Commentary

Rogan: Kamala Harris’s plan for economic failure

5Sep

By nadiaNo Comments

Commentary, National, Washington Examiner

Rogan: Kamala Harris’s plan for economic failure

By James Rogan | Washington Examiner Today’s left-wing Democrats are yesterday’s Marxists. Judged by their policy proposals, Vice President Kamala Harris and the left wing of the Democratic Party plainly do not believe in capitalism. They do not believe in striving. They do not believe that society should be meritocratic. As with the Marxists of the last century, they believe in equality regardless of the reality that all human beings are unique. Some humans are geniuses but most are not. Some are great athletes, but most are not. Regardless of mental, physical, or artistic talent, however, the Left argues that we should all be equal. They swear fealty to that old Marxist principle: from each according to his or her ability, to each according to his or her...

Caldara: Learning to live without a functional Colorado GOP

5Sep

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Commentary, completecolorado.com, State

Caldara: Learning to live without a functional Colorado GOP

By Jon Caldara | Complete Colorado I’m trying to come up with the right analogy. I’m sure you can do much better. I’m thinking of a bunch of little kids playing king of the hill. In their minds, they think the pile of dirt is Mount Everest, when, in fact, it’s the size of a pitching mound. Or maybe one of those Japanese soldiers who was left on a small, isolated island for decades not knowing World War II had ended and his side lost. He’s still fighting. Or, perhaps, corporate shareholders fighting for control of a company they think is the size of IBM when in fact it’s a broken hot dog cart. READ THE FULL STORY AT COMPLETE COLORADO Editor’s note: Opinions expressed in commentary pieces are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the managem...

A Broken System: The fight to protect our children from our own family courts

5Sep

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Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice, State

A Broken System: The fight to protect our children from our own family courts

By Heidi Ganahl | Rocky Mountain Voice Colorado Parents and Grandparents, I have an important “to do" for you today (Thursday, Sept 5). Can you come to the Ralph Carr Justice Center at 11am? It’s a critical opportunity to show up in a BIG way for mothers and children, rallying around one of the most important issues of our time, the protection of our children from abuse. One of my dear friends, Maralee McLean, is speaking about her daughter’s journey, her journey, and you won’t want to miss it. I met Maralee after I founded a non-profit called Moms Fight Back in 2013, to deal with the toughest issues we face as Moms, protecting our children from abuse, after my own daughter was sexually assaulted and treated horribly by our justice system. Maralee sat with me...

Shrier: Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and our government censors

4Sep

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Commentary, National, The Free Press

Shrier: Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and our government censors

By Abigail Shrier | Commentary, The Free Press When asked why he robbed banks, legendary fugitive Willie Sutton replied, “That’s where the money is.” Governments coerce social media platforms into censorship for the same simple reason: That’s where the objectionable speech is. Thanks to a recent Supreme Court case, in America, there’s also little to stop them. Social media platforms—but not their users—can sue the government to stop the impermissible suppression of speech, according to Murthy v. Missouri, decided in June. The Court held that social media users could not establish a causal link between government pressure and the suppression of their posts because “the platforms had independent incentives to moderate content and often exercised their own judgm...

Jack: Initiative 138 reminds us to beware of the Greeks, even those bearing gifts

4Sep

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Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice, State

Jack: Initiative 138 reminds us to beware of the Greeks, even those bearing gifts

By Bill Jack | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice Once again, the nanny state is seeking to invade the jurisdiction of parents and the family. This time, however, government overreach is cleverly disguised as a gift to parents. Initiative 138, appearing on this November’s ballot, allegedly guarantees parents will always have the right to direct the education of their children through school choice. Read the fine print and you will see the threat hidden within the gift. These words will be added to the Colorado Constitution: “Each K-12 child has the right to school choice.” Those words are the Trojan Horse that mask an invasion by a hostile state into parental rights. What appears to be the surrender by the state to parental rights hides within its belly the invasion of stat...

