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A recent Pew survey states that 50 percent of conservative voters and 35 percent of progressives say that it’s important to live where most people share their political views. In Colorado, this political self-segregation is seen in the stark differences between ...

It’s been a steady few years of incessant complaining about government and all the things government fails to do well for its citizens. Now we’re heading into an election in which very few people will take time to vote. It’s not that they have to brave death threats ...

You probably already knew that Colorado has a lot going on when it comes to winter recreation. After all, the state is home to world-class resorts like Vail, world-class events like the Dew Tour’s Breckenridge stop and world-class variety, with choices ranging from ...

Tell us a little bit about your personal and/or professional background and why it makes you a good fit for the commission (I.e., how...

Candidate: Diane Crist Office: Longmont City Council, Ward 1 Website: cristforlongmontcouncil.com QUESTIONS FOR CANDIDATES: Yes/No Questions - Please answer only with yes/no.  Are you a homeowner?  Yes Do you...

The following is a list of the final unofficial 2009...

A social experiment was conducted last week by some folks from Colorado, and it failed. The implications of that failure ought to bring some relief to those of us who believe in women’s equality...

When Colorado voters approved the marijuana-legalizing Amendment 64 last year, they also granted permission to the legislature to enact an excise tax of up to 15 percent on all wholesale marijuana purchases. The first $40 million collected from such a tax would, each...

The four-lane Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River near Seattle seemed to be in good shape for a 58-year-old structure. Inspected as recently as last November, it wasn’t even on the list of bridges judged “structurally deficient.” Yet in May, it suddenly ...

We give gifts to make people happy. There are some gifts, however, that can make more than the recipient happy...

Editor’s note: This week marks the debut of Dr. Jenni Skyler’s weekly column, Sophisticated Sex, which will run both in the newspaper and on our website. Enjoy...

Candidate: Andrew Steffl Office: Boulder Valley School District Board of Education District C Website: http://www.andrewsteffl.org/ QUESTIONS FOR CANDIDATES (200 words maximum for each response): This candidate did not submit...