, is reading a poem by Andrea Gibson as her opening statement.
I’m actually taking a mini-vacay with my family this weekend, but here in Estes Park there is a No Kings event. I’m guessing a few hundred. Some inflatable costumes.
October 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I’m actually taking a mini-vacay with my family this weekend, but here in Estes Park there is a No Kings event. I’m guessing a few hundred. Some inflatable costumes.
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"Until we go bankrupt or are fully devoured by one of the three beasts, things are going to be business as usual here. That means doing the job of two and a half employees without complaining."
Don’t Let the Beasts from Revelation Distract You from Your Expense Reports
Thanks for coming in. Have a seat. I realize there’s a lot going on right now between work and the seven-headed dragon that is here to brutally mur...
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October 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
"Until we go bankrupt or are fully devoured by one of the three beasts, things are going to be business as usual here. That means doing the job of two and a half employees without complaining."
My write-up of yesterday’s housing protest:
Residents of two Colorado Springs public housing complexes took part in a protest during yesterday’s Colorado Springs Housing Authority (CHSA) meeting.
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Public housing tenants protest living conditions -
Residents of two Colorado Springs public housing complexes took part in a protest during yesterday’s Colorado Springs Housing Authority (CHSA) meeting.
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October 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
My write-up of yesterday’s housing protest:
Good afternoon. I’m at the Colorado Springs Housing Authority for a protest by Colorado Springs Tenants’ Union.
October 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Good afternoon. I’m at the Colorado Springs Housing Authority for a protest by Colorado Springs Tenants’ Union.
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New Fever Swamp Review!
CTR takes a look at candidates in D49 and D11, discussing prevailing issues in both districts, including the recent strike in D11.
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CTR takes a look at candidates in D49 and D11, discussing prevailing issues in both districts, including the recent strike in D11.
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Fever Swamp Review Podcast: School Boarding 2: Elections
CTR takes a look at candidates in D49 and D11, discussing prevailing issues in both districts, including the recent strike in D11. https://youtu.be/lZvKGVzY3wA Also available on Spotify and Apple Podc...
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October 15, 2025 at 10:34 PM
New Fever Swamp Review!
CTR takes a look at candidates in D49 and D11, discussing prevailing issues in both districts, including the recent strike in D11.
coloradotimesrecorder.com/2025/10/feve...
CTR takes a look at candidates in D49 and D11, discussing prevailing issues in both districts, including the recent strike in D11.
coloradotimesrecorder.com/2025/10/feve...
New Podcast! I cover the strike in D11, talk to some school board candidates in both D11 and D49.
coloradotimesrecorder.com/2025/10/feve...
coloradotimesrecorder.com/2025/10/feve...
Fever Swamp Review Podcast: School Boarding 2: Elections
CTR takes a look at candidates in D49 and D11, discussing prevailing issues in both districts, including the recent strike in D11. https://youtu.be/lZvKGVzY3wA Also available on Spotify and Apple Podc...
coloradotimesrecorder.com
October 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
New Podcast! I cover the strike in D11, talk to some school board candidates in both D11 and D49.
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Reposted by Heidi Beedle
In an ironic twist, the resolution honoring Kirk, widely hailed as a strong proponent of free speech, did not include an opportunity for public comment during the council meeting ahead of the vote.
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COS council president put unusual ban on public comment for Charlie Kirk resolution -
During its Oct. 14 regular meeting, the Colorado Springs City Council voted 5-4 to approve a resolution “honoring the U.S. Senate’s designation of October 14,
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October 15, 2025 at 4:44 PM
In an ironic twist, the resolution honoring Kirk, widely hailed as a strong proponent of free speech, did not include an opportunity for public comment during the council meeting ahead of the vote.
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