Colorado

Hickenlooper strikes major blow to death penalty

In Colorado, a moderate Governor temporarily halts an execution, raising huge questions about capital punishment

David Sirota Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:00 PM UTC 33
All Salon John Hickenlooper

Colorado judge rules Abercrombie parent company violates Disabilities Act

The SoCal-themed retailer Hollister was sued for failing to make its stores wheelchair-accessible

Susan Greene, The American Independent Tuesday, May 21, 2013 4:44 PM UTC
Social The American Independent

Colorado Dems fight back against GOP’s Voter ID measures

State Democrats passed legislation to allow voter registration up until Election Day

Jillian Rayfield Monday, May 20, 2013 7:58 PM UTC
Politics Colorado, Democrats, Voter ID

Marijuana opponents’ new plan: Kill First Amendment

After failing to stop Colorado from legalizing it, pot foes now want to criminalize drug images and media content

David Sirota Monday, May 20, 2013 2:00 PM UTC 27
Politics marijuana, Colorado, Pot

Tom Tancredo may run for office again

The former Congressman is considering another run for governor of Colorado

Jillian Rayfield Thursday, May 16, 2013 1:31 PM UTC
Politics Tom Tancredo, Colorado, Pot

James Holmes will plead insane

The Aurora shooter's lawyers say they wish to alter the standard "not guilty" plea entered by a judge

Natasha Lennard Wednesday, May 8, 2013 1:38 PM UTC
News james holmes, Aurora shooting

How a big fracking setback got overlooked

A potential 2016 contender softens his pro-fracking stance, citing unsettled science. So why is it being ignored?

David Sirota Tuesday, May 7, 2013 3:00 PM UTC 15
Elections fracking, anti-fracking

Bulletproof backpacks are now a thing

The Denver-based company Elite Sterling Security has found a unique way to capitalize on post-Newtown anxieties

Alex Kane, AlterNet Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 3:14 PM UTC
Business AlterNet, denver, The Guardian

Pro-gun billboard sparks outrage over depiction of Native Americans

"Turn in your arms. The government will take care of you," says the billboard's sarcastic message

Jillian Rayfield Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 1:48 PM UTC 67
Politics Gun Control, Colorado

Rapists should not get custody

A shocking number of states allow custody rights to men who impregnate their victims. One state is saying "enough"

Mary Elizabeth Williams Monday, Apr 29, 2013 8:35 PM UTC 34
Life Rape, Rape Culture

Dish Network offers to buy Sprint for $25.5 billion

The corporation recognizes that satellite dishes are losing relevance in the age of video-streaming cell phones

Associated Press Monday, Apr 15, 2013 5:08 PM UTC
Technology Associated Press, Sprint

In Nebraska: Old friends, “Mad Men” and chatting about divorce

Trapped in my car hurtling through a wintry mix, I thought about the friend I left behind

Joan Walsh Thursday, Apr 11, 2013 4:00 PM UTC 17
Life Nebraska, Colorado, Snow, Divorce

A much-needed post-Hannity snow day

A blizzard is a respite from listening to the radio jock rant about how racist liberals abuse black conservatives

Joan Walsh Tuesday, Apr 9, 2013 10:41 PM UTC 68
Life dogs, Driving Miss Sadie, Sadie

Colorado considers huge legal weed tax

State lawmakers consider possibility of taxing recreational marijuana at a rate near 40 percent

Natasha Lennard Monday, Apr 8, 2013 7:30 PM UTC 27
News Colorado, washington state

Five questions that will decide the gun debate

The fight for gun safety reform has complications and hurdles. Here's what will determine who ultimately wins

David Sirota Wednesday, Apr 3, 2013 2:00 PM UTC 56
Politics Guns, Gun Control, NRA, Colorado

Was there a link between Texas and Colorado murders?

Are the deaths of a Texas district attorney, his wife and an assistant DA connected to a Colorado slaying?

Katie Mcdonough Monday, Apr 1, 2013 6:09 PM UTC
Life Guns, Gun Violence, Texas, Colorado

Colorado prosecutors seek death penalty for Aurora shooter

They had previously rejected a plea bargain from James Holmes' defense team for life in prison

Associated Press Monday, Apr 1, 2013 4:23 PM UTC
Life Associated Press, james holmes

New GOP plan: Guns for domestic abusers

As president Obama visits Colorado to discuss guns, state GOP launches fight to protect batterers' gun rights

David Sirota Monday, Apr 1, 2013 2:00 PM UTC 65
Politics Guns, Gun Control, Barack Obama

Aurora shooter to hear if prosecutors will seek execution

An arrangement can still be reached with defense to spare James Holmes' life in exchange for life in prison

Dan Elliott, Associated Press Monday, Apr 1, 2013 11:34 AM UTC
Life Associated Press, james holmes

Aurora shooter’s plea offer denied

James Holmes had hoped to plead guilty in exchange for avoiding the death penalty

Dan Elliott and P. Solomon Banda, Associated Press Friday, Mar 29, 2013 11:51 AM UTC
Life Associated Press, james holmes

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