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NEW: President Trump's first veto of his second term kills a unanimous bill to fund a major drinking water project in Colorado. Trump had threatened punishment for Colorado for imprisoning his ally Tina Peters. www.9news.com/article/news...
Trump vetoes bill to fund Arkansas Valley conduit in Colorado
President Trump vetoed a bill to fund a pipeline project to bring clean drinking water to communities on the Eastern Plains between Pueblo and Lamar.
www.9news.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:28 AM
NEW: President Trump's first veto of his second term kills a unanimous bill to fund a major drinking water project in Colorado. Trump had threatened punishment for Colorado for imprisoning his ally Tina Peters. www.9news.com/article/news...
Rejuvenating 5-mile run thanks to this oddly warm Colorado Sunday, 2 weeks shy of Christmas
December 14, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Rejuvenating 5-mile run thanks to this oddly warm Colorado Sunday, 2 weeks shy of Christmas
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I’m so mad we are going to lose this man in Denver.
December 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I’m so mad we are going to lose this man in Denver.
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For your morning zen.
October 3, 2025 at 6:46 PM
For your morning zen.
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“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
October 2, 2025 at 2:56 AM
“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.”
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
― Jane Goodall
💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
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Ghost has had a turbulent life so far, but this sweet 2-year-old Great Pyrenees mix is looking for his forever home! He's fun, goofy, good with other dogs, and has good manners on a leash!
Ghost is available at the Humane Society of Fremont County, info below:
#COwx
Ghost is available at the Humane Society of Fremont County, info below:
#COwx
September 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Ghost has had a turbulent life so far, but this sweet 2-year-old Great Pyrenees mix is looking for his forever home! He's fun, goofy, good with other dogs, and has good manners on a leash!
Ghost is available at the Humane Society of Fremont County, info below:
#COwx
Ghost is available at the Humane Society of Fremont County, info below:
#COwx
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Today's furcast comes from Finn and Flynn, a package deal available for adoption from MaxFund Colorado! They're "full of stories and full of love" according to the great folks at MaxFund!
(Also apologies for my slacking on these lately)
#COwx
(Also apologies for my slacking on these lately)
#COwx
September 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Today's furcast comes from Finn and Flynn, a package deal available for adoption from MaxFund Colorado! They're "full of stories and full of love" according to the great folks at MaxFund!
(Also apologies for my slacking on these lately)
#COwx
(Also apologies for my slacking on these lately)
#COwx
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Here’s a story that’s becoming all too common: federal immigration agents using racial and ethnic profiling as a rationale for stopping, questioning and detaining U.S. citizens who they suspect are undocumented.
A U.S. Citizen Detained by ICE for Three Days Tells His Story
A conversation with George Retes, an Army veteran swept up in a California raid
www.theatlantic.com
September 11, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Here’s a story that’s becoming all too common: federal immigration agents using racial and ethnic profiling as a rationale for stopping, questioning and detaining U.S. citizens who they suspect are undocumented.
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A US President threatening to use the military against civilians in an American city is not normal and journalists who choose to ignore or normalize this should explain their choice to the communities they serve.
September 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
A US President threatening to use the military against civilians in an American city is not normal and journalists who choose to ignore or normalize this should explain their choice to the communities they serve.
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I'm not sure that a journalist using plain and accurate language is newsworthy, but here we are
“If all of this was happening in another nation, we would not hesitate to describe it clearly,” said 9News anchor Kyle Clark.
Local TV Anchor Blasts Trump With 1 Word About His Recent Actions: 'Call It By Name'
“If all of this was happening in another nation, we would not hesitate to describe it clearly,” said 9News anchor Kyle Clark.
www.huffpost.com
September 6, 2025 at 4:26 AM
I'm not sure that a journalist using plain and accurate language is newsworthy, but here we are
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Please help! Today's furcast comes from 9-year-old Bailey, a Royal Bahamian Potcake who is good with other dogs/cats!
*Bailey is at risk of euthanasia if she isn't adopted in the next 2 weeks*
Please share the word to anyone who can foster/adopt her - all info below!
#COwx
*Bailey is at risk of euthanasia if she isn't adopted in the next 2 weeks*
Please share the word to anyone who can foster/adopt her - all info below!
#COwx
September 1, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Please help! Today's furcast comes from 9-year-old Bailey, a Royal Bahamian Potcake who is good with other dogs/cats!
*Bailey is at risk of euthanasia if she isn't adopted in the next 2 weeks*
Please share the word to anyone who can foster/adopt her - all info below!
#COwx
*Bailey is at risk of euthanasia if she isn't adopted in the next 2 weeks*
Please share the word to anyone who can foster/adopt her - all info below!
#COwx
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NEW: Trump administration threatens "imminent enforcement action" against Denver Public Schools for a single gender-neutral bathroom #copolitics
August 29, 2025 at 2:35 AM
NEW: Trump administration threatens "imminent enforcement action" against Denver Public Schools for a single gender-neutral bathroom #copolitics
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August 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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When the make-your-own-waffle station at the hotel breakfast distracts you from the task at hand
Documents with sensitive details about the meeting between President Trump and Russian President Putin were left behind on a public hotel printer.
