Author: Eric Sonderemann
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The “launchpad generation” and the three A’s | Eric Sondermann
Wisdom often arrives when you least expect it. This tidbit came from an ordinary lunch, part personal catch-up, part chat about the sad state of our politics and education policy. My lunch partner was a senior executive with CareerWise, the Denver-based national organization that provides apprenticeship programs for those in what it calls the “launchpad generation,” ages 16-26. …
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Some hard truths for Democrats amidst the despair | Sondermann
Across the country, Democrats remain deep in despair accompanied by more than a bit of lingering disbelief that they lost to Donald Trump a second time. This is all compounded by the powerlessness of seeing the Senate and House also run by Republicans, mostly Trump apparatchiks, to go along with a Supreme Court dominated by…
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On boulders and bollards – and a “vibrant” Denver | SONDERMANN
St. Louis has its signature Arch. San Francisco is known for its iconic bridge. Think of Seattle and picture the Space Needle. New York imagery centers on the Statue of Liberty, at least until our President sends it back as no longer applicable. Now bring it home and ask yourself what defines Denver these days.…