Special to The Colorado Sun
Nicolais: Money drove many Republican operatives toward Trumpism
With their careers and livelihoods in the balance, it is easy to understand why so many went along with the sea change in the Republican Party
Nicolais: UCHealth’s transplant policy should make the unvaccinated re-evaluate
After UCHealth placed a transplant candidate on inactive status for failure to receive a COVID-19 vaccination, the balance between personal choice and accountability become clearer
Nicolais: Rationing health care should be a scary side effect for the unvaccinated
Other states have recently adopted official crisis of care standards that provide health care providers more flexibility to choose who receives care and who does not
Nicolais: Tay Anderson should rethink his Trumpian tactics
In response to the investigation into his conduct released last week, Anderson sounded remarkably similar in style to the former president
Nicolais: Marriage was the best decision Gov. Jared Polis has made yet
Gov. Jared Polis and Marlon Reis wed on Wednesday, a fairytale triumph of love over adversity
Nicolais: Death threats to election officials threaten democracy itself
A recent investigative report details hundreds of violent threats made to election officials in the wake of the 2020 election
Nicolais: Returning to church service in person brought me an unexpected surprise
After almost two years watching video feeds of services from home, last Sunday seemed to have a special reminder for me
Nicolais: I worked with COVIDCheck Colorado for 6 months — and will always celebrate all we accomplished
Even as COVID-19 spreads, we can recognize the extraordinary work by governments, private groups and individuals to deliver vaccines to Coloradans
Nicolais: A little advice for redistricting commissions weighing competitiveness
Ten years ago the commission I served on made a simplistic mistake – one that current commissioners should learn from
Nicolais: Mesa County clerk Tina Peters should be recalled for potentially criminal behavior
As the Mesa County district attorney reviews how passwords for election equipment were leaked from Tina Peters’ office, residents should remove the threat she poses to democracy
Nicolais: Colorado court lambasts attorneys engaged in malicious election lies
A U.S. magistrate judge ordered two Colorado lawyers to pay for attorney fees engaged in defending against their frivolous lawsuit to overturn the 2020 election
Nicolais: They almost killed Casa Bonita! South Park creators aim to come to the rescue
With the iconic Colorado restaurant still closed to food service, two cartooning crusaders are the latest to offer assistance
Nicolais: The Colorado GOP may opt out of open primaries – and into a death spiral
If the party's move sets off enough dominoes, it could help put an end to the corrosive party primary system
Nicolais: Yes, Colorado, the COVID-19 vaccines work. Believe it.
As the Delta variant spreads, it has become increasingly clear that vaccinated individuals avoid severe, life-threatening illness
Nicolais: Colorado keeps hitting home runs as Georgia continues to strike out
After Atlanta lost the MLB All-Star Game in the wake of Georgia enacting restrictive voting rights laws, it is obvious Colorado keeps hitting its election laws out of the park
Nicolais: Calling for the execution of political opponents should never be condoned
Over the past week, accusations of treason punishable by execution has been invoked on multiple occasions
Nicolais: Colorado’s first congressional redistricting map represents a good start
Despite partisan complaints, Colorado's redistricting map tackles tough challenges and provides an avenue for representation to some deserving populations
Nicolais: Juneteenth should kick off a fortnight of freedom
Falling just over two weeks before the Fourth of July, Juneteenth is a reminder that freedom is something we must continually work toward
Nicolais: For the fully vaccinated, the return to normal has arrived just in time for summer
After more than a year avoiding crowds, I have spent two weeks celebrating after finishing my vaccination course
Nicolais: I’m setting aside tolerance and inclusion today to chant: ‘Dos a Cero!’
The U.S. and Mexican soccer teams bring their heated rivalry to Denver