Colorado Times Recorder
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The Colorado Times Recorder is a progressive news outlet focusing on Colorado politics and culture. Opinion submissions welcome.
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A campaign to put anti-trans initiatives on Colorado's 2026 ballot has become a crusade for right-wing religious groups who use their faith to justify pushing trans people out of public life.
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As Christian-Right Activists Push Anti-Trans Ballot Measures, Their Extreme Rhetoric is Ramping Up
To most people, the word ‘plague’ conjures images of widespread infectious disease and death. It’s also the word that former GOP lawmaker Kevin Lundberg used to describe the transgender rights...
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February 5, 2026 at 10:43 PM
A campaign to put anti-trans initiatives on Colorado's 2026 ballot has become a crusade for right-wing religious groups who use their faith to justify pushing trans people out of public life.
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ARMSTRONG: The largest, best-organized homeschool group in Colorado affiliates with a preacher who called for the death penalty for homosexuality, and its website affirms a commitment to young-earth Creationism.
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Colorado Activists Use School Choice to Promote Religious Education
Header image by Emmanuel Phaeton on Unsplash I'm a secular homeschool dad. Like most parents, I see the purpose of education as to help give our children the knowledge and...
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February 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
ARMSTRONG: The largest, best-organized homeschool group in Colorado affiliates with a preacher who called for the death penalty for homosexuality, and its website affirms a commitment to young-earth Creationism.
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“The lawyers need to quit telling us what to do... We need to run our party as a unified team, and that wasn't happening.”
Former State Rep. Holtorf Is Second CO GOP Vice Chair to Quit in 8 Months - Both Blamed Chair Horn
Richard Holtorf resigned his role as vice chair of the Colorado Republican Party yesterday. Despite holding the position for fewer than six months, his tenure lasted more than double that...
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February 4, 2026 at 10:54 PM
“The lawyers need to quit telling us what to do... We need to run our party as a unified team, and that wasn't happening.”
In the Streets: Upcoming protests, rallies, and other political events in Colorado this week and next.
In the Streets: Upcoming Political Protests and Events in Colorado
Below are protest and political events scheduled across Colorado over the next week. If you know of any upcoming public events, please let us know at [email protected]. Thursday, Feb. 5.....
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February 4, 2026 at 5:43 PM
In the Streets: Upcoming protests, rallies, and other political events in Colorado this week and next.
27% of Colorado legislators are currently breaking the law. Their crime? Columnist @loganmdavis.bsky.social has the details.
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DAVIS: 27% of Colorado Lawmakers are Currently Breaking the Law
Twenty-seven members of the Colorado General Assembly are currently committing a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of between $1,000 and $5,000, though it’s unlikely any of them will be charged...
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February 4, 2026 at 3:01 PM
27% of Colorado legislators are currently breaking the law. Their crime? Columnist @loganmdavis.bsky.social has the details.
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Evans has never acknowledged that under the immigration policies he's backing now -- had they been in effect when his grandfather was a young man -- would have prioritized the deportation of his own grandfather. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/02/evan...
Evans Claims His Bill Would Help Immigrants Like His Grandfather. But His Grampa Wouldn't Have Qualified for Help Under Evans' Bill
Last year, Colorado Newsline reported the fact that contrary to U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans' claims, Evans' grandfather was an undocumented Mexican immigrant with a criminal record (attempted burglary) when ...
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February 3, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Evans has never acknowledged that under the immigration policies he's backing now -- had they been in effect when his grandfather was a young man -- would have prioritized the deportation of his own grandfather. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/02/evan...
OPINION: As tax cuts for the wealthy deepen inequality and threaten health care access for millions, America faces a choice between protecting billionaire fortunes and investing in affordable care.
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When Tax Cuts for the Wealthy Become Health Care Cuts for Everyone Else
Header image by Hush Naidoo on Unsplash As the president of Voices for Progress, I work with a national network of business owners, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, prominent leaders, and, most importa...
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February 2, 2026 at 10:04 PM
OPINION: As tax cuts for the wealthy deepen inequality and threaten health care access for millions, America faces a choice between protecting billionaire fortunes and investing in affordable care.
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Paid signature gatherers were found to be misleading voters in left-leaning areas while canvassing for a pro-ICE initiative. Now, a leader of the conservative dark money group that created the initiative is citing those deceptively gathered signatures as an indicator of support from the left.
After Signature Gatherers Misled Voters in Boulder, Backer of Pro-ICE Initiative Brags About Democratic Support
Last year, paid signature gatherers were found to be misleading voters in left-leaning areas of Colorado while canvassing for Initiative 95, a proposed constitutional amendment that would force local ...
