George Brauchler
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Brauchler: Jena Griswold and Phil Weiser deserve three cheers for their activism — hip, hip, hypocrisy
Coloradans are surely blessed to have two of the most earnest and sincere champions of our democracy in our state. Whatever would we do without our stalwart secretary of state...

Brauchler: There should be a no-politics, no-policy zone protecting America’s stadiums and arenas
During these politically brutal and divisive times, please let us continue to find unity in high-fiving and hugging total strangers when Von crushes David Carr, Kemp smashes another homer, or...

Brauchler: Peace, please, at the Elijah McClain protests this Sunday
A yet-unknown number of Coloradans intend to peacefully exercise their First Amendment rights to honor Elijah’s life, protest his death and seek justice. Another unknown number of people intend to...

Brauchler: Denver’s disrepair and slide from greatness
This column is the product of a building frustration that I believe many of us have from watching our great capital city, the only home I have ever known, turn...

Brauchler: The crime wave in Colorado has been building for a while, but now it’s at a breaking point
Because we lack the courage and common sense to make the changes necessary to stem the rising tide of crime, things are likely going to get worse.

Brauchler: If you care about justice, your vote for district attorney matters — a lot
The elected DA must be capable of leading the prosecution of the biggest, worst cases in your community, whether they be mass murders, filicide, cold case serial killers, or even...

Brauchler: There’s so much more we can do to improve our police and judicial system
Qualified immunity is going good-bye at the state level: Good riddance. However, it is a federal court-invented doctrine that protects officers from a wide array of alleged civil rights violations....

Brauchler: Hickenlooper needs to face Ethics Commission, even if it is remotely
Hick’s aversion to the Independent Ethics Commission (IEC) process is more than a result of the political risk to a U.S. Senate candidate who has Biden-lite moments when unscripted

Brauchler: Polis’ edicts are not unconstitutional and that’s the problem critics should focus on
This is a call to action. Which liberty-loving legislator from either party will stand up and begin this important and needed conversation by offering a bill to claw back the...

Brauchler: Colorado should brace for a crime wave
Conditions in Colorado are ripe for a coming crime wave thanks to an economic downturn, the coronavirus pandemic, seasonal changes, and Gov. Jared Polis’ recent orders.