Opinion
Opinion: As megafires menace us, tech innovation can lead to smarter firefighting
This is a critical time to redefine our nation’s relationship with fire and build resilience in fire-prone areas. If 2020 taught us anything, it is that now is the time for change.
Silverman: There’s a chicken sandwich war in Denver, and I may have found the winner
I generally prefer healthy, local and sustainable meals, but I made it my mission to taste the drive-thru alternatives popping up all over town
Carman: An examination of rural Colorado’s coronavirus vaccine resistance
On a trip to the state's southwestern corner, the rural/urban divide stood out in sharp relief, and statistics told the rest of the story
Littwin: It was long past due for Juneteenth to become a national holiday, but why did it happen now?
The bill creating the holiday passed with near unanimity because of the momentum following George Floyd’s killing, but also because it gives cover to those seeking laws to suppress minority voting or to ban teaching anything controversial about race.
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
Opinion: Rocky Mountain has it. Here’s why more national parks need a reservation system to get in.
The parks’ unrelenting popularity is making it impossible to preserve them “unimpaired.” Crowd control has become essential in the most popular parks.
Opinion: Colorado marijuana business leaders worked with lawmakers to shape bill to protect youth
But are there still significant shortcomings in the final bill that lawmakers passed? Yes. Many, in fact.
Opinion: Medical science alone can’t stop pandemics. The missing link is leadership.
The same exacting research approach that brought us coronavirus vaccines in record time can give us the tools we need to assess the effectiveness of how we respond to pandemics.
Opinion: In Colorado, a wildlife and habitat crisis is quietly unfolding all around us
A measure in Congress would result in projects creating good jobs for Coloradans today, while protecting our state’s wildlife heritage for tomorrow.
Opinion: Will COVID-19 kill the American Dream and help make collectivism the norm?
The village of the future is taking shape before our eyes. Guided by the lessons of this pandemic, we can shape our homes and neighborhoods to withstand the next inevitable crisis.
Opinion: Patent waiver for COVID-19 vaccines would be a blow to safety and health innovation
The move unfairly penalizes health innovators who have worked around the clock to develop life-saving vaccines that are giving hope to the world.
Opinion: The Colorado legislature’s big health care bill will worsen health disparities for African Americans
It is disappointing that lawmakers rushed to advance this legislation without understanding the larger implications. They would be wise to go back to the drawing board.
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
Littwin: Biden is sending a half-billion vaccine doses to desperate countries around the world, but can’t give them away at home
Maybe you’ve heard about the shots-make-you-magnetic (and not in a good way) conspiracy theory. Sure, it’s a crazy proposition, but in the Ohio legislature, some Republicans are, uh, sticking to it.
Rep. Amabile: Colorado’s failure to address severe mental illness is a human disaster
It’s time to bring a sense of urgency and commitment to helping these individuals.
Opinion: Education has an ally in Tracy Stone-Manning, Biden’s pick to lead Bureau of Land Management
She is an experienced leader who understands that updating our nation’s oil and gas leasing practices is needed to support a brighter future for public education across America.