Government papers found in an Alaskan hotel reveal new details of Trump-Putin summit
Documents with sensitive details about the meeting between President Trump and Russian President Putin were left behind on a public hotel printer.
n.pr
August 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
When the make-your-own-waffle station at the hotel breakfast distracts you from the task at hand
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COMMENTARY: Colorado's House Republicans again face allegations of inappropriate behavior toward women. Colorado deserves better leadership than a cafeteria table full of the meanest girls and most immature guys you remember from high school. #copolitics
August 7, 2025 at 1:20 AM
COMMENTARY: Colorado's House Republicans again face allegations of inappropriate behavior toward women. Colorado deserves better leadership than a cafeteria table full of the meanest girls and most immature guys you remember from high school. #copolitics
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The difference between Colorado state legislators and the anonymous sexist and racist trolls who post on X is that the legislators wear nametags and get paid by taxpayers. Excellent reporting by @cprnews.bsky.social. www.cpr.org/2025/08/06/c...
In private group chat, GOP lawmakers made crude jokes about a Democratic colleague's clothing
The thread was sparked by a photo that was later posted to social media, unleashing online harassment.
www.cpr.org
August 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The difference between Colorado state legislators and the anonymous sexist and racist trolls who post on X is that the legislators wear nametags and get paid by taxpayers. Excellent reporting by @cprnews.bsky.social. www.cpr.org/2025/08/06/c...
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Wednesday is with us again, so grab your family and friends and drag them out to buy a book! - Michael
July 23, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Wednesday is with us again, so grab your family and friends and drag them out to buy a book! - Michael
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Online voting on Governor Polis’ $28.5M Capitol pedestrian bridge project closes at midnight Monday. I appreciate that he included my commentary opposing the project on his online survey page. www.co150walkway.com/feedback
Feedback — Colorado 150 Walkway
www.co150walkway.com
July 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Online voting on Governor Polis’ $28.5M Capitol pedestrian bridge project closes at midnight Monday. I appreciate that he included my commentary opposing the project on his online survey page. www.co150walkway.com/feedback
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On Feb. 15, José Manuel Ramos Bastidas called his wife from inside a Texas immigration detention facility.
He asked her to record a message, “just in case something happens to me.”
Thread 👇
He asked her to record a message, “just in case something happens to me.”
Thread 👇
July 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
On Feb. 15, José Manuel Ramos Bastidas called his wife from inside a Texas immigration detention facility.
He asked her to record a message, “just in case something happens to me.”
Thread 👇
He asked her to record a message, “just in case something happens to me.”
Thread 👇
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Republican election clerks in Colorado say a GOP strategist claiming to work with the Trump administration asked for insider access to voting systems. They refused. #copolitics
July 18, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Republican election clerks in Colorado say a GOP strategist claiming to work with the Trump administration asked for insider access to voting systems. They refused. #copolitics
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Recently, my book THEY CALLED US ENEMY was banned – again – in Tennessee. Book bans are out of control. Huge parts of American history are being restricted. To join me in standing up for the freedom to read, go to pen.org/action. @penamerica.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com
July 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Recently, my book THEY CALLED US ENEMY was banned – again – in Tennessee. Book bans are out of control. Huge parts of American history are being restricted. To join me in standing up for the freedom to read, go to pen.org/action. @penamerica.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social @idwpublishing.com
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EXCLUSIVE — The Onion has a full-page ad in today’s NYT featuring part of an editorial calling out congressional fecklessness towards Trump. They also sent a copy of their latest issue to every lawmaker.
My report, with an excerpt from the full editorial: www.thehandbasket.co/p/exclusive-...
My report, with an excerpt from the full editorial: www.thehandbasket.co/p/exclusive-...
June 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM
EXCLUSIVE — The Onion has a full-page ad in today’s NYT featuring part of an editorial calling out congressional fecklessness towards Trump. They also sent a copy of their latest issue to every lawmaker.
My report, with an excerpt from the full editorial: www.thehandbasket.co/p/exclusive-...
My report, with an excerpt from the full editorial: www.thehandbasket.co/p/exclusive-...
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COMMENTARY: It takes a great country to admit its mistakes. The Trump administration's new signs at Colorado's National Historic Sites reflect weakness and insecurity.
June 20, 2025 at 1:50 AM
COMMENTARY: It takes a great country to admit its mistakes. The Trump administration's new signs at Colorado's National Historic Sites reflect weakness and insecurity.
Home Rule seems super sketch, especially how fast they’re trying to push it through (and costing Douglas County half a million in the process.) Just hope enough people are paying attention! Vote by June 24!
www.denverpost.com/2025/06/08/d...
www.denverpost.com/2025/06/08/d...
As Douglas County’s home-rule election gets underway, the battle is already red hot. Here’s what’s at stake.
Tempers are rising in Douglas County, where an effort to seek home-rule authority is running up against an opposition that feels like the whole process has been shrouded in secrecy.
www.denverpost.com
June 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Home Rule seems super sketch, especially how fast they’re trying to push it through (and costing Douglas County half a million in the process.) Just hope enough people are paying attention! Vote by June 24!
www.denverpost.com/2025/06/08/d...
www.denverpost.com/2025/06/08/d...