I’m not sure why Jared Polis sent his tweet taking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to task for his strong-arming of Mickey Mouse and the rest of the Disney gang after they criticized DeSantis’ benighted, wink-to-homophobes, Don’t Say Gay legislation. Let’s just be happy he did. And that’s not to mention — although Polis made sure […]
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Advocates to push for overhaul of Colorado’s youth residential centers — and they’re looking to Florida for help
A group of child protection advocates including the state ombudsman and a lawmaker will push for a massive overhaul of Colorado’s residential centers for kids in foster care or with severe mental health issues. They’ve set their sights on copying a Florida law that revamped the way centers in that state are evaluated to make […]
Posted inOpinion, Opinion Columns
Opinion: Could Trump’s exit strategy be to reign over Florida?
The pundits have been telling us the “becauses” since long before Election Day. Donald Trump is allowing the transition, but hasn’t conceded and won’t leave the White House without a struggle, because he is protected from federal criminal prosecution as long as he remains in office. Also, because he loves the trappings of the presidency. […]
Posted inOpinion, Write On, Colorado
In a topsy turvy, coronavirus world, can I manage to make it back to Denver?
Going Home I am in Florida. My Winter home. But for the wrong six months. It’s Summer! The weather is glorious. Hot as hell and extremely humid. The beach is empty except for the weekend. Now, only a few people venture out. The pelicans fly all around, and then all of a sudden they swoop […]
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A Florida swamp guide gets launched on a mystery by discovery of a hat — and a very unusual pair of shoes
Carl and Jane Bock are retired Professors of Biology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Carl received his PhD in Zoology from the University of California at Berkeley, while Jane holds three degrees in Botany, a B.A. from Duke, an M.A. from the University of Indiana, and a PhD from Berkeley. Carl is an […]