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Krista Kafer
Krista L. Kafer is a Sunday Denver Post opinion columnist, adjunct professor of communication, journalism, and political science, and a frequent radio and television commentator. A Colorado native, Krista returned to Colorado after nine years in the nation’s capital where she worked for two members of Congress and served as the senior expert on education policy at the Heritage Foundation. She has a BA in history and an MA in political science. Krista loves to travel and has been lost on five continents because she lacks a sense of direction. Among her many nonmonetizable talents, she can say “hello” in 20 languages. She can be reached at tokrista@msn.com.
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ap: Voters sent a message to Lauren Boebert. Will she listen?
Rep. Lauren Boebert and the remaining MAGA supporters in this state need to feel a little indigestion.

ap: Religious freedom is under attack from the left
When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that government's must treat same-sex couples equally under marriage laws -- the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges decision in 2015 -- the court made certain...

Kafer: Colorado students are being fed the poison fruits of Critical Race Theory
Most Critical Race Theory proponents hope that CRT will rectify lingering bigotry and help students respect and value others. The problem isn’t with their intentions, but with the deeply flawed...
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ap: Tina Peters’ ankle monitor fashion could spark a new look for the GOP
Since she’ll be back in court this fall on more serious charges, Peters should consider starting her own prison chic boutique. That way Jan. 6ers and other convicts can benefit...

ap: Three Colorado abortion bills are likely unconstitutional
If lawmakers believe that women have “a fundamental right to continue a pregnancy and give birth or to have an abortion,” as they asserted in last year’s Reproductive Health Equity...

ap: This legislation could wreck your neighborhood
Something as simple as allowing accessory dwelling units requires a community discussion about the impact on parking and traffic, and negotiation between those who want to use their property in...

ap: As water becomes even more scarce, Denver, Commerce City and Aurora adapt
I eliminated my turf gradually over several years in favor of lower-water plants. If you’ve been putting off adopting water-wise landscaping, there is no better time.

Kafer: Is there even room left in Colorado’s GOP for sane Republicans?
After the Colorado GOP chose former state Rep. Dave Williams as party chair, many sane Republicans wonder if there is a place for them within the Colorado Republican Party.

Kafer: Far right and far left are wrong on Ukraine
Ironically, the same group of right-wingers who rightfully criticized the failure of President Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and the resulting humanitarian catastrophe are now promoting U.S. isolationism.

ap: Safe injection sites don’t treat addiction, they enable it
Colorado lawmakers and advocates who are pushing House Bill 1202 mean well, but if the bill becomes law, the wrecking ball of addiction will continue its lethal arc through our...

ap: Are Colorado legislators trying to drive businesses out?
Several bills making their way through the legislature make it clear entrepreneurs and investors are not welcome. Neither are the Coloradans who currently provide jobs and homes for the rest...

ap: Boebert faces a serious challenge in Adam Frisch. GOP needs to wake up
Perhaps now she will rise to the dignity of the office. This week, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert learned that the candidate who nearly beat her in November, Adam Frisch, will be...

ap: Small modular nuclear reactors could solve Colorado’s carbon problem
Five years ago, the General Assembly passed a bill directing the Colorado Energy Office to promote nuclear as “a cleaner energy source.” The state has done little or nothing to...