Challenges to U.S. Power
The rise of China and India as world political, military and economic powers is challenging U.S. hegemony, particularly since an outraged world is looking for alternatives. The new Democratic leaders in Congress need to work with the President to change our policies.

Campaign Finance Laws Are Ineffectual
Money will find its way into politics no matter what the finance laws say. It’s time to fully disclose all contributions and to organize around issues to impact policy.

It’s Same Old Story in Politics
The vicious negative politics of today follows a long-standing tradition in American politics that began with our founding fathers.

Shame on HP’s Board
Hewlett Packard’s board leaked confidential information and spied on one another, a shameful example of corporate board irresponsibility.

Global Problem for Business
Despite the Bush Administration’s attempts to ignore global warming, corporations are already taking action in response to the impact of climate change on their business.

Doing Business in China
Don’t think visiting China a time or two is enough to understand the Chinese culture and business environment. Get expert help if you want to be successful.

Shorten Election Frenzy
Don’t succumb to the frenzy to move the Colorado presidential primary to an earlier date. States should buck this trend.

India Beckons Colorado
Colorado needs to understand India and its business and political opportunities better.

Colorado Trade With China Essential
China provides huge opportunities for Colorado companies who know what they’re doing there.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

A Giant in Every Sense
Wal-Mart’s giant size does not give it the right to discriminate nor to bully local communities and businesses.

America's Stake in Europe
We must support the new members of the EU as they struggle to sustain their fledgling democracies.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

It All Comes Back to Ethics
Qwest’s unethical behavior hurts shareholders, employees and customers and destroys public trust in corporate America.

Bridging High Tech Gap
Technology can help the world's poor build better lives.

Colleges: Small Towns' Life Support
Community colleges give heart and hope to rural life.

Don't Call Me
Don't send me your junk calls, mail or email. Personal privacy is under attack.

Drug Companies and Social Responsibility
If you're going to be global, you're going to have to be socially responsible in the countries where you operate.

Enron: A Failure of Ethics
Enron is a sordid lesson in the failure of business and political ethics.

Fighting for Our Air Waves
My role as U.S. Ambassador: protecting America's telecommunications interests.

Get Voters in on the I-25 Process
Voters should have a choice in transportation planning. After all, they're the ones who pay.

Global Overhaul
For globalization to work, meeting the needs of the poor and the weak must be part of the plan.

Help Stop the Need to Leave
Illegal immigration won't stop until economic conditions in poor countries let people support their families.

Let's Listen to Experts on Rural Needs
Rural America knows what it needs-listen to its leaders.

Making the Global Power Role Work
If the U.S. is indeed a world power, let's act like one.

Negotiating for Global Success
The World Radiocommunication Conference is a model for successful negotiations in a tough global environment.

Revisit Stance on Immigrants
Immigration has given America a strong labor force, rich culture and constant innovation.

Steel Tariff May Backfire on Bush
President Bush's decision to levy tariffs on steel is a cynical attempt to win votes.

Surviving T-REX
Political leaders need to develop long-term plans, not just stop gap solutions, for transportation.

The Value of Being Multilingual
Being multilingual gives our kids a competitive advantage.