Obama-left and far-left fight to control Harris

3Sep

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Commentary, National, Washington Examiner

Obama-left and far-left fight to control Harris

By Washington Examiner Because Democrats closed ranks around Kamala Harris and now project an image of a party united by joy, it’s easily forgotten that their new nominee was not the first choice of those who played key roles in ousting President Joe Biden, including Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and most especially former President Barack Obama. Their preferred solution after Biden’s incapacity became undeniable was that Harris should be one among several candidates, and probably not the one who emerged victorious. It’s important to remember that until the day Biden actually surrendered, Harris was joked about as his insurance policy against regicide. But Biden overturned the apple cart by endorsing Harris as his successor within minutes of anno...

Hardin: In Colorado, gray wolves is a battle between conservation, hunting and rural livelihoods

3Sep

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Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice, State

Hardin: In Colorado, gray wolves is a battle between conservation, hunting and rural livelihoods

By Amanda Hardin | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice The reintroduction of gray wolves into Colorado has become one of the most contentious environmental debates in recent years, stirring passionate arguments from wildlife advocates, hunters, ranchers and conservationists. The plan, which was solidified by the passage of Prop. 114 in 2020, calls for the restoration of gray wolves to their historic range in the state. While this move has been celebrated by some as a victory for biodiversity and ecological balance, it has also sparked significant controversy, particularly regarding its implications for land conservation, hunting practices and rural livelihoods. The Case for Reintroduction Proponents of gray wolf reintroduction argue that the species plays a crucial role in main...

Sorensen: From barn to ballot, Young Republicans stoke the fire at ‘Teddy Roastavelt’

1Sep

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Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice, State

Sorensen: From barn to ballot, Young Republicans stoke the fire at ‘Teddy Roastavelt’

By Joel Sorenson, commentary | Rocky Mountain Voice On Saturday, August 17th , one of the newest grassroots organizations, the ElPaso County Young Republicans, revived an old GOP tradition called the “TeddyRoastavelt,” as a call back to the more successful days of the party and a promise towrite a new energetic chapter in local Republican politics. Steve and Lisa Brandt generously hosted the Young Republicans at their barn in BlackForest, and the event was attended by many of the group’s over-100 engaged youngconservatives as well as many local elected officials, including CD5 Republicannominee Jeff Crank. The event was designed to officially launch the campaign efforts of the organization,which had been building momentum throughout the summer at a slate of socialsincluding a trek...

28Aug

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Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice, State

Smrz: Venezuelan Gang Expands In Denver

By Jimmy Smrz | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice Denver is facing an unprecedented threat as the Venezuelan criminal gang Tren de Aragua (TDA) expands its operations into the city. Notorious for its involvement in extortion, kidnapping, and murder, TDA has given its members a “green light” to attack and open fire on Denver police officers, sparking serious concerns about the safety of the city. With local law enforcement already stretched thin by budget cuts and escalating crime, Denver's Mayor Mike Johnston and the city seem ill-prepared for this threat. Global Cartel, Local Consequences TDA’s influence reaches far beyond Venezuela, where it has operated with impunity, and is now taking root in U.S. sanctuary, cities including New York, Chicago, and ...

Sloan: RFK Jr.’s Trump endorsement redefines the Kennedy legacy

28Aug

By Kelly SloanNo Comments

Commentary, National, Rocky Mountain Voice

Sloan: RFK Jr.’s Trump endorsement redefines the Kennedy legacy

By KELLY SLOAN | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice We have discovered, over these last few months, that even the surname “Kennedy” is no longer adequate insulation against the ire of the current Democratic Party. Stalwart party loyalists and an unsympathetic media never much cared for Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s quixotic attempt to unseat President Biden anyway, but his withdrawal from the race and subsequent endorsement of Donald Trump proved almost too much for some of the more hysteria-prone out there. Lawrence O’Donnell, never one for sober analysis or circumspection, called RFK jr. “the Jeffery Dahmer of the animal kingdom” – presumably a reference to his propensity for dumping dead bears in Central Park and cutting up whale carcasses for ease of transport, an activity which has evide...