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Our view: It’s the economy, stupid ... uh-oh

Could the Dems be doomed by prosperity?

You can’t really go wrong satirizing the news

The What both sites parody foremost is the mainstream news media, which even at its best, as with The Washington Post (“Democracy Dies in Darkness”), can be almost unbearably portentous. (...

Gardner, Tipton not real Republicans

My sentiments lie with the economic philosophy of Democrats, principally because the system has become increasingly rigged in favor of the rich and very rich, whose after-tax wealth has grea...

Climate activists: Check your privilege

Climate change is a real issue that requires complex solutions to address. However, finger wagging and protesting are not those solutions. In fact, I’d say those arguing that worldview are s...

Hooray for the Zinks and wetlands expansion

Kudos to Patti and the late Ed Zink for restoring 50 acres of wetlands on their property and gaining approval to expand the essential ecosystem another 15 acres. Positive news on...

Kathleen Parker: With Syria and Turkey, Trump has blood on his hands

WASHINGTON – So let me get this straight: President Trump ordered the removal of American troops from northern Syria, knowing that Turkey would invade, seize and occupy Kurd-occupied land. ...

Gov. Jared Polis: We’re saving Coloradans money on health insurance

When I’m in Southwest Colorado, the No. 1 thing I hear from folks is that they’re tired of getting ripped off on the cost of health care. From skyrocketing premiums to out-of-cont...

City must increase efforts on warming

Great news: Durango city residents’ demands for climate action recently inspired our City Council to pass a climate resolution. Hundreds of residents’ comments to Durango’s city m...

We’re all in Trump’s upside-down land

President Trump tells California to not improve its air quality. Then he tells the state to improve its air quality. Don’t do something, he says, but then do that exact thing. Stop, he says,...

Do we really need more noise, pollution?

Regarding “ Minnie Gulch near Silverton is this trail. Minnie Gulch is a spectacular and beautiful place. It is home to blankets of wildflowers, pikas, unspoiled alpine tundra and wonderful...

No good reason to restrict e-bike use

My wife and I bought electric-assist mountain bikes last year. We have ridden them over 1,000 miles on trails and dirt roads. They allow us to get plenty of exercise and go farther than we n...

Michael Fields: Prop CC gives legislators blank check for wasteful spending

If you read Proposition CC’s ballot language, you’ll be hard-pressed to figure out what it’s really asking. It doesn’t say it’s permanent, it doesn’t mention the Taxpayer’s Bill o...