Brittany Pettersen
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Trump’s misguided speech reminded me why it matters Colorado has real leadership (ap)
As President Donald Trump touted many so-called “policy wins” for women, it has made me reflect on just how much he has actually harmed women.

Pettersen: The Evergreen High School shooting feels overwhelming, but gun violence is a policy choice
"What if that was my kid? What if that was his school? I’m outraged that this is the result of failed policy and inaction."

ap: A plan emerges to fix Colorado’s broken mental health system
Colorado's inability to deliver critical behavioral care to those who need it most is a moral failing and too many Coloradans have suffered the consequences.

Guest Commentary: Arapahoe House’s closure puts a spotlight on treating addiction in Colorado
The recent closure of Arapahoe House, the state’s largest provider of substance use disorder treatment, can be considered the canary in the coal mine.