Two progressive state lawmakers from Denver with pro-Palestinian stances are being targeted for defeat by Democratic Party leaders and big-moneyed interests. Why it matters: It’s unusual to see incumbent lawmakers being opposed by leaders in their own party and demonstrates how the Democratic establishment is seeking to quash outliers at the statehouse. … Espenoza is […]
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Gazette: An eighth-grader gives us a glimpse of a brighter politics ahead
I saw the best speech of the 2024 election season so far last week, and it was given by a pint-sized eighth-grader from a tiny school in Buena Vista. “A huge problem in the state of Colorado is that students are unenthusiastic about their education, as shown by the fact that 31% of students are […]
Fox 31: Polis’ wage theft veto garners industry support, workers’ dismay
Earlier in May, Gov. Jared Polis vetoed a measure billed as a way to prevent wage theft in the construction industry, and groups associated with construction work have applauded the move. However, workers say this will hurt their chances to fight wage theft. … Many industry organizations and associations have applauded the veto, including the […]
Colorado Politics: Progressive Democrats and unions protest against Gov. Jared Polis’ veto of wage theft bill, others
Three bills vetoed by Gov. Jared Polis last Friday prompted progressive Democrats and union allies to hold a boisterous rally on the west steps of the state Capitol on Thursday. … Those who advocated for the veto included the Colorado Chamber of Commerce and its president, Loren Furman. “HB 1008 was extremely problematic for the […]
KRDO 13: The School Buzz: 2024 National Civics Bee State Champion
A standout student from Buena Vista is being recognized for his knowledge in civics! He just won a major state competition, competing against students across Colorado. Joseph Drexler is a student at Darren Patterson Christian Academy and this week, he’s taking home the championship title for the 2024 National Civics Bee Colorado State Finals. The […]
Chaffee County Times: Drexler takes first at CO Civics Bee
On May 17, 2024, three Buena Vista students participated in the Colorado State Finals of the 2024 National Civics Bee. Joseph Drexler, Simon Allen and Andee Quilico faced 14 other students from across the state, competing in a live quiz and a question-and-answer portion to test their knowledge of civics. Drexler, attending for the second […]