Learning From 2003’s Mistakes
Americans need to look at the mistakes and misjudgments of 2003 if we’re to regain our international respect and stature in 2004.
December 28, 2003

Politicians, too, Must Be Held Accountable
Popular politician, Congressman Bill Janklow, must be held accountable for his murderous driving record.
December 14, 2003

Congress Must Fix Military Justice System
The military must overhaul its justice system to punish those who attack military women.
November 23, 2003

Colorado Voters Got Message Across: Enough Is Enough
Colorado voters know ballot shams and scams when they see them.
November 9, 2003

What’s the Truth Behind the Ads?
Gambling supporters are misleading the public on Amendment 23. Their real purpose is to expand gambling, not protect open space.
October 26, 2003

Bush Needs to Focus on Primary Job
Rather than trying to make excuses for a bad decision, Bush should focus on doing the job right in Iraq.
October 12, 2003

Here’s How to Make Water Woes Worse
Colorado’s Referendum A is bad public policy and won’t solve water problems.
September 28, 2003

Mind Police Are at It Again
The Academic Bill of Rights has nothing to do with academic freedom and everything to do with forcing right wing dogma down students’ throats.
September 14, 2003

Recall Election Not to Be Taken Lightly
Recalling an elected official is an extreme move and should only be undertaken for grievous offenses.
August 24, 2003

Sue O’Brien Never Minced Words
Colorado, and I, personally, have been so lucky to have Sue O’Brien’s voice and values for so many years.
August 10, 2003

Bush Needs to Accept Responsibility
President bush needs to accept personal responsibility for misleading Americans about Iraq if he wants to have public support on Iraq.
July 27, 2003

Time to Find Backbone, Colorado
Colorado’s political leaders are poor money managers, unwilling to make tough decisions.
July 13, 2003

Give the Mayor-elect Time to Adjust
Newcomers to elected office need time to learn the ropes before the press takes after them.
June 22, 2003

FCC Ruling a Blow to Democracy
The FCC’s ruling allowing consolidation of media outlets threatens to limit a broad public debate on the critical issues of our democracy.
June 8, 2003

Spam Is a Four-letter Word
Spam is invading our privacy and overwhelming our email systems. Let’s go after those who profit from spam.
May 25, 2003

Despicable, Scumbag Behavior
Colorado’s Republican legislators act like scumbags in scurrilous redistricting maneuver.
May 11, 2003

CEO: Constant Excessive Outrages
CEO pay continues to be outrageous even as companies, shareholders and employees lose money.
April 27, 2003

First Victims of Economic Downturn
Ignoring reality in favor of misguided political ideology is hurting Colorado’s people, schools and economy.
April 6, 2003

Winning the Peace Takes Diplomacy
The war with Iraq will ultimately fail if the U.S. doesn’t put as much effort into diplomacy as it is putting into military action.
March 23, 2003

Wake-up Call to Our Military
The Air Force Academy needs to replace its anti-women culture and its top brass who didn't take action to change the culture.
March 9, 2003

Speaking Out Is Very American
Dissent is fundamental to our history and is uniquely American.
February 23, 2003

What the Rest of the World Sees
We cannot afford to treat the rest of the world with arrogance and disrespect. We need them to help disarm Iraq and protect the peace.
February 9, 2003

Colorado's Higher Ed Under Siege
With the governor’s interference in the selection of a new president for CSU and the enormous budget cuts, Colorado’s higher education system is in jeopardy.
January 26, 2003

Sex-ed Scare Tactics
Anti-choice groups that can’t win at the ballot box or in the courts are not bullying school boards in order to achieve their ends.
January 12, 2003