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Plan to end ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ meets with soldiers’ skepticism
PHILADELPHIA — They served in combat in Iraq, depended on comrades in life-and-death situations, and appreciate the contributions of gay men and women in the armed forces...
Local oncologist, patient have firsthand experience with short supply
Dr. Leslie Busby of hematology and medical oncology at the Rocky Mountain Cancer Center (RMCC) in Boulder says he’s seen local shortages in generic prescription drugs, but so far no patients have been unable to get medicine they need to survive. But that may change ...
American Indians: Resiliency in Independence
On the Fourth of July, citizens celebrate with barbeques, picnics, ceremonies and lots of fireworks each year in the United States. It marks a beginning point in this country’s history, independence from the British. How does the American Indian fit into this ...
Obama stresses conciliation, challenge during State of the Union speech
WASHINGTON — Confronting a divided government, President Barack Obama...
Man on a mission
TOWARDS THE END of 2009, Tom Weis was a man growing weary, watching the pre-Obama promises of a cleaner, more sustainable future slip away, bit by bit. As the enthusiasm brought on by the idea of a quick U-turn in energy policy was replaced by ever-deepening despair ...
Job Seekers Getting Asked for Facebook Passwords
When Justin Bassett interviewed for a new job, he expected the usual...
Environmental groups file objection over Eldora expansion, may pursue legal action
Middle Boulder Creek Coalition and Sierra Club Indian Peaks Group have filed an objection to the Eldora Mountain Resort expansion that could land in court, if the U.S. Forest Service doesn’t significantly revise its Draft Record of Decision allowing the resort to ...
The changing face of patriotism
As Americans, how we view the men and women who have served in our military has evolved over the years...
Inside the people pound
Former Boulder Weekly Editor Pamela White wrote about the treatment of undocumented immigrants in May 2002, describing the conditions in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Aurora...
Obama makes surprise trip to Afghanistan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, WASHINGTON and KABUL, Afghanistan — President Obama made a brief, unannounced visit Friday to Afghanistan. But in a scenario that seemed symbolic of star-crossed U.S. relations with the administration of Afghan President Hamid Karzai, ...
Balancing act: CU’s new ‘industry collaboration’ office
The news that the University of Colorado Boulder has created an Office of Industry Collaboration may send shivers up a few faculty spines, conjuring images of selling the university to the highest bidder, compromising academic freedom in the name of the almighty ...
