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Littwin: McCarthy, nation both fight for survival. I’ll assume you’re rooting for the nation.

by Mike Littwin 3:05 AM MDT on Sep 24, 20238:24 PM MDT on Sep 22, 2023

Columnist Mike Littwin notes that days before a possible government shutdown, Speaker-for-now McCarthy sent House members home. Think he was just tired of looking at Matt Gaetz’s face?

Posted inOpinion Columns

Nicolais: Could the Broncos and Rapids both win with a swap deal?

by Mario Nicolais 3:03 AM MDT on Sep 24, 20238:51 PM MDT on Sep 22, 2023

As both teams look to make stadium changes, they might each be holding the best option for the other

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Opinion: What my husband’s death taught me about life

by Marilyn Talmage-Bowers 1:30 AM MDT on Sep 24, 20237:25 PM MDT on Sep 22, 2023

It’s important to have end-of-life discussions with loved ones now, before it’s too late, so their wishes can be honored.

Posted inOpinion Columns

Opinion: Four priorities for Denver’s school board

by John Youngquist 1:30 AM MDT on Sep 23, 20237:12 PM MDT on Sep 22, 2023

They are: Safety, mental health, transparency in a strong organization, and re-engaging a primary focus on teaching and learning.

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Opinion: I’m a Russian journalist living in exile. This is what Americans can’t take for granted.

by Marina Sedneva 1:45 AM MDT on Sep 22, 20239:27 PM MDT on Sep 21, 2023

Russian journalist and editor-in-exile Marina Sedneva has been embedded at The Colorado Sun this month. She reflects on democracy and the importance of journalism.

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Opinion: Food banks are buying groceries at an astounding rate

by Erin Pulling 1:30 AM MDT on Sep 22, 20235:03 PM MDT on Sep 21, 2023

We can’t keep our constantly depleted shelves filled without help from Congress, and the Farm Bill expires this month.

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Opinion: A failure to enforce

by Luke Niforatos 1:30 AM MDT on Sep 21, 20235:14 PM MDT on Sep 20, 2023

An audit of the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division discovers significant lapses of oversight.

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Littwin: The shameful rise in child poverty is  obscene. It would be worse to ignore it. 

by Mike Littwin 3:03 AM MDT on Sep 20, 20235:40 PM MDT on Sep 19, 2023

Sen. Michael Bennet says we’ve turned our backs on our kids. He’s pushing to bring back the enhanced child tax credit he championed. 

Posted inOpinion Columns

Opinion: School safety is a shared responsibility

by Michael Carter 1:30 AM MDT on Sep 20, 20237:40 PM MDT on Sep 19, 2023

The causes of violence arise from a complex web of community issues that inevitably affect our schools.

Posted inOpinion Columns

Zornio: Colorado’s outdoors is becoming a haven for the rich, but it doesn’t have to be

by Trish Zornio 3:03 AM MDT on Sep 18, 20237:15 PM MDT on Sep 15, 2023

Inflated parking, campground, trail and activity fees are making outdoor recreation more difficult for the average family

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