Author: George Brauchler

In less than two months, Colorado’s Democrat-dominated General Assembly will begin another session, likely continuing its streak of earning the annual title “most offender-friendly Legislature” we have seen. Those Dems in power are likely tempted to dismiss the ballot successes of Amendment I (no bail for murderers), Prop 128 (“Truth in Sentencing”), and Prop 130…

Criminal justice was on the ballot Tuesday. Coloradans showed strong support for public safety-related matters and rejected our Legislature’s decade-long move to prioritize criminals over public safety and law enforcement. The 2024 legislative session has again proven there is a disconnect between the values of the Democrat-dominated General Assembly and the Colorado public it is…

Our Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold and her office should immediately be investigated for violating numerous Colorado laws related to the publication of election-related passwords. The governor should use his authority to appoint independent prosecutors to take on this critical task. If Jared Polis does not order an investigation, it can only be due…

I have seen many opinions on social media and in these pages weighing in on the retention of judges and justices on this year’s ballot. Those who have recommended voting lockstep one way on all judges, or on all justices are equally misguided. I have been called and texted many, many times asking for my…

Amendment H, concerning judicial discipline and confidentiality, is an upgrade from our current system, but an unnecessarily flawed one. It is ripe for political and geographic bias. Amendment H would amend our state constitution “establishing an independent judicial discipline adjudicative board….” It replaces the current system of the Commission on Judicial Discipline (judges alone) investigating…

We have two more opportunities to repair the damage done by those in power on our ballots this November through Amendment 1 and Proposition 130. Colorado’s Constitution guarantees bail for criminal offenses, except where the proof is evident or the presumption is great that the crime was capital (potentially death penalty-eligible) murder. In 2020, despite…

Our prison system is broken and failing Coloradans. Decisions by the Colorado Department of Corrections, Gov. Jared Polis’ parole board, and our increasingly progressive Legislature have put Coloradans at risk of criminal victimization. The responsibility for this deteriorating situation lies completely at the feet of those decision-makers. This November, Coloradans have the chance to prevent…

The conditions in Colorado are ripe for a violent juvenile crime wave. Of the many arguable reasons for juvenile crime, one thing is certain: our elected officials are on the side of the juvenile criminals and they are making it easier for them to commit more and worse crimes. On July 10, a 14-year-old who…

Vice President — and recently anointed Democrat nominee for president — Kamala Harris again has dusted off her prosecution credentials to create a “law and order” distinction with her legally challenged Republican opponent. It is more complicated and serious than that for the vice president. Harris has numerous public safety and criminal justice problems. Will…