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Is the bar higher for Bennet because he’s white?

WASHINGTON – Once upon a time in America, it looked as if white men were at long last losing their tenacious grip on power. A black man made it into the White House. A Latina cong...

Relax, we’re making every vote count

I’d like to respond to E.T. Gwynn’s letter, “ Colorado has become the 12th state to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. This means our electoral votes will go to whichever ca...

Tipton is busy doing nothing important

Congressman Scott Tipton wrote a column in this paper, “ He introduced some bills to add funds for veterans’ healthcare. The VA system is a socialized health care system using government-em...

You shouldn’t have printed that letter

I am a member of the Rocky Mountain Confederate Conservation and am a proud descendant of Confederate veterans. I am deeply offended by Marie Schulz’s vile, hate-filled remarks in her letter...

Ginsburg strikes again

Not all disagreements must be a kick to the head, as a justice so ably shows

Editorial cartoons

We already have a welfare state. So what’s next?

WASHINGTON – It seems unavoidable. Like it or not, the U.S. welfare system is bound to play a big role in the 2020 election. The recent Democratic debate on health care is just a prelude to ...

When will train give instead of taking?

Every morning and evening when the train lays on its horn all the way through town practically nonstop, it reminds me of the 416 Fire. Can we locals just have some peace and quiet? ...

This methane monster can’t see state borders

As elected officials in Durango, Colorado, and Aztec, New Mexico, we each serve communities that are very different. But what we have in common is a 2,500-square-mile problem that affects ou...

Check the all-star activities in La Plata County

I’ve loved July my whole life. It is the summer month: You don’t have to think about school around the corner; swimming in the lake is always best; corn and peaches start coming in; baseball...

Durango, I’m coming to spread the CU good news

I’m looking forward to visiting southwestern Colorado next week for a number of reasons. Since taking over as the president of the University of Colorado just over a month ago, I’ve been get...

Second Dem debates could be last for Hick and Bennet, but they did fine

Second Dem debates could be last for Hick and Bennet, but they did fine