While protesters were unable to deliver the 50,000 people promised to unite in Denver, bloggers have come out in full force. Two hundred plus clicked away Monday, during the opening of “The Big Tent.” The temporary structure is set up outside the Alliance Center, the swanky LoDo digs of the city’s growing liberal organizations.
COLORADO'S FRONTPAGE
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Face The State's Kate Melvin visits with managing editor Brad Jones for a review of the week that was in Colorado news. Is the outrage over retiring U.S. Sen. Wayne Allard's interest in the CSU presidency simply fabricated?
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Documents provide window into Democrats' powerful "Democracy Alliance"
A Face the State Staff Report
September 29, 2008Documents obtained by Face The State provide new insight into the secretive organization behind Colorado Democrats' historic takeover of state government in 2006. The Colorado Democracy Alliance, a membership organization that steers millions of dollars toward "progressive" organizations, brings together the state's most influential liberal politicians, consultants and fundraisers under a single umbrella. In a week-long series, FTS is making public for the first time internal documents outlining CoDA's structure, financing and deep connections with Colorado's top Democrats.
Liberal ballot 'education' event draws fire
A Face the State Staff Report
September 17, 2008Representatives from Colorado’s liberal non-profits gathered for the first of several “educational” forums, during which speakers advocated for or against the different measures on this November’s ballot. The speakers went unchallenged and according to some campaign representatives, provided false information to attendees. While 35 organizations heavily promoted the event, only about 50 people came to forum held in Sturm Hall at the University of Denver Tuesday night.
Liberal non-profits band together to 'educate' voters
A Face the State Staff Report
September 15, 2008Colorado’s progressive non-profits have formed a coalition called the Colorado C-3 Roundtable and are organizing a series of statewide forums designed to “educate” voters about 11 of the 18 measures under consideration on this November's ballot. Many of the measures' proponents allege, however, that the roundtable is failing to include a balanced view on their efforts.
Lefties Go Corporate for a Spa-Like Day at the Convention
August 26, 2008Liberal journalists hold court at the "Big Tent"
August 26, 2008
Here is a taste of what some of the nation’s most prominent liberal journalists told supporters at a Monday panel in "The Big Tent," a venue for bloggers in Lower Downtown Denver provided by a trio of liberal activist groups.
Lefty Love Palace adds a new tenant
July 29, 2008Looking for a liberal in Denver? Look no further than the Lefty Love Palace.
Hitman Huttner's Resume Excess
July 24, 2008Not only does ProgressNow Chief Michael Huttner continue to mislead the public about Senate candidate Bob Schaffer’s legislative record, but information on his organization’s Web site suggests that he is exaggerating his academic credentials.
Rocky Misses Mark on Coverage of Political “Watchdog Group” in Lakewood
A Face the State Staff Report
November 1, 2007A report carried in the Oct. 31 Rocky Mountain News recently labeled a group as a "watchdog," but mounting evidence shows that in fact the organization has consistently and repeatedly become involved in elections in order to advance a partisan agenda. Most recently, the group has involved itself in a hotly contested Lakewood city council here.
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1/8: A high-pressure speech
Gov. Ritter presents his State of the State address today, and the pressure is on.