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Backyard Politics
As a kid, I used to wonder what was meant by the old political saw “All politics is local.” The saying is attributed to former Speaker of the House, Tip O’Neill. The first time I remember hearing it was from…
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Commentary
An Education in Luring Top Minds
Colorado State Sen. Brandon Shaffer never would have joined the Navy had it not been for a Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship. Shaffer might have paid his debt of public service some other way. But getting talented people into the…
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May Letters to the Editor
"Nice cover ('Best of the West,' April). Never been into cowboys, but he could change my mind."
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One Long Challenge
When you first get to college you make plenty of mistakes. No parents, few rules, big parties and 1,000-calorie breakfasts—campus life can be overwhelming for an immature 18-year-old.
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The Cheapskate Way to Watch Pro Hoops
I went to my 13th Denver Nuggets’ game the other night. The tickets cost $65. Not $65 per game, $65 total. Welcome to the best deal in pro sports: the Rocky’s Den, named after the Nuggets’ manic mascot, Rocky the…
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A Whole New List of Pet Peeves
I just bought a Blackberry. It may have been the worst decision of my life. It’s sleek and grey and actually pretty darn small. I can email, talk, text, web surf and pay my mortgage with it. To think, after…
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April Letters to the Editor
I would definitely say this recipe is a winner—and John's Restaurant should be given a medal of honor for doing a truly great job with the lowly pinto bean! You guys surely have a great sense of humor!
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Minimum Reasoning
Full disclosure first: I got laid off my job as a columnist at The Denver Post in June for reasons I still struggle to grasp. So when Rock Bottom Restaurants did the same to 36 employees at its Louisville headquarters…
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Refreshing Politics
I am a Democrat. Registered and all. This is not something usually admitted in print, as most editors fear they’ll undoubtedly be labeled “liberal media.” But the rest of the story is tough to tell without at least owning up…
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March Letters to the Editor
"I felt vindicated when your menu item at Lucille's was the Farmers Eggs."
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