Guest Columns
Local Democrats: Let’s work together and think big
There’s no question Democrats could have done much better in our recent national election. Given the mismanagement and corruption in Washington, many of us...
Affordable housing the community can support
Like much of the nation, Boulder is experiencing housing affordability challenges. Though Boulder has implemented a variety of affordable housing policies, we continue to...
Why environmental groups support the muni
Who will control our renewable energy future? The fossil fuel industry has controlled energy in the U.S. for the last century. As we move...
If not now, then when?
John F. Kennedy once said, “Today our concern must be with the future. For the world is changing. The old era is ending. The...
It’s not my proclivity for avocado toast
I’m 25 years old, and while I do enjoy avocado toast and a latte every now and again, that isn’t what’s standing between me...
We must be honest about what the coronavirus outbreak will mean...
In the wake of the global COVID-19 outbreak, which has caused the biggest disruption to life as we know it and to the economy...
Agricultural rights’ bill will harm workers it purports to help
Senate bill 21-087, Agricultural Workers’ Rights, contrary to its title, will significantly reduce the paychecks of Colorado ag employees.
A Colorado farmworker under the U.S....
I slept under a mosquito net for one week; Here’s why
In the five years I have lived in Boulder, Colorado, I have seen bugs, ants and roaches, but not a single mosquito. I know...
Immigration — problems and possibilities
Americans realize that immigration is an important issue. The nation’s security, economic strength, demographics, global competitiveness and much more are all influenced by U.S....
Xcel went fishing and caught a few fish
Xcel went fishing with its “final” offers of two weeks ago. But on Monday night, few on Council took the bait.
Council made the right...
Say ‘no’ to a lame duck vote on TPP
In their desperation to enact the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) “trade” agreement, proponents are pressing for a vote during the post-election “lame duck” Congress....
The case for Gov. Johnson
In light of recent revelations regarding Donald Trump’s past, sexual assaults on women, new and emerging allegations regarding the same, and Trump’s anti-democratic...
