Guest Columns
Are House Republicans murderers?
It is time for consequences. A time for the members of the U.S. House of Representatives who voted for this abomination of a health...
The nonviolent history of American independence
Independence Day is commemorated with fireworks and flag-waving, gun salutes and military parades... however, one of our nation’s founding fathers, John Adams, wrote, “A...
Boulder needs equal housing access in the City charter
In most of Boulder, it’s illegal for more than three unrelated people to live together in a home. The Bedrooms Are For People ballot...
Clinging to privilege
On Saturday, March 6, hundreds of CU Boulder students played part in a maskless, bacchanal spring celebration in the midst of a pandemic that...
Job market not so much to brag about
Noticing all the rosy accolades about the job market in the commercial media, one would think the economy is on cloud nine and workers...
Standing Up to Trump at COP23
President Donald Trump’s attempt at pushing a fossil fuel agenda at this year’s 23rd United Nations climate talks (COP23), includes coal, oil, nuclear and...
We condemn the pardon of Joe Arpaio
UnidosUS, the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, condemns — in the strongest possible terms — President Donald...
Opening your heart for Valentine’s Day
In the United States, St. Valentine’s Day is celebrated widely with candy, flowers and private expressions of affection. I proposed to my wife on...
Stand strong and united to win against TPP
When it comes to some of the world’s biggest trade deals, Coloradans are often left in the dark until it’s too late. That’s exactly...
Why take an ‘off-ramp’ to nowhere?
In recent months our community has focused on whether or not Boulder should keep its municipal electric option. Voters will decide the issue this...
Vote YES for minimum wage increase
My personal view has been that, when we do not pay a living wage, children and families suffer from food insecurity, substandard housing and...
I fought for our country. Now NFL players are kneeling for...
I’m a veteran of the U.S. Army. So it may come as a surprise that the day I read about NFL players kneeling during...
