Colorado's readiness to look beyond race this election is evidenced by the estimated 100,000 people who showed up to support Barack Obama at Civic Center Park Sunday. So how ironic that on that same day the Denver Post reported the “race issue” could sway voters?
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November 13, 2008By Andrew Ripemoff
The statehouse has nominated its leadership team, and it appears that the genial and well-liked Terrance Carroll will became the next House Speaker. Just in case you weren’t aware, The Denver Post wants to make sure you know that Carroll is black. On the Senate side, Peter Groff was re-elected as Senate President. And in case you weren’t aware, the Denver Post wants you to know that Groff is black, too.
DNC trials could cost city more than $500,000
A Face the State Staff Report
November 11, 2008Trials for protesters arrested in Denver during August's Democratic National Convention began last month and according to defense counsel, are likely to cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. The exact tally, however, remains elusive as city officials decline to provide their own estimates.
Federal judge tosses 'Denver Three' protesters' complaint
A Face the State Staff Report
November 7, 2008A U.S. District Court has dismissed the case against Jay Klinkerman, who evicted three protesters from a speech being given by Pres. George W. Bush in March 2005.
Eased voting access brings ballot mixup to Denver
A Face the State Staff Report
November 3, 2008Face The State has discovered that some Colorado voters have received ballots for two different precincts, a problem that may lead some to accidentally vote in the wrong state legislative or city council races. While state law provides corrective measures, individuals may unintentionally disenfranchise themselves in lower level races.
Segment 2 - 'Card check' legislation and the U.S. Senate race
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Barbara Comstock of the Workforce Fairness Institute discusses the curiously named Employee Free Choice Act, which would do away with secret-ballot elections in workplaces considering "union shop" status. More >
10/30: 'Overprivileged' students?
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What does racial diversity have to do with academic achievement? More >
Huge turnout for Obama, but Post still cites "race issue"
October 28, 2008Anti-46 spokeswoman's 'overprivileged' comments spark dialogue
A Face the State Staff Report
October 23, 2008
Appearing on 850 KOA's Mike Rosen Show Tuesday, Melissa Hart, co-chair of the "No on 46" campaign, said that without race and gender preferences, schools would admit classes of "overprivileged" students who "all look the same."
10/21: A very tight election
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Is Colorado prepared for this year’s election, or might our state resemble Florida in 2000? More >
Colorado Civil Rights Initiative likely to pass, new poll shows
October 15, 2008A controversial ballot initiative that would put an end to preferential treatment based on race, sex, or ethnicity by public entities received further validation from the voting public Tuesday.
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