Not sorry to see Palantir go
Colorado Republicans in the state legislature would like to think that constraints on surveillance technology could be that rare bipartisan…
The Epstein Files: Iran War = Epstein Files distraction
By and large, the media is blowing it on their coverage of Iran. Every report about these ongoing Israel and…
Veteran viewpoint: If you send them, you owe them
We have seen this before. In 2003, under Operation Iraqi Freedom, the United States launched what was branded as “shock…
Hiking Bob: Colorado Parks and Wildlife set to quietly increase park fees
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is asking the CPW Commission at its next meeting on March 4 and 5 for…
City driving in wrong direction ending citizen transportation board
Last week, I got the email that had been a long time coming: Colorado Springs was killing its Citizens Transportation…
Sorry about the memes: On being a journalist in abnormal times
I posted a meme last month on my personal Facebook page and a right-wing Facebook friend said it promoted lies…
A packed house, a living legacy: OneBodyEnt’s Black History Program
This was not just another event on the calendar. The 13th Annual Multi-Cultural Black History Program on Feb. 15 filled…
Letters to the Editor: Close Nixon coal plant on schedule
The Pikes Peak Bulletin received more than a half-dozen letters to the editor in favor of the original Ray Nixon…
Two new eateries you don’t want to miss
Two new restaurants worthy of attention and praise opened recently. Thai comes to Manitou Springs Manitou Thai & Ramen marks…
The Epstein Files: New cancel culture targets Bad Bunny – and free, fair elections
A conservative Facebook friend recently posted this on his page: “Gee, I wonder why Bad Bunny got so much exposure…
Black history is American history
Editor’s note Feb. 6: After this piece was published, a Black History Month proclamation was added to the Colorado Springs…
Hiking Bob: Read ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ for an inspiring story of overcoming injury
As a freelance writer and podcaster, I get emails every week asking me to review a product (NO), or write…
The Epstein Files: Signs of hope
As some Republican governors, and even some members of Congress, start to criticize federal agents killing citizens, and Trump looks…
Epstein Files: City leaders need to speak out now
Another American citizen killed by ICE in Minneapolis. How many more will it take? How many more will it take…
Reprimand of Councilor Gold is an attempt to control her
Colorado Springs, especially the South Side, needs to pay attention to what just happened at City Hall. Councilmember Kimberly Gold…
The Epstein Files: Dear MAGA, can we agree on Greenland?
The 25th Amendment gave Congress the ability to remove a president who is “unable to discharge the powers and duties…
On Donelson’s MLK proclamation walk out
The Colorado Springs City Council dais is not supposed to be a stage. It is not supposed to be a…
If this picture could talk: Lessons from the Stabæk General Store
In my front room hangs an old framed photograph inherited from my mother, a Norwegian immigrant. I keep it in…
Letter to the Editor: Show up to make an impact
As an active member of the Colorado Springs community I am enraged. Graduating from Harrison School District 2 is probably…