Mind the Gap

Political Congestion on the Front Range

Recently, news of the state’s Front Range Passenger Rail moving forward has grasped the imaginations of politicians and government bureaucrats as well as much of the public.
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Teen Suicide and the Dangers of the Modern Age

In 2015, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg stated, "Our mission at Facebook is to connect the world. We often think about this as connecting you with your friends and family — those who matter to you most."
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The Truth About Marijuana: What They Don’t Want You to Know

"It's a miracle drug that can cure diseases."

"It's better for you than alcohol and completely safe."
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Will Wind and Solar Save Colorado?

In 2019, Governor Polis released his "Roadmap to 100% Renewable Energy by 2040 and Bold Climate Action" report, which included several projects designed to help Colorado become more environmentally friendly. Part of this initiative involves modernizing the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
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The Green Dream: Zero-Emission Vehicles Big Lie

In 2019, Governor Polis released his "Roadmap to 100% Renewable Energy by 2040 and Bold Climate Action" report, which included several projects designed to help Colorado become more environmentally friendly. One of the most critical parts of this initiative, according to Polis, involves "940,000 zero emission vehicles on the road by 2030."
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Are Democrats Trying to Kill Colorado’s Charter Schools?

Education is one of the building blocks to success. But what can you do if you live in an area with a public school that's failing its students? You could pay for a private school, but if you can't afford that option, you and your children, are out of luck.
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Clank, Clank, Clank Went the Trolley: The Street Railways of the City’s Past

When Colorado was first settled in the 1800s, the main source of transportation was by horseback. Then when mining came in the later part of the 19th century railroads started coming in mainly to bring supplies into the mining areas.
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COVID and the Failures of Modern Medicine

Toward the end of 2019 and into 2020, COVID-19 rocked the world. U.S. Health officials didn't know how it spread or how contagious it was, so they recommended what they thought was best – shutdown the country.
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A New Community Planned in Rural El Paso County

Anyone who drove down Highway 94 this winter likely noticed a semi-trailer parked near Enoch Road and Highway 94, with a banner announcing Flying Horse East.
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Lack of Culinary Staffing: You May Have to Bus Your Own Table

COVID has caused innumerable issues across the global economy. But the real question is whether it is all bad or if it has presented an opportunity for growth.

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