Opinion

Marijuana Legalization Has Been an Overwhelming Success

Paul Armentano / OtherWords Mar 30, 2024 In the last decade or so, 24 states have legalized cannabis for adult use. There’s a reason none have turned back. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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A Far-Right Incumbent’s Exit Revenge

Eoin Higgins / Truthdig Mar 28, 2024 Colorado Rep. Ken Buck is trying to keep the farther-right Lauren Boebert from returning to Congress. Will it work? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Politics

The Push for Open Primaries Is a Plutocratic Ploy to Buy America

Amos Barshad / The Lever Mar 7, 2024 While many support voting reform, plutocrats are pushing for it as part of a plan to give the rich even more leverage to buy elections. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )

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Supreme Court Ballot Case

Adam Zyglis Jan 11, 2024 Dig deeper

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Left Wing Fantasy

Adam Zyglis Jan 4, 2024 Dig deeper

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This Supreme Court’s Bush v. Gore Moment Has Arrived

Bill Blum / Truthdig Dec 21, 2023 Just as it rescued George W. Bush in 2000, today’s Republican-dominated court will find a way to save Donald Trump from the insurrectionist label. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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‘Ado and Trump

Jeff Koterba Dec 21, 2023 Dig deeper

Super Tuesday Leaves Sanders and Biden Battling for America’s Future

Jon Queally / Common Dreams Mar 4, 2020 While Sen. Sanders lays claim to the big-delegate prize in California, the former Vice President is now corporate Democrats' only hope. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

One-Two Punch of Storms Threatens Thanksgiving Travel in U.S.

COLLEEN SLEVIN and DAVID KOENIG / The Associated Press Nov 26, 2019 Heavy snowstorm hits Colorado and Wyoming and continues to move east, while “bomb cyclone” phenomenon barrels into Oregon and California. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Hickenlooper Ends White House Bid, Mulls Senate Run in Colorado

NICHOLAS RICCARDI / The Associated Press Aug 15, 2019 The ex-governor says he's giving "serious thought" to challenging Sen. Cory Gardner as he ends his longshot bid for Democratic nomination. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Campaign Cocktail: Pence Stiffs Aspen, Barr’s Death Wish, Enter Mayor Alex

Gregory Glover / Truthdig Jul 27, 2019 The White House and Colorado's GOP leave the local sheriff with a $24,000 tab for security, and other news and notes from the 2020 race. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Legalizing Marijuana Is a No-Brainer

Robert Reich / Truthdig May 22, 2019 America's prohibition on pot has wasted billions of dollars and unjustly harmed millions of lives, all while furthering racist policies. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )