RIP: Nelson Mandela Dies at 95

Yesterday, Nelson Mandela died at the age of 95.  Mandela is best known for his service as an anti-apartheid champion.  He was imprisoned for nearly 30 years on Robben Island, and later became the president of South Africa.  Mandela gave this speech upon his release...

Government by Gimmick Since Voters Can’t Understand Stuff

Democrats Skaggs and Feeley pulled no punches in their Denver Post 0p-ed. “State policymakers,” they admit, “resort to government by gimmick….” Gimmicks? Like the Democrats’ “dirty dozen tax hikes” of 2010 that boosted taxes by a third of a billion...
OVERHEARD IN DENVER: Hudak to Be 2014 Candidate

OVERHEARD IN DENVER: Hudak to Be 2014 Candidate

A PeakNation™ tipster sent us a rumor overheard this week in Denver – that Evie Hudak would be the 2014 nominee… for her former seat.  This may come as a surprise to former state Rep. Sara Gagliardi and Arvada City Councilwoman Rachel Zenzinger, both of...
SHE’S JOKING, RIGHT? Connect for Health Chief Wants a Raise

SHE’S JOKING, RIGHT? Connect for Health Chief Wants a Raise

The Denver Post today reported that the Patty Fontneau, CEO of Colorado Connect for Health (that’s the Obamacare exchange), wants a year-end bonus and raise. WHAT?!?  That would be like the CEO of Blackberry asking for raise after he’s driven his...

FRONT PORCH FRACAS: Denver Reverses Stance on Front Yard Pot

In a move sure to enrage just as many people as it will pacify, the Denver City Council is set to reverse its stance on just where someone is allowed to smoke pot on their property.  The Council previously voted to prohibit the smoking of pot on areas of your property...