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Not a political statement: The president’s signature is no John Hancock

Our new president is sure signing his name a lot already. And he seems to want to show us each time he signs something. Unfortunately, his signature is not only illegible but also disturbing...

Family planning knowledge is important for women, girls and the environment

Last month, I wrote about the coalition of rich and poor countries, of foundations and nonprofits that delivered family planning to 46 million women – FP2020. Its successor, FP2030, has cont...

Why Emil Bove’s battle against Danielle Sassoon is so self-defeating

It was easy to predict that a diktat from Donald Trump’s Justice Department would, at some point in his second term, prompt resignations from career prosecutors with conservative legal bona ...

Some thoughts on Love, Durango style

It was a holiday gathering in a lovely house at the edge of a forest. Late afternoon sun. Snow falling. A fireplace. I looked deep into the fire, sensed the snowfall outside and tuned in to ...

Will nuclear formally be put on the table?

Legislative bill this year has more than one sponsor, including two Democrats. It might actually survive its first committee hearing. State Sen. Larry Liston, a Republican from El Paso Count...

Leading LPEA into the future

When I joined LPEA in November, I stepped into a cooperative with a strong foundation, a clear mission and an engaged membership. As we enter 2025, we are not only implementing our operation...

City should engage in responsible, informed dialogue

In a Durango City Council meeting on Tuesday, councilors voted to withdraw their baseless lawsuits against the county commissioners and sheriff related to their desire to use the La Plata Co...

Closing USAID damages America’s image, ability to influence

Just two weeks ago I was living in Yerevan, Armenia, directing a U.S. government-sponsored human rights project when the State Department ordered almost all foreign assistance projects aroun...

Acceptance may loosen the noose felt by caregivers

Remember 7th grade? Physical changes? Social and emotional upheaval? Perhaps a shift in school setting, classmates and teachers? Establishing new relationships can pose challenges or someti...

Acceptance may loosen noose for caregivers

Remember seventh grade? Physical changes? Social and emotional upheaval? Perhaps a shift in school setting, classmates and teachers? Establishing new relationships can pose challenges or som...

A note on history, the Electoral College and truly democratic elections

After last fall’s election of La Plata County’s Board of County Commissioners, we read of some county neighbors complaining about the “undemocratic” method used to elect commissioners in our...

Hitting the ground running on behalf of HD59

Here’s another update from the Capitol! It’s been a cold January, but there’s been snow on the ground here in Denver that’s needed on the Western Slope. Every year, legislators spend the fir...
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