9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1779+ words) When Yemi Mobolade won the Colorado Springs mayor’s race in 2023, he made history as the city’s first independent leader — and gave new hope to voters frustrated with America’s two-party politics. But even as unaffiliated voters now make up half of…...

10+ mon, 1+ day ago   (117+ words) Help Is at Hand: Where to Find Food Aid During the SNAP Suspension Marijuana was barely on the ballot in Colorado this year, and the little action it did see wasn’t great for industry expansion. The ordinance narrowly passed, 984 to…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1814+ words) Thousands of protesters gathered across the state on Saturday in opposition to the Trump administration's policies. From Grand Junction to the eastern plains, crowds gathered along street corners and in parks, holding “No Kings” signs and chanting. The rally in…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (963+ words) The second “No Kings” protest in four months is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday in America the Beautiful Park in opposition to what some are characterizing as increasingly authoritarian practices by President Donald Trump. Three marches are…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (80+ words) Indivisible Colorado Springs hosts a political rally at America the Beautiful Park from noon to 3 PM tomorrow. The nationwide movement features voter registration, workshops, and a downtown march, with kid zones and ASL interpreters for community accessibility. Solve the daily…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (772+ words) Colorado Springs could see a more intense short-term economic impact from an extended government shutdown if the thousands of federal employees and active duty military members in town see their pay delayed. “One out of every eight paychecks in the…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1098+ words) A looming government shutdown could leave tens of thousands of employees in Colorado Springs without a paycheck and close many government services. A funding bill requires 60 votes to be adopted in the Senate. Senate Republicans only have a three-seat net…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago   (799+ words) The new Republican leader of the Colorado House sharply criticized Democrats over recent comments about conversative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated earlier this month during an event at a university in Utah. In a letter to the House speaker…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago   (395+ words) Senate Republicans approved dozens of lower-level nominees from President Donald Trump on Thursday, marking the first confirmations since the GOP-controlled chamber altered its rules to bypass Democratic opposition. The batch cleared 51-47 in a party-line vote on 48 nominees for positions such…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago   (319+ words) President Donald Trump is experiencing a sudden boost in support, especially from conservative independents who felt the White House was bungling key issues such as the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Behind his approval rating uptick isn’t a sense that the White…...