Content Archives
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Fix our bridges already
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 ...
Saint Melinda
Melinda Gates is my new hero. In fact, I think she should be canonized as the Patron Saint of Voiceless and Vulnerable Women...
The flood and the faces that matter
This story is part of Our Road to Recovery, our coverage of the 2013 Boulder County floods...
Clint Folsom — 2023 Superior Home Rule Charter Commission Candidate Questionnaire
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...
Eric Ryant — 2023 Lafayette City Council Candidate
Yes/No Questions:
1. Are you a homeowner? yes
2. If the City police force was fully staffed, would you advocate for adding more officers? no
3. Do...
Idolatry of Ronald Reagan doesn’t square with his history
Ronald Reagan, one of America's least-known liberals...
‘Fast Food Nation’ author says cheap, quick meals carry a heavy...
Author Eric Schlosser says he first...
Christmas(ale)time is here
If you’ve ever doubted that Americans are seasonal shoppers, just ask a barista at Starbucks how many pumpkin spice lattes she whipped up during...
A challenge to end childhood hunger
Improving access to quality education is the single greatest investment we can make in our country, but for children to succeed in the classroom, we must first make sure their basic needs are met...
