Special to The Colorado Sun
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
Nicolais: Anti-transgender activists should take a lesson from Colorado
Scoring short-term political points among the conservative base at the cost of LGBTQ equality is a losing proposition
Nicolais: What if the January 6 Capitol riot was just a practice run?
If Congress does not enact a commission to review the insurrection that took place in January, it will court more violence in the future
Nicolais: How can we make sense out of Karen Garner’s ordeal at the hands of Loveland police?
The brutal arrest of a Loveland resident suffering from dementia sheds light on continuing misuse of force among police ranks
Nicolais: Liz Cheney’s last full measure of devotion is at the altar of our democracy
Wyoming’s sole U.S. Representative is engaged in a battle over more than just the future of the Republican Party
Nicolais: Neil Gorsuch has become the most influential member of the Supreme Court
The justice from Colorado delivers another ruling sure to disappoint former President Trump and Republicans who confirmed him
Nicolais: Justice was too late for George Floyd, but we can seek broader justice
The deaths of Floyd and Elijah McClain underscore the need for difficult and lasting change in law enforcement
Nicolais: April snow showers always throw me for a loop
Just like Charlie Brown trying to kick Lucy’s football, I am always caught making spring plans when a late snowstorm arrives
Nicolais: Why I’m an ex-RINO still caught in No Man’s Land
We're stuck with a political system that does not work for most Coloradans, and there's little hope for centrists and moderates
Nicolais: This year, the April Fools’ joke is on Rockies fans
The Nolan Arenado trade is simply the most visible sign of a team comfortable taking fans' money without returning anything on the field
Nicolais: Mask wearing is an act of love. So are peaceful protests, and doing your job.
The past year has presented many terrors and tragedies, but they cannot overshadow the love we have shown one another
Nicolais: Colorado lawmakers should channel Ronald Reagan — don’t build that fence
The property damage concerns at the heart of a proposal to build a fence around the state Capitol pale in comparison to the damage building it will do
Nicolais: The Boulder riot could have been a lot worse
By actively working to contain rioters and de-escalate the situation, Boulder Police demonstrate they may have learned from past experience