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A Beacon of Hope: Dr. Ben Carson’s Message of Optimism for America
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A Beacon of Hope: Dr. Ben Carson’s Message of Optimism for America

By Tori Ganahl | Rocky Mountain Voice In the newest episode of Unleashed with Heidi Ganahl, Dr. Ben Carson, renowned neurosurgeon, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and steadfast advocate for American values, joined the conversation to set the record straight on his hope for the future of America. The discussion was nothing short of enlightening, touching on topics ranging from childhood struggles to the future of the nation. Dr. Carson’s journey from humble beginnings to national prominence serves as a beacon of hope and resilience for millions across the country. The episode commenced with an intimate reflection on Dr. Carson’s upbringing, delving into the remarkable influence of his mother. Despite facing immense challenges, including poverty and adversity, Dr. Ca...
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Celebrating Leap Day: A Quirky Day in the Calendar
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Celebrating Leap Day: A Quirky Day in the Calendar

By Tori Ganahl | Rocky Mountain Voice Every four years, we indulge in an extra day on the calendar, February 29, fondly known as Leap Day. But why do we have this extra day, and what are some of the fascinating traditions associated with it? Let's dive into the curious world of Leap Day: Balancing Time and the Cosmos While our modern calendar comprises 365 days, Earth's orbit around the sun actually takes approximately 365.2421 days. To align our calendars with astronomical reality, we insert an additional day every four years. Leap Day Through History Leap Day isn't a recent invention; ancient calendars, including those of the Hebrew, Chinese, and Buddhist traditions, employed leap months to reconcile lunar and solar cycles. Julius Caesar, inspired by the Egyptian solar cal...
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Stop the Bleed program a means to protect our children
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Stop the Bleed program a means to protect our children

By Jacob Clay | Guest Columnist As a parent and school administrator, I am deeply concerned about an issue that threatens the safety of our most precious gifts: Our children. While it is every community's hope that tragic events never impact our schools, we must do all we can to prepare and shield our kids. This is a matter of vital importance, one that crosses partisan lines and any stances on school security. There is one simple safety measure that could be the difference between life or death.  Recent horrific incidents across the country remind us that blood loss is the leading cause of death in mass casualty situations, accounting for many preventable fatalities. Through basic medical training and access to essential supplies, how many lives could have been saved? I a...
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Hartsook: Record-setting session dominated by ‘extreme Progressive’ wing of Democrat party
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Rocky Mountain Voice, State

Hartsook: Record-setting session dominated by ‘extreme Progressive’ wing of Democrat party

By BRIAN PORTER | The Rocky Mountain Voice The speed with which legislation is flowing in the Colorado Legislature is unprecedented, Rep. Anthony Hartsook told constituents Wednesday in a newsletter. Hartsook serves Douglas County residents in House District 44. “The legislature is well on its way to a record or near-record year for the volume of legislation,” he wrote. “I continue to fight for tax relief, parental rights, public safety, veterans and small business.” In an address Saturday to Weld County residents, Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer predicted bill count could reach 1,000. The bill total presently sits at 470. Hartsook sponsored House Bill 1156, which would allow issuance of a special event permit to a chamber of commerce and its members related to events where alcohol m...
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Report: ‘People think this is the marijuana they used in college. It is not.’
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Rocky Mountain Voice, State

Report: ‘People think this is the marijuana they used in college. It is not.’

One Chance to Grow Up details dangers of today’s marijuana on children By BRIAN PORTER | The Rocky Mountain Voice COLORADO SPRINGS – When marijuana was legalized in Colorado more than a decade ago, it became apparent action would be needed to protect youth and One Chance to Grow Up was formed, co-founder Doug Robinson told a group of business leaders here last week. “Colorado was the first state to legalize it,” he said. “We decided we had to do something about it. We had to focus on protecting kids.” The citizen-led and funded non-profit was formed and, in the 11 years since marijuana was legalized, has impacted 37 pieces of legislation aimed at improving outcomes for children. In the early years of the campaign, focus was toward child-resistant packaging, labeling and warn...
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Disabled American Veterans facing statewide shortage of vehicles, drivers to take veterans to VA appointments
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Disabled American Veterans facing statewide shortage of vehicles, drivers to take veterans to VA appointments

