Category: Letters

Despite Bennet’s numerous endorsements, Weiser is the proven fighter Re: “Election 2026: Heavyweight bout,” Nov. 16 news story Just days after the hottest November day on record for Denver, Sunday’s Denver Post described Colorado’s two competing Democratic gubernatorial candidates as heavy hitters. While Attorney General Phil Weiser was reported to have sued the Trump administration…

Standing up for the Epstein victims and decency Re: “Release the Epstein files, and let’s get rid of the ‘Epstein class’,” Nov. 19 commentary Anita Chabria makes a good point about the oligarchy, their arrogance, and not-so-innocent interaction with girls. It is time to out those folks and get them off the public stage. She…

Protester throwing a sandwich is inexcusable Re: “Man who threw sandwich at agent found not guilty,” Nov. 7 news story Although I can understand and appreciate the frustration the sandwich thrower felt, there is no justification for throwing any object at the police. As a police officer, I have been spat upon, had feces thrown…

Online or in person, shop small and local businesses this holiday season Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday mark the most important stretch of the year for many founders like me. For small brands, holiday sales don’t just fuel growth, they often determine whether we can sustain our teams, our missions, and our…

Repeal the independent Redistricting Commission In 2018, voters created the independent Colorado Congressional Redistricting Commission in order to reduce partisan gerrymandering in the creation of congressional districts. The commission is prohibited from drawing district lines that protect any political party. This has worked well, for the most part, until now. When President Trump directed Republican-controlled…

Bond needs early oversight and fair contracting Re: “Bond measures OK’d,” Nov. 5 news story Voters approved the Vibrant Bond to deliver projects on time and on budget. The Denver auditor exists to give taxpayers a live read on whether that is happening as dollars move from authorization to construction. If the auditor function operates…

Don’t overlook the consequences of logging On Oct. 21, the so-called “Fix our Forests Act”–introduced by Sen. John Hickenlooper—passed out of committee and will soon be voted on by the full Senate. As a recent graduate of CU Boulder, I’m concerned about the devastating effects this bill would have on public lands and the lack…

Are we OK with being under watchful eyes of surveillance? Re: “Handing data over to surveillance cameras,” Nov. 2 letter to the editor I’m not sure if the letter writer is aware, but these days, you can’t go anywhere without being surveilled. There are cameras inside all places of business. There are cameras outside all…

Inclusivity fail at the University of Denver Re: “What DU’s move to end DEI looks like on campus,” Oct. 26 news story Shame on Chancellor Jeremy Haefner and the cowardly leadership of the University of Denver. Dismantling the LGBTQ+ friendly lounge is just the first step in a long line of initiatives this university will…

Honoring compassionate Coloradans 70 years after plane bombing On Nov. 1, 1955, minutes after leaving Stapleton Airport, United Airlines Flight 629 exploded over Colorado farmland, killing all 44 aboard — including my father. It was the first confirmed plane bombing on U.S. soil, caused by a suitcase bomb planted by a passenger’s family member seeking…