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Guest opinion: Susan Stokes: Direct democracy might better represent the people – but it doesn’t always work out
At one extreme are autocrats like Vladimir Putin who held votes that augment his power and the length of his term. At the other are citizens frustrated by legislators whose...

Guest opinion: John Tayer and Steve Pomerance: United to keep our libraries
The complicated issues of funding and management of the proposed Boulder Library District are enough to unite even the ideologically opposed.

Guest opinion: Matt Witt: Building strong communities should be a team sport
Building strong communities and families is a team sport, but billionaires and some giant corporations seem to be playing a different game. Isn’t it time we changed the rules so...

Guest opinion: Heidi Leathwood: Should the public pay with their health for oil and gas profits?
The metro area has been violating the EPA’s ozone health standards since 2008, and none of the state’s plans to fix this problem have worked. Last year, most of the...

Guest opinion: Patricia Schroeder: America must move past ‘hate and humiliation’ to honest debate
We have come to the point where thought itself, much less common sense, is reserved for an increasingly small part of the electorate. Can we learn to listen more, think...

Guest opinion: Aaron Brockett and Junie Joseph: A district will secure the future for Boulder’s public library
Libraries are an essential part of our shared future. They preserve our history and share our cultures. They teach our children to read. They provide equitable access to the internet,...

Guest opinion: Daniel Johnson: Proper flood mitigation system can prevent groundwater degradation
While some people are worried about potential degradation of groundwater at CU South, with the proper systems in place, flood mitigation can occur without harming the riparian habitat.

Guest opinion: Allison Post: U.S. would be healthier if Colorado methane rules were national policy
Without enacting immediate measures like Colorado’s to reduce methane emissions, our leaders are condemning us to a future filled with drought, natural disasters and polluted air that jeopardizes our health....

Guest opinion: Rachel Friend and Mark Wallach: Move Forward on CU South
No one gets everything in a negotiation, and they are judged by whether each party got enough. In this case, the City of Boulder got more than enough. The Annexation...

Guest opinion: Charles J. Russo: Supreme Court to revisit LGBTQ rights – this time with a wedding website designer
The key question, then, appears to be whether individuals can require artists or those who engage in expressive activities to provide their services if doing so can be viewed as...