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February 2, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Paid signature gatherers were found to be misleading voters in left-leaning areas while canvassing for a pro-ICE initiative. Now, a leader of the conservative dark money group that created the initiative is citing those deceptively gathered signatures as an indicator of support from the left.
I’ve been writing about abortion — not “life” or “choice” or “reproductive justice” or whatever euphemism is in vogue — for almost four years and last weekend I finally attended the National March for Life in Washington D.C.
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Fear and Loathing and Shock and Awe at the National March for Life
I’ve been writing about abortion — not “life” or “choice” or “reproductive justice” or whatever euphemism is in vogue — for almost four years and last weekend I finally attended...
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February 2, 2026 at 9:06 PM
I’ve been writing about abortion — not “life” or “choice” or “reproductive justice” or whatever euphemism is in vogue — for almost four years and last weekend I finally attended the National March for Life in Washington D.C.
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Some news you might have missed over the weekend, with @loganmdavis.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Some news you might have missed over the weekend, with @loganmdavis.bsky.social
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LIVE in Elbert County, CO: Question for 3 Republican gubernatorial candidates: "The average Islamic man has 4 wives, each have 8 children. So one man produces 32 children... there will be a shift in the population. What will you do to prevent this in CO?"
Spoiler alert- they all answer seriously.
Spoiler alert- they all answer seriously.
January 31, 2026 at 9:43 PM
LIVE in Elbert County, CO: Question for 3 Republican gubernatorial candidates: "The average Islamic man has 4 wives, each have 8 children. So one man produces 32 children... there will be a shift in the population. What will you do to prevent this in CO?"
Spoiler alert- they all answer seriously.
Spoiler alert- they all answer seriously.
Congressman Evans’ silence is notable considering one of his lesser-known jobs outside of public office: certified concealed carry instructor.
As Fellow Republicans Defend Americans' Speech and Gun Rights, Colorado's Conceal-Carry Instructor Congressman Won't Comment
In the six days since federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents shot and killed a second Minneapolis resident, VA nurse Alex Pretti, Congressman Gabe Evans has made 12 Facebook...
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January 30, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Congressman Evans’ silence is notable considering one of his lesser-known jobs outside of public office: certified concealed carry instructor.
A Colorado sheriff and prominent Republican in the state fears that the public’s perception of the way ICE officers are conducting themselves could hurt the reputation of local police and sheriff’s departments like his own.
Weld County Sheriff Warns That the Public's Lack of Respect for ICE Could Damage Trust in Local Police
As public outcry against ICE rises following the shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, a Colorado sheriff and prominent Republican in the state...
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January 30, 2026 at 8:10 PM
A Colorado sheriff and prominent Republican in the state fears that the public’s perception of the way ICE officers are conducting themselves could hurt the reputation of local police and sheriff’s departments like his own.
Palantir, progressive homeschoolers, striking workers, and other news you might have missed this week, with @loganmdavis.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Palantir, progressive homeschoolers, striking workers, and other news you might have missed this week, with @loganmdavis.bsky.social
Did the pressure from fellow journalists prompt Denver Gazette editors to start adding a disclosure to stories about a traffic plan when they hadn’t previously? coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/01/did-...
Did Pressure From Journalists Prompt an Anschutz-Owned Newspaper To Publish a Disclosure, Albeit a Weak One?
After being called out by journalists for failing to disclose ties between Phil Anschutz's family and a key player in a story covered by the Denver Gazette, which Anschutz owns,...
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January 30, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Did the pressure from fellow journalists prompt Denver Gazette editors to start adding a disclosure to stories about a traffic plan when they hadn’t previously? coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/01/did-...
"Secular homeschooling embraces mainstream science, including evolutionary biology, and is inclusive of people of whatever background, sexual orientation, gender expression, or neurodiversity."
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New Colorado Group Aims to Be 'Public Face' for Non-Religious Homeschoolers
Header image by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash. In the public eye, homeschooling is closely linked to conservative Christianity. But a new group launched this month aims to raise awareness and...
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January 29, 2026 at 11:38 PM
"Secular homeschooling embraces mainstream science, including evolutionary biology, and is inclusive of people of whatever background, sexual orientation, gender expression, or neurodiversity."
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ICYMI: Two weeks ago, Rep Crank of CO Springs targeted Ilhan Omar as a national security risk: “And in the room is Ilhan Omar. And I’m thinking to myself, why would they say anything in this setting of a classified nature? I mean, it’s just a waste of time.” coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/01/rep-...
Rep. Crank Targets Ilhan Omar As a National Security Risk
When U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank (R-CO) was asked about his response to the Trump administration capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro without briefing members of Congress, he didn’t have any issue.....
