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CO Gov. Polis Commutes Prison Sentence Of Tina Peters

Convicted former county clerk Tina Peters was granted clemency today by Gov. Jared Polis

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) has granted clemency to Tina Peters, a former county clerk convicted on charges related to a scheme to bolster Donald Trump’s false claims that the 2020 election was stolen.

In 2022, prosecutors accused her of helping to secretly copy voting machine hard drives by allowing a computer expert into secure areas of her office using someone else’s security badge. Within months, data from her office appeared online. Continue reading “CO Gov. Polis Commutes Prison Sentence Of Tina Peters”

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Colorado: Victims of ‘Conversion Therapy’ Could Sue Practitioners Under New Bill

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State lawmakers in Colorado have introduced legislation, House Bill 26-1322, that would allow LGBTQ people to sue for damages resulting from so-called “conversion therapy.”

Conversion therapy, also known as “reparative therapy,” is the treatment used to try to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Continue reading “Colorado: Victims of ‘Conversion Therapy’ Could Sue Practitioners Under New Bill”

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Trump Vetoes Safe Water Bill In Revenge Campaign Against Colorado

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Donald Trump’s first veto of his second term kills a bill unanimously passed by both the House and Senate to fund a major safe drinking water project in Colorado.

Trump has been on a vengeance campaign against Colorado for imprisoning his ally, Tina Peters. Peters was a former Mesa County clerk who was sentenced to nine years in prison for her role in the security breach at her local elections office during the 2020 election. Continue reading “Trump Vetoes Safe Water Bill In Revenge Campaign Against Colorado”

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Supreme Court Hears Challenge To Colorado’s Ban On ‘Conversion Therapy’

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The Supreme Court appears set to reject Colorado’s state law prohibiting the harmful practice of so-called “conversion therapy” (also known as ‘reparative therapy’) for minors which purports to change a young person’s sexuality or gender identity. Continue reading “Supreme Court Hears Challenge To Colorado’s Ban On ‘Conversion Therapy’”

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Barry Manilow ‘Insulted’ At Reaction To His Coming Out + More News

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Some news items you might have missed: • New York Post: Pop icon Barry Manilow says he was “insulted” at the public reaction (or lack thereof) to his coming out as gay at the age of 73. Continue reading “Barry Manilow ‘Insulted’ At Reaction To His Coming Out + More News”

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Bruce Springsteen Endorses Kamala Harris + More News

Bruce Springsteen endorses VP Kamala Harris

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Election 2024: Legendary rock star Bruce Springsteen endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday, calling Donald Trump the “most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime.” Trump fans shouldn’t worry, though, he was endorsed by Scott Baio – so there’s that. Continue reading “Bruce Springsteen Endorses Kamala Harris + More News”

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Golf Course Gunman Pleads Not Guilty + More News

Ryan Routh pleads not guilty

Some news items I thought worth your time: • ABC News: Ryan Wesley Routh, who authorities say planned to kill Donald Trump while playing golf in mid-September, pleaded not guilty on Monday to attempting to assassinate the former president. Continue reading “Golf Course Gunman Pleads Not Guilty + More News”

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Colorado Republicans Oust State Chair Over Anti-LGBTQ Posts

Colorado Republicans are calling for state chairman Dave Williams to resign after his virulently anti-LGBTQ rhetoric

In a heavily lop-sided vote, Colorado state Republicans removed state party chairman Dave Williams amid internal criticism of his leadership, recent anti-LGBTQ social media posts about burning Pride flags, and accusations that he had fueled divisions within the party. Continue reading “Colorado Republicans Oust State Chair Over Anti-LGBTQ Posts”