Call me a curmudgeon. Call me a crank. But I know some of you agree that our current celebrations are neither compassionate nor kind, making them not much to celebrate at all. We are the “no thanks on the fireworks” crowd, the ones who worry about humans who suffer from PTSD — particularly when we […]
Fourth of July
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Littwin: Happy Fourth of July. Let’s just hope those fireworks you’re hearing are actually fireworks.
As I write this, there have been 11 mass shootings over the extended holiday weekend. That can’t be what we mean by American exceptionalism.
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Silverman: Podcasts give us hope justice will prevail in Trump litigation
Many people in the podcast world are pinning hopes on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s prosecution of Donald Trump
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Opinion: The American project is to turn our ideals into reality, together
Independence Day reminds us that Americans have always had divisions and always persevered.
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Zornio: 4 reasons fireworks should be a relic of the past in Colorado
With endless reasons not to use them, what will it take for all Coloradans to ditch fireworks displays once and for all?
Posted inOutdoors
How to have a backcountry campfire in Colorado
The short answer is: don’t. But if you do, here are some expert tips to minimize your impact and risk.
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Drew Litton: Is this any way to celebrate the Fourth?
Cartoonist Drew Litton notes that maybe it’s time to give pups — and all the other folks adversely affected by fireworks — a break from cruelty on the nation’s birthday.
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Zornio: Fourth of July fireworks shows should be banned in Colorado
For dozens of Colorado cities, honoring America’s 246th birthday means celebrating with a bang. But given the state’s increased fire risk, declining air and water quality and mental health concerns, should taxpayers really keep footing the bill for risky fireworks? At least eight Colorado cities have determined the risk is too high and have already […]
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Carman: Fourth of July is a chance to finally face some not-so-self-evident truths
It’s Independence Day, a celebration of the declaration that inspired a scrappy people to rise in opposition to their colonial oppressors and establish a great nation. On this, there is little controversy. Beautifully written and lofty in its ideals, the Declaration of Independence not only establishes that “all men are created equal,” but beseeches people […]
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Drew Litton: Skyrockets’ red glare has unwelcome bombs bursting in air
More cartoons from The Colorado Sun.