While dashboard is great, hopefully even more federal cuts info is coming Re: “Dashboard shows how much money Colorado has lost from U.S. cuts,” June 18 news story I’m very glad to see the governor’s office providing information that has been so difficult to obtain from the federal government. It’s going to be a very…
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An aerial view shows floodwaters covering farm fields and a rural road near Poplar Bluff, Missouri. In April, thunderstorms, heavy rains, high winds, and tornadoes plagued the regions for several days causing widespread damage. | Scott Olson/Getty Images Globally, humanity is producing more food than ever, but that harvest is concentrated in just a handful…
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Sen. Bennet should ‘reassess’ political goals Re: “Bennet holds decisive lead in Democratic primary, poll shows,” June 17 news story As a 65-year-old, life-long Democrat, I was disheartened to see that Sen. Michael Bennet decided to abandon his Senate term and return to Colorado to run for governor. Our national Democrats, who include Sen. Bennet,…
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Don’t overlook the nuclear option Re: “New laws on turf, wild horses, clean energy,” June 11 news story Among many issues in this article, of note is House Bill 1040, which adds nuclear energy to be counted toward utilities’ clean-energy goals and eligible for financing set aside for clean energy. Although most environmentalists are opposed to…
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Non-Jews stand in solidarity with Temple Emanuel Re: “Jewish community needs to fight urge to retreat,” June 8 commentary As a Methodist minister, I have been a friend of Temple Emanuel for more than 50 years, inspired by the commitment of this spiritual community to liberty and justice for all. Temple Emanuel provides a powerful…
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A capsule full of lab-raised mosquitoes falls from a drone in Maui. | Adam Knox/American Bird Conservancy It sounds like something out of a nightmare: a giant drone flying through the sky and dropping containers full of live, buzzing mosquitoes, one of the world’s most hated insects. But in Hawaii, this scenario is very much…
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A drilling rig plugs an abandoned oil well in Montana. Abandoned wells are a major source of methane emissions. | Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez/The Washington Post via Getty Images Odorless and colorless, methane is a gas that is easy to miss — but it’s one of the most important contributors to global warming. It can trap up…
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$45 million for an ego parade? Let’s talk fraud, waste and abuse. We can’t afford to send food to starving children, but we are going to spend $45 million on a birthday/military parade to feed Donald Trump’s ego? America has lost its mind! Sharon Winningham, Denver What to know about ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump’s…
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Let’s keep the “No Kings” rallies on point I’m planning to participate in a “No Kings” rally on Saturday, but I’m starting to worry about what the rallies might accomplish. The “No Kings” message might resonate with many Americans, and it might carry even more weight when it’s delivered in the context of President Donald…
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A home in front of the John E. Amos coal-fired power plant in Poca, West Virginia, in February 2022. | Dane Rhys/Bloomberg via Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The…
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