Over at Ed News Colorado, I authored a post today titled "The Absurdity of Zero-Tolerance Zealots" - about the incident at Cherokee Trail High School. (Just in case you wanted to see my thoughts on the matter.) Mr. Bob wonders if the crackdown is coming on the Color Guard next. Meanwhile, the state senate minority office reports proposed legislation may be coming to address the overreach of "zero-tolerance" policies on students in military-oriented youth groups: … [Read more...]
Founders’ Night 2008: Michelle Malkin Charges Colorado’s Freedom-Fighters
Update: The Daily Blogster and Face The State have more. Last night, at the Independence Institute's 24th Annual Founders' Night Dinner, conservatives and libertarians didn't waste much time moping. Sure, Mike Rosen's election commentary was a bit more sobering than usual. But with Jon Caldara as emcee - and receiving recognition for 10 years as Independence Institute president, a tenure he hopes to continue with his self-professed "lack of marketable skills" - it was hard to get too down. Fred Holden, longtime hard-working and outspoken advocate for liberty and author of Total Power of ONE in America, won the Vern Bickel Award for Grassroots Leadership. This was certainly a well-deserved honor. The inspiring and energetic … [Read more...]
Joshua Sharf Makes HD 6 Ballot
Congratulations to friend and fellow blogger Joshua Sharf. Two months ago he stepped up and accepted the challenge to petition on the primary ballot against dissimulating Rima Barakat Sinclair and her suspect Republican credentials. Today, Joshua reports he has crossed the first major hurdle: his State House campaign has collected enough signatures, and the Secretary of State has certified he has made the ballot. Mr. Bob elaborates more on the contrasts in the race and why Republicans should vote for Joshua Sharf in Denver's House District 6. … [Read more...]