Columnists

There's a reason for constitutional checks and balances

By Carole McWilliams We seriously need some constitutional experts to give a primer to our so-called president and his minions after Himself's verbal attacks on individual federal...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: View from the Boondocks

Our recreation economy depends upon public lands and the president

We are fortunate to live in Southwest Colorado, surrounded by a rugged and natural landscape that provides us opportunities not seen in many parts of the country. Not only do visi...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Coram: Legislative session slowly ramping up

It seems to me as if the session just started yesterday, but the fact of the matter is, we are closing in on one month. It has been the slowest month I recall in my previous six years. ...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the State Senate

If you are ever going to need health care, pay attention

By Carole McWilliams It's time to pull away from the unfolding Trumpocalypse for a bit and see what Congress (remember them?) is up to. Most congressional Republicans...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: View from the Boondocks

While legal, travel ban unnecessary and damaging

“WASHINGTON — Stupid but legal. Such is the Trump administration’s travel ban for people from seven Muslim countries. Of course, as with almost everything in American life, what ...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

Presidential immigration decree stirs dissent

By Carole McWilliams His Awesomeness has been very busy issuing imperial decrees since his Jan. 20 coronation. The one getting the most attention and heated response sh...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: View from the Boondocks

Busy times for new face in Senate

After a busy summer and a fast-paced fall, I am back at work in the 71st Colorado General Assembly. Things are a little different for me. I am missing a couple of my trusted frien...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: From the State Senate

Size definitely matters to our new president

By Carole McWilliams The good news about the Jan. 20 coronation of His Imperial Awesomeness is that once again, America had a peaceful transfer of power, despite the nastiness of ...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: View from the Boondocks

Trump’s foreign policy revolution risks greatness

WASHINGTON — The flurry of bold executive orders and of highly provocative Cabinet nominations (such as a secretary of education who actually believes in school choice) has been encouraging ...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

It's time to examine what America stands for

By Carole McWilliams Times columnist With today's coronation of Himself as our new ruler for real, our nation enters a "long dark night of the soul," an occasion for ci...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: View from the Boondocks

Fixing health care requires repeal of Obamacare

By Ken Buck, Doug Lamborn and Scott Tipton Two weeks into 2017, it is clearer than ever that fixing our nation’s health care system will require a full repeal of President Obama’s...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

True verdict on Obama administration years away

WASHINGTON – It is far too early to render final judgment on the Obama presidency. All the chatter about his “legacy” overlooks two obvious realities. The significance of Obama w...

DATE: Mar 6, 2017 | CATEGORY: Guest Columns

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