Editorials from The Denver Gazette Editorial Board

Editorials

EDITORIAL: Kirkmeyer can lead a Republican renewal

Updated 23 hours ago

Colorado Republicans, sidelined for years, have an unusual opportunity this November to turn the tables on the Democrats running state government. The potential for change...

EDITORIAL: Will Denver’s schools chief move on? Let’s hope

Updated 2 days ago

The superintendent of Denver Public Schools is being “recruited” by Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida, and he’s “agreed to participate in that process” —...

A recap of The Gazette’s ballot recommendations

Updated 3 days ago

Mail ballots are due June 30 by 7 p.m. For readers who have yet to cast their votes, The Gazette editorial board offers its recommendations...

EDITORIAL: Juneteenth recalls emancipation, exalts freedom

Updated 5 days ago

With today’s fifth official state observance of Juneteenth, a Colorado holiday signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis in 2022, Coloradans can come together in...

EDITORIAL: Hallucinogens as ‘therapy’ and now, ‘sacrament’

Updated 6 days ago

EDITORIAL: The high cost of a ‘progressive’ tax hike

Updated 7 days ago

EDITORIAL: An upside-down legislature tries to disarm Colorado’s law abiding

Updated 1 week ago

EDITORIAL: There’s no substitute for charity

Updated 1 week ago

EDITORIAL: Pushing back at a $2 billion+ tax hike

Updated 1 week ago

EDITORIAL: When school spending grows the front office

Updated 2 weeks ago

EDITORIAL: Give guv credit — but not too much — for his vetoes

Updated 2 weeks ago

EDITORIAL: What’s the cost of no power to Coloradans?

Updated 2 weeks ago

EDITORIAL: Aurora’s Andrews makes mockery of public safety, must resign

Updated 2 weeks ago

ENDORSEMENT: Vote Michael Allen — for a real attorney general

Updated 2 weeks ago

ENDORSEMENT: Kirkmeyer’s credibility can carry the day in governor’s race

Updated 2 weeks ago

Even before last week’s debate featuring the Republican contenders for Colorado governor, it was clear Barb Kirkmeyer is the only GOP candidate who has the...

ENDORSEMENT: Gabe Evans has won constituents’ confidence in CD-8

Updated 3 weeks ago

There are generally two kinds of people in elected office — politicians and statesmen. Colorado is fortunate to have a statesman in U.S. Rep. Gabe...

ENDORSEMENT: Jeff Hurd proves a perfect fit for CD-3

Updated 3 weeks ago

When the Gazette’s editorial board endorsed Jeff Hurd in 2024 to represent Colorado’s vast and diverse 3rd Congressional District, it was clear he was meant...

EDITORIAL: A unifier takes the helm of Colorado’s GOP

Updated 3 weeks ago

The trajectory of either major political party in Colorado should matter to all voters, regardless of party affiliation. All have to live under whichever party...

EDITORIAL: A boon to Colorado schoolkids

Updated 3 weeks ago

EDITORIAL: Is Colorado creating an anti-innovation economy?

Updated 3 weeks ago

EDITORIAL: Vance to AFA grads: Value AI, hallow humanness

Updated 3 weeks ago

EDITORIAL: Guv’s land grab is beaten back

Updated 4 weeks ago

EDITORIAL: Will Dems run highway funding off the road?

Updated 4 weeks ago

EDITORIAL: Who else goes free with Tina Peters?

Updated 4 weeks ago

EDITORIAL: Colorado’s prisons crowded? Open more

Updated 4 weeks ago

EDITORIAL: A day of remembrance before recreation

Updated 4 weeks ago

EDITORIAL: Colorado’s growing list of turnoffs

Updated 1 month ago

EDITORIAL: The oblivious drumbeat against data centers

Updated 1 month ago

EDITORIAL: Colorado’s legislative robber barons

Updated 1 month ago

The General Assembly wrapped up its work last week, passing roughly 120 bills in 120 days. And if there’s any theme that kept showing up...

EDITORIAL: Aurora’s template for success on homelessness

Updated 1 month ago

With homelessness more or less unchanged over the past year in Colorado’s largest urban centers — numbers released this week show a slight dip in...

EDITORIAL: Upholding the rule of law against illegal immigration

Updated 1 month ago

We’ll say it again: Colorado U.S. District Court Judge Dan Domenico gets it. He isn’t about to be snookered or cowed by the nationwide lawfare...

EDITORIAL: If Colorado’s not a sanctuary, veto SB 5

Updated 1 month ago

The legislative session is a wrap. Among the surge of bills is another reckless effort to enshrine Colorado’s status as a sanctuary state for illegal...