Politics (general)

Local News

Jim Isgar remembered in state Senate

senator’s heart was as large as he was tall

April 4, 2016

Regional News

Conservative Utah lawmakers show progressive leanings

Legislature nearly ended death penalty, allowed medical pot in 2016 session

March 11, 2016

Local News

Half of La Plata County caucuses failed to vote in DA race

Confusion, crowds meant some precincts ran out of time

March 2, 2016

Local News

Colorado GOP caucuses may be time to vent frustration

Absence of preference poll weakens precinct caucuses’ impact this year

February 28, 2016

Local News

Boulder Democrat opens Colorado Legislature with warning

Hullinghorst: Ideologues will try to rob women of choice to make private medical decisions

January 13, 2016

Nation & World

Obama says Trump exploiting U.S. blue-collar workers’ fear

In a year-end interview with NPR News, Obama said demographic changes combined with the “economic stresses” people have been feeling…

December 21, 2015

Nation & World

Trump’s idea for ban on Muslims strikes chord among GOP voters

54% of Republicans in poll agree with temporary ban

December 12, 2015

Nation & World

Presidents of China, Taiwan meet for 1st time

Countries have been enemies for 66 years

November 7, 2015

Letters to the Editor

Women’s health is facing a witch hunt

It’s based on Christian conservative Republicans’ religious beliefs. They’ll decide if a mother has to die so that the unborn…

October 27, 2015

Nation & World

Rand Paul under pressure to focus on his Senate seat

Republican presidential candidate Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., listens to a question during a campaign stop at the Republican Liberty Caucus…

October 17, 2015

Nation & World

Fundraising woes point to troubled candidacy

Republican presidential contender and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush greets supporters at a tailgate party before an NCAA college football…

October 17, 2015

Nation & World

Analysis: Clinton’s strong debate may comfort supporters

Performance might influence Biden’s decision to run

October 14, 2015

Nation & World

Clinton, Sanders clash on guns, economy, foreign policy

Democratic candidates for president outline vision at first debate

October 13, 2015

Nation & World

Paul Ryan weighs pros, cons of becoming next House speaker

In this Oct. 8 file photo, Rep. Paul Ryan, R- Wis. arrives for a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington.…

October 13, 2015

Nation & World

Dems see room for big government

only subtle differences between three lead candidates

October 12, 2015

Nation & World

All eyes on Ryan as House GOP looks to regroup

Wisconsin representative’s aid says Ryan not interested in speaker post

October 9, 2015

Nation & World

Chaffetz enters race for speaker

Republican says he can bring change, bridge party divide

October 4, 2015

Nation & World

Contenders on undercard try to shine

Republican presidential candidates, former New York Gov. George Pataki, left; former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, second from left; Louisiana Gov.…

September 16, 2015

Local News

Dr. Ben Carson draws a big crowd in Durango

presidential hopeful asks: What’s the long-term impact?

August 18, 2015

Regional News

Ben Carson wins Western Summit straw poll

For the second year in a row, Ben Carson was the top vote getter in the presidential straw poll at…

June 28, 2015

Local News

GOP criticizes ‘curse of God’ statement

Republicans speak out against Klingenschmitt at Colorado Capitol

March 27, 2015

Local News

Local Dems elect their ‘super team’

Newly elected Executive Committee of the La Plata Democrats members are, from left, Bonnie Schmidt-Cabrera, Julie Ginter, Darren White, Wanda…

February 12, 2015

Regional News

Tax refunds top list for state lawmakers

Roberts Democrats will again control the House, but Republicans have gained control of the Colorado Senate for the first time…

January 4, 2015

Nation & World

Here come the freshmen: Congress’ newest class

its 15% approval rating be improved?

January 4, 2015