The Problem With Personality-Based Campaign Coverage
A profile of John Hickenlooper demonstrates how journalism that focuses on candidates' charisma often makes incorrect assumptions, and favors white male politicians.
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Breaking Down Colorado’s Surprisingly Productive 2018 Legislative Session
Colorado's legislature had a productive year. But, because of the state's term limits, that output probably won't last.
What’s With All the Candidates?
There are a number of peculiar factors operating in today's political environment that have had the effect of boosting interest in running for office. But at what cost?
The Siren Song of the Bipartisan Unity Ticket
While a unity ticket sounds exciting during a campaign, how exactly would governing work?
How Drug Money Is Funding Drug Education
Projected revenue figures for Colorado on marijuana taxes have been revised up and up and up, and Governor John Hickenlooper plans to put almost all of that money toward public health and addiction prevention programs.
How to Implement a Policy You Hate: Lessons From the Legalization of Marijuana
In Colorado, voters very clearly articulated a position, and the government was compelled to follow through with it—like it or not. Is this an example of democracy at its best?