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Who will defend Enlightenment this time around?

Being around a college classroom can really expand your perspective. For example, last week we were finishing off a seminar in grand strategy when one of my colleagues, Charles Hill, drew a ...

DATE: Mar 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Border wall could be catastrophic to wildlife

The Santa Rita Mountains, a chain of forested peaks that rise from the desert southeast of Tucson, Arizona, rank among the Southwest’s premier biodiversity hotspots. The region’s most notabl...

DATE: Feb 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Water, special needs, private property on the docket

The first half of the 71st General Assembly is one-third of the way through. I have been successful on several bills so far. Three of my bills in one day has been the most. The on...

DATE: Feb 26, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Slow economic growth points to a broken century

Most of us came of age in the last half of the 20th century and had our perceptions of “normal” formed in that era. It was, all things considered, an unusually happy period. No world wars, n...

DATE: Feb 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

So what exactly is the big deal about Montessori?

Of all the non-traditional school environments available to choose from, Montessori is consistently the most popular choice and has been for many years. For people looking for something diff...

DATE: Feb 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

What is the point of editorials when ideology outweighs fact?

When the Enid News & Eagle’s editorial board endorsed Republican Marco Rubio instead of Donald Trump last March, we received virtually no reaction. More editorials criticizing Trump’s remark...

DATE: Feb 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

It is tradition, not treason, to resist tyranny

I was horrified by the results of the election, but after I got over the shock, I decided I would give Mr. Trump a chance. Maybe he would surprise me and become a respectful leader. ...

DATE: Feb 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

After Trump: a Bonhoeffer, a Benedict or a Ford?

How should one resist the Trump administration? Well, that depends on what kind of threat Donald Trump represents. It could be that the primary Trump threat is authoritarianism. I...

DATE: Feb 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Collaborative law reflects a different approach to addressing conflict

Weddings bring out the best in people. With the purest intentions and absolute sincerity, couples proclaim their eternal devotion to each other, have a great party and then live happily ever...

DATE: Feb 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Legislative session slowly ramping up

It seems to me as if the session just started yesterday, but the fact of the matter is, we are closing in on one month. It has been the slowest month I recall in my previous six years. ...

DATE: Feb 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Closing grazing allotments on Weminuche Landscape essential to promote viable populations of bighorns

This spring, the U.S. Forest Service will announce a long-awaited decision on the Weminuche Grazing Analysis Draft Environmental Impact Statement. Columbine District Ranger Matt ...

DATE: Feb 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Our recreation economy depends upon public lands and the president

We are fortunate to live in Southwest Colorado, surrounded by a rugged and natural landscape that provides us opportunities not seen in many parts of the country. Not only do vis...

DATE: Feb 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

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