Holidays Should Be About Family
The holiday season should be about family celebrations, based on your own beliefs and traditions, rather than specific holiday greetings.
December 25, 2005

Downsize Higher Education
Colorado either needs to fund higher education adequately or make some very tough decisions about downsizing our higher education system.
December 11, 2005

World’s Women Need Help
America’s policies deeply affect the lives of women around the world, too often negatively.
November 27, 2005

Setback for Minorities
President Bush could have appointed a woman or Hispanic to the U.S. Supreme Court, but instead chose another white man to replace the Court’s first woman justice.
November 13, 2005

In Politics, Integrity Is All
Integrity is the most important quality for politicians, but too often gets lost in the scramble for money and power.
October, 23, 2005

The Science of Evolution
Science, not religious beliefs, should be taught in our public schools.
October 9, 2005

Don’t Forget Judith Miller
Congress needs to legally preserve reporters’ ability to protect their sources so that Americans have access to full information.
September 25, 2005

Colorado Must Prepare for Any Eventual Disaster
Hurricane Katrina showed us how woefully unprepared we are for any disaster. We must demand that our government have adequate plans and resources ready for a disaster.
September 11, 2005

Vote for Family, Colorado
Referenda C and D on the November ballot will help restore Colorado’s investment in our kids and families.
August 27, 2005

King George at Recess
President Bush’s use of recess appointments to circumvent the Senate confirmation process undermines the intent of the Constitution and a key component of our democracy.
August 14, 2005

Misstep, the Hubris Are Double Offenses
Congressman Tancredo’s comments about “nuking” Muslim holy places show he isn’t presidential material.
July 24, 2005

Colorado’s Reliance on Exports
Colorado needs to keep abreast of changing politics and economics in order to maintain strong export markets.
July 7, 2005

Jury System Still Best in the World
Three recent and high profile jury decisions reinforced my belief in our constitutional right to a trial by a jury of our peers.
June 26, 2005

Politics of Nationalism
The political problems of the European Union as it discusses Turkey’s joining the EU demonstrate the intertwining of politics and economics at a time of extraordinary stress between East and West.
June 12, 2005

Fitz-Gerald Did the Job
The first woman Senate President in Colorado, Joan Fitz-Gerald, showed how to get things done by focusing on a solving Colorado’s biggest problems in a bi-partisan way.
May 22, 2005

Boot DeLay, Replace Him with Hefley
U.S. House Majority Leader DeLay has demonstrated his contempt for ethics while Colorado Congressman Hefley has stood up to DeLay for his corrupt behavior. Hefley would be a better Majority Leader.
April 24, 2005

Owens’ Personal Agenda
Colorado Gov. Owens’ put his personal religious agenda over the rights of women who have been brutally raped.
April 10, 2005

Debate Over Live, Death
Terry Schiavo’s sad story shows us that government should stay out of our most intimate decisions and that only those who love us most should make decisions about our life or death.
March 27, 2005

Prevention Better than Costlier Cure
Colorado needs to provide better dental care and education. The costs to people and businesses of toothaches are enormous.
March 13, 2005

CU’s Many Problems
The University of Colorado’s leadership needs to be more tough-minded in handling crises and the press.
February 27, 2005

Not So Free Speech
Free speech violations suggest we should post the Bill of Rights in public places—that’s a message for all Americans.
February 13, 2005

Denver Has Place in China
Colorado businesses have great opportunities in China if they understand this restless giant and build lasting relationships there.
January 31, 2005

Democrats Can Shine
The new Democratic leaders in Colorado’s legislature can demonstrate their vision and leadership by addressing our real problems and reaching out to all Coloradans.
January 9, 2005