Hey there, Colorado. We thought we’d bring you an abbreviated version of The Sunriser on this fine Fourth of July morning, and hopefully those of you who kicked off the three-day weekend early paced yourself last night.
Whether your plans call for lounging by the pool, standing over a grill, a nice hike or checking out fireworks (or drone) shows, be safe out there today, and all weekend.
While the big news is out of D.C. today, we still have some Colorado stories you might want to take a look at before you get back to holiday-ing.
Happy birthday, America.
Editor
THE NEWS
BUSINESS
A Colorado trucking school is trying to train drivers to handle the unique challenges of mountain driving
$1 million per hour
The estimated economic loss when Interstate 70 is closed in the high country.
A single truck with lost brakes can cause havoc on the winding highways that form the main channels of transportation in Colorado’s high country. That’s why CDL 303 in Commerce City offers the country’s only comprehensive mountain driving course for people getting their commercial driver’s licenses. Lu Snyder has more.
EQUITY
Colorado lawyers are stepping up to handle immigration cases amid Trump crackdown
Even for lawyers with decades of experience in courtrooms, immigration court is a different world. University of Colorado graduate students and reporters Isabella Escobedo and Kortney Russell have the story of the lawyers who are crossing disciplines to help immigrants and the challenges they’re finding.
MORE NEWS
Section by Eric Lubbers | CTO & Newsletter Wrangler
THE OPINION PAGE
CARTOONS
In “What’d I Miss?” Ossie and his dad discuss why racism is denied (and even rewarded) in this country when there’s so much evidence to the contrary.
Jim Morrissey weighs in on the red tape and Medicaid work requirements advanced by the GOP, and the collateral damage they could cause.
Drew Litton has thoughts about Fourth of July revelers who show no regard for their neighbors as they celebrate with pyrotechnics.
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The Colorado Sun is a nonpartisan news organization, and the opinions of columnists and editorial writers do not reflect the opinions of the newsroom. Read our ethics policy for more on The Sun’s opinion policy and submit columns, suggest writers or provide feedback at opinion@coloradosun.com.
Podcast Playlist
CONVERSATION
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Section by David Krause | Editor
It’s gonna be a hot, dry weekend, so stay cool and hydrated, Sunriser friends, and we’ll see ya back here Monday.
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