The week in Colorado news: Variations on the National Anthem, Boulderites on eminent domain

Face The State's Kate Melvin joins FTS managing editor Brad Jones for a look at the week that was in Colorado news, including a row over the "National Anthem" sung at Denver's State of the City address. More >

7/4: Don't blame the weapon for gun violence

Gun violence has rocked Denver in recent weeks. The city’s mayor thinks stricter gun laws may be necessary. More >

Dudley Brown: "Guns Up" Approach to Political Advocacy

A Face the State Staff Report

Colorado’s political activists come in all shapes and sizes, and so do their budgets. Millionaire Democrats Tim Gill and Pat Stryker regularly see their political tactics grace the front pages, and they have become famous for pumping unprecedented cash into state legislative races. But there is another kind of activist in Colorado attempting to turn the political wheels. He operates on a shoestring budget, and his fellow Republicans have called his methodology controversial, uncompromising and on a bad day, damaging to conservative causes.

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"The Buzz" on Newstalk 1310 KFKA, 6/30 - Ritter's TV and radio ads, gun rights

Face The State managing editor Brad Jones talks with Newstalk 1310 KFKA's Amy Oliver about gun rights and Gov. Bill Ritter's use of a state "slush fund" to promote his environmental agenda. More >

Colorado affirmative action initiative garners national attention

A Face the State Staff Report

While the November election is still months away, public attention is already heating up around Amendment 46, known as the Colorado Civil Rights Initiative, with two debates televised over the last two days.

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Slideshow: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Party

Face The State was on the scene for the Independence Institute's annual Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Party, held Saturday at the Kiowa Creek Sporting Club. If you missed this year's event - or would like to re-live it, here's a slideshow of this year's festivities. More >

6/24: Firearms in public

Sidearms aren’t just for police officers or cowboys. More and more people are openly carrying firearms in public. More >

6/23: Voters vs. the courts

Californians love moving to our great state. Will they begin exporting their politics here, too? More >

Jeffco criminal courts likely to be empty for DNC

A Face the State Staff Report

Following the decision of the Jefferson County Sheriff to send deputies to Denver to help provide security for the Democratic National Convention in August, the county's courts are responding by attempting to leave criminal dockets empty during that time.

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Photo: Mitchell, Corry on TV re: eminent domain

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