Author: The Gazette editorial board
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EDITORIAL: Labor Day protest was dazed and confused
Under Colorado’s Labor Day sunshine last week, hundreds marched in Denver under the banner “Workers Over Billionaires.” They demanded higher taxes on the wealthy and stronger labor protections. Their intentions may be noble, but their understanding of the economic facts appears severely misguided. Organized by progressive groups, the rally outside the Colorado State Capitol featured…
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EDITORIAL: Rising evictions? Blame Colorado’s lawmakers
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Perennial attempts by ruling Democrats at the legislature to impose rent control on Colorado’s landlords have been unsuccessful, and that’s a good thing. Any policy capping rent by law would be an epic failure. The…
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EDITORIAL: More play money for Colorado’s legislature?
A coalition that has announced plans for an income-tax hike on next year’s statewide ballot cited the findings of its 2023 survey on the subject. Notably, 74% of voters agreed with the statement, “Colorado needs a better tax system that ensures the wealthy pay their fair share and that priorities like schools, transportation, and health…
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EDITORIAL: Antagonism urged the move of Space Command
In a devastating blow to Colorado’s economy and national security, President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the relocation of U.S. Space Command headquarters from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama. This irresponsible decision strips our state of thousands of high-paying jobs and billions in economic activity. Far worse, it puts our country at unnecessary risk at…
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EDITORIAL: A normal summer after all at Colorado’s national parks
Panicked cries of “crisis” and imminent doom were wide ranging when the Trump administration began its quest to trim federal fat last January. Among the dire forewarnings was one that our national parks would collapse if forced to reduce staff. Yet, having observed another Labor Day — the traditional end of summer and summertime travel…
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EDITORIAL: Veterans guard freedom during a time of renewal
As we mark Veterans Day on this crisp November morning, all Coloradans should salute the roughly 333,000 veterans who call Colorado home — a robust 7.2% of our adult population, reflecting the state’s deep military heritage. These heroes, from the Greatest Generation to those who served in recent conflicts, have forged a nation of unparalleled freedom.…
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EDITORIAL: DU just says ‘no’ to fashionable racism
In a commendable move toward meritocracy, the University of Denver has announced the elimination of race-based scholarships and a scaling back of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This decision, driven by a $12 million budget shortfall and the need to align with recent Department of Justice directives under the Trump administration, reflects a growing…
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EDITORIAL: Lawmakers fumble a fix for their busted budget
“Carry it, don’t marry it,†is an old truism at the State Capitol — advice to novice lawmakers not to get too attached to the bills they sponsor. Even if their handiwork survives the legislative process, it might get amended to the point it’s unrecognizable. The current crop of ruling Democrats must have missed that…
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EDITORIAL: Finally, people matter more than wolves
In the shadow of Colorado’s majestic Rockies, where the balance of nature and human endeavor often clashes, the state legislature has taken a principled stand. By passing Senate Bill 25B-005 during last week’s special session, lawmakers wisely reallocated $264,268 from the beleaguered gray wolf reintroduction program to the Colorado Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise. This modest…
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EDITORIAL: Stop allowing easy school massacres
Horror unfolded Wednesday in the quiet sanctuary of Minnesota’s Annunciation Catholic School, a place meant for learning, prayer and the innocent joys of childhood. Law enforcement report that during morning Mass, 23-year-old Robin Westman — armed with a rifle, shotgun and pistol — opened fire outside the church adjoining the school. The suspected killer’s manifesto,…