By BRIAN PORTER | The Rocky Mountain Voice Veterans from the distant regions of the Western Slope to the Eastern Plains are met with a challenge in order to receive medical treatment. There are three Veterans Affairs medical centers serving the state, and only one actually in the state. Many veterans take appointments in Cheyenne, Wyo., and others in Albuquerque, N.M. That often means transportation is needed, even to get to an appointment at the Denver location. The solution is Colorado’s Disabled American Veterans’ transportation program, but there exists a shortage of vehicles and drivers. “We just purchased five more vehicles and at least three will need to go to Northeast Colorado,” said Benito Gonzales, adjutant and treasurer for the Colorado DAV. “These new vehicles repl...
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Boebert is heavily favored in voter sentiment study, concluding ‘4th District is MAGA Country’ 
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Boebert is heavily favored in voter sentiment study, concluding ‘4th District is MAGA Country’ 

By BRIAN PORTER | The Rocky Mountain Voice Lauren Boebert has more than twice the support of any other candidate in the 4th Congressional District race, according to sentiment polling recently conducted for The Rocky Mountain Voice. The study, by Media Intelligence Group, in early February found Boebert with 48.7% support, leading Trent Leisy with 17.2%, Richard Holtorf with 13.7% and Mike Lynch with 10%. The remaining 10.4% in the study was split by the remaining six candidates in the race at that time. The study analyzes social media posts to provide accurate public opinion on what is being discussed by voters, not what the media is reporting. Boebert's lead is 31.5% in the poll. The report found there are five main issues of importance to voters in the 4th District: illegal imm...
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What does ‘Do Better Denver’ say about all of us, and the media?
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What does ‘Do Better Denver’ say about all of us, and the media?

By Cory Gaines | Guest Columnist I was recently introduced to a Twitter account called “Do Better Denver,” after reading about it in a Westword article. If you are like me and don't live in Denver (or on Twitter), you may not be aware of who they are, but it's not hard to describe. It's a social media account that posts unflinching pictures of homeless people around Denver along with sharing some items that would fall more comfortably into the category of news, e.g. sharing the amount Denver has spent on public safety this year. I think that reasonable arguments could be made either way about the value of pictures of homeless people and encampments in bringing to light the issue and/or in trying to fix it. I will leave it to you to come to your own conclusions there. I'm not going...
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Rep. Buck calls in House resolution for President Biden to be removed through 25th Amendment
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Rep. Buck calls in House resolution for President Biden to be removed through 25th Amendment

By BRIAN PORTER | The Rocky Mountain Voice President Joe Biden’s days in office would be numbered if a measure introduced Monday by U.S. Rep. Ken Buck, R-Windsor, is successful. His resolution calls upon Vice President Kamala Harris to gather members of the President’s cabinet to declare Biden “incapable of executing the duties of his office” under the 25th Amendment. It would lead to Harris immediately assuming office as the acting President. “The time has come for the Vice President and the Cabinet to put our country first and move forward on invoking the 25th Amendment,” Buck told The Hill. U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Silt, has additionally told the Rocky Mountain Voice she will file for articles of impeachment soon if Republicans don’t act as a result of investigations into...
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Protect Kids Colorado launches to protect kids, strengthen families through citizens ballot initiatives
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Protect Kids Colorado launches to protect kids, strengthen families through citizens ballot initiatives

By Erin Lee | Guest Columnist Colorado is one of 24 states to have a Citizens Ballot Initiative process. Coloradans, that means “We the People” have a process by which to make law. Article V, Section II, Item 2.0, of the Colorado Constitution clearly lays out the people’s process by stating: “The first power hereby reserved by the people is the initiative…” The FIRST power.  The United States and Colorado Constitutions were founded on the principles of individual rights and “We The People” maintaining those fundamental and inalienable rights. It’s the reason the American experiment has been and can continue to be the most successful Constitutional Republic in the world.   As Coloradans are becoming increasingly aware, our state leadership is off the rails. The laws co...
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