“I don't fear losing, but winning.” I spoke those words when accepting the Democratic nomination for House District 43 (Highlands Ranch). I expected to win. (Why run to lose?) But I knew when I … more

Disappointed in Marshall When Democrats in the state legislature unveiled plans to consider an assault weapon ban, Rep. Bob Marshall, a Democrat representing Highlands Ranch, declared he does not … more

Enough infighting I’m tired of reading about the endless infighting between Douglas County Commissioners. And I agree a county this size may benefit from representation by more than three when two … more

Give me five Recently the Colorado Legislature voted down a bill that would require counties with more than 70,000 residents to have five commissioners. I support that bill. I think counties that … more

Expand BoCC There is no better argument for expanding the number of requisite seats on large county commissioner boards than the anti-democratic Douglas County BoCC. It’s one thing for our partisan … more

Housing needs attention I commend you on your in-depth look at the housing crisis with your series, “The Long Way Home.” Your reporting shined a big light on the complexity of the situation: … more

Fight woke ideology I was very disappointed in the defeat of the bill that would require athletes to only compete with those who had same sex at birth. Douglas County Rep. Bob Marshall called the … more

`Arrested Development’ at county We read with befuddlement, and more than a thimbleful of bemusement, CCM’s article covering the “hissy-fit de jour” emanating from that local Center of … more

Support Democrats Joe Biden was not my choice for the Democratic nominee. I voted for Bernie Sanders. I am willing to admit now that Joe is probably the only Democrat who could have beaten Donald … more

Unhappy about story This letter will be worth writing if it can convert just one of your liberal journalists away from their woke ideology as expressed in your second of a four-part series, The Long … more

Housing and diversity Kudos to Colorado Community Media for a piece of fine local journalism with “The Long Way Home” series examining Colorado’s housing crisis. The January 26 articles … more

Moderation needed The World Economic Forum’s main excuse for all the world’s ills is climate change — tied to the lack of energy supply diversification, food shortages, and cost-of-living … more

School taxes are worth it I received my property tax bill Jan. 21 and was pleased that my portion to fund Douglas County Schools only reflected a modest increase from last year. My pleasure was … more

Equality, equity both needed Intercultural competence is the capability to shift perspective and adapt behavior effectively across cultures. Including learning how to think, act, communicate and work … more

Avoid disinformation In a recent letter to the editor, Laureen Boll (Douglas County FAIR chapter leader and Douglas County Libraries Foundation chair) writes how “some parents” have taken it upon … more

This letter is in response to Laureen Boll’s recent misleading letter claiming that critical race theory (CRT) and “social justice activism” was at the “doorstep” of Douglas County schools until a change in leadership. more

Push back against extremism I read the recent letters from women defending the FEC and its militia branch the UDAF (United American Defense Force). FEC United and UDAF were founded by opportunists … more

Get out of the way Race is a social construct. If you don’t know what that is, look it up. Learn about Kimberlé Crenshaw, Kendall Thomas and Patricia Williams. It is important to understand what … more

Snow removal falls short Dear Douglas County DOT, I would like to thank you for the abysmal snow clearing job you did after the late December storm. Your complete disregard for neighborhood safety … more

Intimidation was intent Thank you for covering the appearance of FEC United and the UADF at the December Douglas County School District’s Equity Advisory Council meeting. This is an important … more