Abolish the filibuster Since the 2020 presidential election, state Republicans have passed 18 voter suppression laws in 30 across the country. And there will be more coming out of GOP-held state legislatures before the end of the year unless Congress acts swiftly to protect our voting rights. So far, I have seen more talk than …
The problems continue One problem everyone has noticed is the big jump in gasoline, natural gas and propane prices. All Americans, especially lower income families, are hurt by having to pay more for gasoline and utilities. This cost-of-living increase could not have come at a worse time for these lower income families who were already …
Border disasters After tens of thousands of Cubans cried out for freedom from the murderous communist regime that has executed, tortured and starved them for half a century, a flotilla was quickly put together to rush food and medicine to Cuba. This Miami flotilla has over a hundred boats and is manned by many Cuban …
Central City Opera Guild commends Scottie Taylor Iverson I would so like to commend you, Scottie, for attending the recent Guild’s Membership event at Wellshire Event Center. You did a fabulous job in covering this very successful event. I enjoy reading your column and thanks for the beautiful job you did in covering this event. …
Memorial Open House for Larry Peterson I am inviting friends of Larry Peterson or his family to a memorial Open House on Sunday, July 18 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. If you have any photos of Larry, please bring them to share your memories. If you are unable to attend, please email your memory …
The Villager makes the villages stronger Lots of bad stuff going on including newspapers diminishing in quality and value then asking for donations as if they are a worthy cause. They are not. But, your Villager remains among the very best – loaded with community news that is not available anywhere else. The Villager makes …
Being ‘Woke’ Doesn’t Work As a veteran, my first awareness of the ‘Woke’ movement came when I was stunned to see NFL players kneeling during the national anthem. Needless to say, myself and many friends stopped watching. After all, how could anyone want to cheer for teams like the Pittsburg Kneelers who don’t respect our …
Three thoughts on the open carry article Freda, excellent writing as always! Regarding Arapahoe County Clerk Joan Lopez, there are three thoughts on this subject. One: The second amendment to the constitution to bear arms shall not be infringed. This was set up by our founding fathers to protect us from threats foreign or domestic. …
Credibility is Key I was a trial attorney for 25 years. In law school I was taught that to persuade a judge or jury, you must always protect your credibility. Spending time in court and watching other attorneys lose theirs made this teaching come to life. This is even true for newspaper opinion writers. In …
