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ap: Could my column help repair America’s many fractures in 2025 or should I put away my pen?
Paolo Coelho once said, “Writing is a socially acceptable form of getting naked in public.” As a columnist that spends many hours creating free content, maybe it is time to...

ap: Despite joyous depictions, holidays can be emotionally difficult
For many people, the holiday season, often depicted as a time of joy and celebration, can paradoxically bring about substantial personal health and physical challenges.

ap: The free press will not be silenced
"We must not let our leaders threaten to jail journalists, revoke broadcast licenses, or target media organizations with a flurry of lawsuits."

ap: All Colorado school districts should ban cell phones during the school day
The presence of phones can undermine teacher authority and make classroom management more difficult. -- Jim Martin

ap: Labor Day is an opportunity to reflect on Colorado’s long fight for workers’ rights
This Labor Day let's reflect on the long fight for worker's rights.

ap: I have bipolar disorder. My diagnosis after years of suffering was both a relief and a burden.
Living with bipolar disorder is like riding a roller coaster that you didn't choose to get on, and one that never stops. It is a life marked by extreme highs...

ap: We are entering a second Gilded Age. Thatap not good.
The parallels between the two Gilded Ages are striking. In both periods, a small elite had amassed tremendous wealth and power, often through industries that dominated the economy.

ap: A national debt crisis is coming, politicians need to recognize the urgency
The national debt is setting historic records, but both President Biden and Donald Trump have ignored plans that focus on the United States’ financial future. In the recent presidential debate,...

ap: Americans can honor their sacrifice by coming together on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is not just the start of summer or a time for barbecues; it is a day of remembrance, dedicated to honoring the men and women who lost their...

ap: Go forth new graduates and make this world a better place
The best today’s college graduates can do is to go out and make use of what they’ve learned and experienced in a world that is spinning and changing right along...