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January 29, 2026 at 3:03 PM
ICYMI: Two weeks ago, Rep Crank of CO Springs targeted Ilhan Omar as a national security risk: “And in the room is Ilhan Omar. And I’m thinking to myself, why would they say anything in this setting of a classified nature? I mean, it’s just a waste of time.” coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/01/rep-...
Panelists from the Heritage Foundation, authors of Project 2025, and the Alliance Defending Freedom, the legal architects behind the Dobbs decision, shared their victories and plans for the future during the 2026 National Pro-Life Summit.
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Anti-Abortion Activists Talk Strategy, Policy at National Pro-Life Summit
Since its founding in 2006, Students for Life and its annual National Pro-Life Summit have become driving forces in the anti-abortion movement. This year, the event brought in over 1,000 people,...
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January 28, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Panelists from the Heritage Foundation, authors of Project 2025, and the Alliance Defending Freedom, the legal architects behind the Dobbs decision, shared their victories and plans for the future during the 2026 National Pro-Life Summit.
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In the Streets: Upcoming protests, rallies, and other political events in Colorado this week and next.
In the Streets: Upcoming Political Protests and Events in Colorado
Below are protest and political events scheduled across Colorado over the next week. If you know of any upcoming public events, please let us know at [email protected]. Thursday, Jan. 29....
coloradotimesrecorder.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:04 PM
In the Streets: Upcoming protests, rallies, and other political events in Colorado this week and next.
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"Many Conservatives Now Cheer the Jackbooted Thugs They Once Warned Against." My new op-ed: coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/01/many...
Many Conservatives Now Cheer the Jackbooted Thugs They Once Warned Against
I grew up mostly in western Colorado at the base of the Grand Mesa wilderness. Virtually everyone I knew owned guns and hunted, including the preacher at our local church....
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January 27, 2026 at 10:36 PM
"Many Conservatives Now Cheer the Jackbooted Thugs They Once Warned Against." My new op-ed: coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/01/many...
“Workers across Colorado are standing up, organizing, and demanding better,” said Kylie Anderson, Starbucks United Worker-Organizer, about the first-ever Unite the Unions event in Civic Center park yesterday. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/01/rall...
Rally Signals Support for Starbucks Workers and the Colorado Labor Movement
Workers from a variety of Unions and their allies rallied today in Civic Center Park in support of Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) and Colorado's labor movement. Photo by Beth Schneider....
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January 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM
“Workers across Colorado are standing up, organizing, and demanding better,” said Kylie Anderson, Starbucks United Worker-Organizer, about the first-ever Unite the Unions event in Civic Center park yesterday. coloradotimesrecorder.com/2026/01/rall...
Will the 2026 midterm elections be free and fair? Columnist @loganmdavis.bsky.social reached out to the experts, and they're not so sure.
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DAVIS: Free and Fair? Experts Say Not So Fast
Will the November midterm elections be free and fair? That’s the question I asked a number of political scientists over the last week, and their answers did not necessarily make...
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January 28, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Will the 2026 midterm elections be free and fair? Columnist @loganmdavis.bsky.social reached out to the experts, and they're not so sure.
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ARMSTRONG: Many of the conservatives who warned me my entire life about the coming of the "jackbooted thugs" now stand on the sidelines and cheer as federal agents murder citizens in cold blood in the streets of America.
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Many Conservatives Now Cheer the Jackbooted Thugs They Once Warned Against
I grew up mostly in western Colorado at the base of the Grand Mesa wilderness. Virtually everyone I knew owned guns and hunted, including the preacher at our local church....
coloradotimesrecorder.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:29 PM
ARMSTRONG: Many of the conservatives who warned me my entire life about the coming of the "jackbooted thugs" now stand on the sidelines and cheer as federal agents murder citizens in cold blood in the streets of America.
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OPINION: Climate Disasters Awareness Week, from Jan. 26 to Jan. 30, calls attention to the scale of the crisis caused by polluters’ reckless actions and the amount of money that those actions have cost Colorado.
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Climate Change Has Cost Colorado Billions. Here's What You Should Know.
Header image by Markus Spiske on Unsplash. Climate disaster is upon us, and it has never been more apparent. Climate Disasters Awareness Week, from Jan. 26 to Jan. 30, calls...
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January 26, 2026 at 10:15 PM
OPINION: Climate Disasters Awareness Week, from Jan. 26 to Jan. 30, calls attention to the scale of the crisis caused by polluters’ reckless actions and the amount of money that those actions have cost Colorado.
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Skywriting, a new ICE facility in Colorado, and other news you might have missed over the weekend ⬇️
January 26, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Skywriting, a new ICE facility in Colorado, and other news you might have missed over the weekend ⬇️