Voters will see 15 minute voting limit at polls

A Face the State Staff Report

This November, Colorado voters will be limited to just 15 minutes in the voting booth to decide on nearly 20 statewide issues and a multitude of candidates.

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Things to do in Denver when you're Dem

A Face the State Staff Report

While the Democratic National Convention was sold to local business leaders as a way to increase tourism interest in Denver, recent national news reports paint a less than friendly picture of our fair city. We beg to differ, providing our own take on Denver's coolest attractions.

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Embattled Initiative 100 Sponsor Strikes Back

A Face the State Staff Report

When Denver voters head to the polls today to decide heated primary contests, they will also have the opportunity to vote on a controversial ballot measure that has drawn the ire of the city's establishment. The measure's proponent is now accusing the media and local politicians of inaccurately characterizing his effort to mandate the impounding of cars driven by unlicensed drivers.

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The week in Colorado news: All that DNC money, SAFER's blunder, Hasan the monk

Face The State's Kate Melvin joins FTS managing editor Brad Jones for a look at the week that was in Colorado news, including frustration over a lack of transparency in DNC spending, accusations against Cindy McCain, and Ali Hasan's pledge of celibacy. More >

SAFER's attack on Cindy McCain undermines its message

At Face The State, we consider Mason Tvert, executive director of Safer Alternatives For Enjoyable Recreation, a friend of freedom. Although we may not always agree on how freedom is defined, we respect his tireless energy. His recent attempt to condemn potential first lady Cindy McCain as a "drug dealer," however, is a step in the wrong direction. More >

8/8: Spoiled protesters?

Are protesters targeting this month’s Democrat convention being spoiled by the city? I’m being serious! More >

Denver media gets religious about Ryan's council of churches

A Face the State Editorial

On Tuesday’s front page, the Denver Post reports that “a coalition of religious leaders announces its opposition to a Denver ballot measure that would require police to impound vehicles of unlicensed drivers.” Here at Face The State, we’re a pretty libertarian bunch. We hesitate—often thinking twice—before advocating more government intervention. But the logic of this “coalition” has us scratching our heads.

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7/28: Smoking bans run amok

Are some cities going too far with bans on smoking, even outdoors? More >

The week in Colorado news: Schaffer v. Udall, more DNC maddness, a vote of one

Face The State's Rachel Boxer joins FTS managing editor Brad Jones for a look at the week that was in Colorado news, including fallout from the first Schaffer-Udall debate, continuing controversy over DNC preparations, and an odd election scheduled for Mesa County. More >

"Now Hickenlooper is forced to meet in private with protestors in order to figure out a way to accommodate the crowd expected in City Park. Suggesting buses and an alternative camp site raises questions about the city's commitment to being green - one that Jung points out - and where, exactly, the protestors would be bused from. It isn't likely that many suburbs would welcome thousands of protestors into their neighborhoods for the duration of the DNC."