Author: The Gazette Editorial Board
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EDITORIAL: More play money for Colorado’s legislature?
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A coalition that has announced plans for an income-tax hike on next year’s statewide ballot cited the findings of its 2023 survey on the subject. Notably, 74% of voters agreed with the statement, “Colorado needs…
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EDITORIAL: More play money for Colorado’s legislature?
A coalition that has announced plans for an income-tax hike on next year’s statewide ballot cited the findings of its 2023 survey on the subject. Notably, 74% of voters agreed with the statement, “Colorado needs a better tax system that ensures the wealthy pay their fair share and that priorities like schools, transportation, and health…
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EDITORIAL: Antagonism urged the move of Space Command
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In a devastating blow to Colorado’s economy and national security, President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the relocation of U.S. Space Command headquarters from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama. This irresponsible decision strips our state…
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EDITORIAL: Antagonism urged the move of Space Command
In a devastating blow to Colorado’s economy and national security, President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the relocation of U.S. Space Command headquarters from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama. This irresponsible decision strips our state of thousands of high-paying jobs and billions in economic activity. Far worse, it puts our country at unnecessary risk at…
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EDITORIAL: A normal summer after all at Colorado’s national parks
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Panicked cries of “crisis” and imminent doom were wide ranging when the Trump administration began its quest to trim federal fat last January. Among the dire forewarnings was one that our national parks would collapse…
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EDITORIAL: A normal summer after all at Colorado’s national parks
Panicked cries of “crisis” and imminent doom were wide ranging when the Trump administration began its quest to trim federal fat last January. Among the dire forewarnings was one that our national parks would collapse if forced to reduce staff. Yet, having observed another Labor Day — the traditional end of summer and summertime travel…
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EDITORIAL: DU just says ‘no’ to fashionable racism
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In a commendable move toward meritocracy, the University of Denver has announced the elimination of race-based scholarships and a scaling back of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This decision, driven by a $12 million…
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EDITORIAL: DU just says ‘no’ to fashionable racism
In a commendable move toward meritocracy, the University of Denver has announced the elimination of race-based scholarships and a scaling back of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This decision, driven by a $12 million budget shortfall and the need to align with recent Department of Justice directives under the Trump administration, reflects a growing…
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EDITORIAL: Veterans guard freedom during a time of renewal
As we mark Veterans Day on this crisp November morning, all Coloradans should salute the roughly 333,000 veterans who call Colorado home — a robust 7.2% of our adult population, reflecting the state’s deep military heritage. These heroes, from the Greatest Generation to those who served in recent conflicts, have forged a nation of unparalleled freedom.…
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EDITORIAL: Lawmakers fumble a fix for their busted budget
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save “Carry it, don’t marry it,” is an old truism at the State Capitol — advice to novice lawmakers not to get too attached to the bills they sponsor. Even if their handiwork survives the legislative…