Colorado voters decisively passed Amendment J, removing language from the state constitution that defined marriage as solely between one man and one woman. This amendment was passed in response to the Supreme Court’s recognition of same-sex marriage in 2015 and Congress’s subsequent repeal of federal law banning such unions. Supporters of Amendment J, including the advocacy organization One Colorado, argue it safeguards same-sex marriage in the face of potential Supreme Court reversals, echoing concerns raised about the Roe v. Wade decision. Opponents, including Focus on the Family and the Colorado Catholic Conference, maintain that marriage should be defined as between one man and one woman based on their religious and moral beliefs.
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The Trump campaign has filed a Federal Election Commission (FEC) complaint and a $10 billion lawsuit against the Washington Post and CBS respectively, accusing them of election interference. Despite losing over 250,000 subscribers, the Post had chosen not to endorse any presidential candidate, dismissing a prepared endorsement of Kamala Harris due to an order from its owner, Jeff Bezos. The Trump campaign alleges that CBS favorably edited a 60 Minutes interview with Harris, which they claim amounts to election interference. This comes after Trump expressed dissatisfaction with his performance at ABC’s presidential debate with Harris, going as far as calling for ABC’s license to be revoked. In the run up to the election, Trump’s media attacks appear to be strategic attempts to get favorable coverage and undermine faith in political journalism.
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The Colorado Department of State accidentally posted a spreadsheet containing partial passwords for voting systems on its website. However, it stated there is no immediate security risk, as two passwords are needed for each component and physical access is necessary. The passwords were accessible for over two months before being removed and the department aims to complete password changes by the end of the day.
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The UCHealth Greeley Hospital in Colorado went into lockdown following a shooting in its parking lot on Thursday. A 35-year-old woman with gunshot wounds walked into the hospital’s emergency department, and is expected to survive. The suspect, a 38-year-old male, fled the scene and barricaded himself in a house around five miles away. The vehicle caught fire and spread to the house, the suspect was then found dead inside. Police believe the shooting was a result of domestic violence and the perpetrator knew the victim.
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I cannot help but revel in the justice served to Tina Peters, the Trump election conspiracist who was sentenced to 9 years in prison by a Colorado judge. The immediate custody and rejection of her lawyer’s request for freedom speaks volumes about the severity of her crimes. Watching her complain and cry about her perceived injustices during sentencing only further solidified her lack of remorse and defiance. The scathing remarks by Judge Matthew Barrett calling her a charlatan who peddles snake oil hit the nail on the head. Peters truly believed she was above the law, and it is refreshing to see consequences finally catching up to her.… Continue reading
Wow, as I read about the sentencing of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters to prison in the Colorado election interference case, a wave of satisfaction washed over me. The fact that she was sentenced to nine years truly feels like justice has been served. Peters, a once-prominent figure seeking fame, became fixated on voting problems after getting involved with those questioning the accuracy of the 2020 presidential election results. Her actions, driven by a misguided belief in the election being stolen, led her down a path that ultimately culminated in her downfall.
Peters’ demeanor during her trial reflected a lack of remorse or accountability for her actions.… Continue reading
I cannot fathom the horror and disbelief that must have gripped those teenage boys as they were confronted by a man wielding a gun, innocent and unsuspecting. The mere act of requesting permission to take photos on someone else’s property should not provoke such a violent and senseless response. It is a tragedy that highlights the dangers of irresponsible gun ownership and the consequences that can arise when individuals feel emboldened by a false sense of power.
The fact that this man is a Mountain View Town Council member is particularly alarming. Elected officials should be held to a higher standard of conduct and accountability, yet here we are, witnessing an egregious display of recklessness and negligence.… Continue reading
As a mother myself, the thought of a parent harming their own children is unimaginable and utterly heartbreaking. The recent news of a Colorado mom drugging, fatally shooting, and stabbing two of her children before fleeing to the U.K. is a chilling reminder of the depths of depravity that some individuals can sink to. It’s unfathomable to comprehend the level of callousness and cruelty it would take to commit such heinous acts against innocent and defenseless children.
Reading about the details of the case, where the mother claimed that God told her to commit these atrocities, is both disturbing and perplexing.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker