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    While the law barred steering minors away from gender dysphoria, it didn't prohibit encouraging them towards it. The post SCOTUS rules Colorado ‘conversion therapy’ ban unconstitutional appeared first on Complete Colorado.
    Savana Kascak
  • Senate Bill 21: A case study in Colorado fiscal malpractice March 31, 2026
    Are we really supposed to believe that these private companies don’t have the money to buy their own trucks? The post Senate Bill 21: A case study in Colorado fiscal malpractice appeared first on Complete Colorado.
    Rep. Scott Bottoms
  • Colorado homeschool families targeted for funding haircut March 31, 2026
    I happily would give up our tax-funded benefits if my family could instead simply keep our education-directed tax dollars. The post Colorado homeschool families targeted for funding haircut appeared first on Complete Colorado.
    Ari Armstrong
  • Colorado Democrats flesh out statewide primary ballot March 30, 2026
    Notably absent from the assembly process were big-name Democrats John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet. The post Colorado Democrats flesh out statewide primary ballot appeared first on Complete Colorado.
    Savana Kascak
  • Freeing Iran from tyranny of the ayatollahs long overdue March 30, 2026
    Most Iranians who supported the revolution hadn’t planned on trading one despot for far worst ones. The post Freeing Iran from tyranny of the ayatollahs long overdue appeared first on Complete Colorado.
    Mike Rosen
  • Colorado progressives shift budget blame to TABOR, taxpayers March 29, 2026
    State spending is still expected to grow this year, regardless of what lawmakers ultimately trim to fill the budget hole The post Colorado progressives shift budget blame to TABOR, taxpayers appeared first on Complete Colorado.
    Nash Herman
  • House Bill 1148: GOP lawmaker calls foul on tax disguised as ‘fee’ March 27, 2026
    While the bill claims the money would go back to kids via after school program financing, there is no guarantee. The post House Bill 1148: GOP lawmaker calls foul on tax disguised as ‘fee’ appeared first on Complete Colorado.
    Sherrie Peif

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YouTube Video VVV1LXc3aHVVZ3RpQ1YwTVpIYTVsdFlRLnk1eHAzY0g3RVVN The Public Utilities Commission, Xcel Energy, Advocacy Groups, etc. all have different interests they try to protect. But are the people that always get the wrong side of the deal the ratepayers? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this topic and more. Show Notes: https://energybadboys.substack.com/p/xcel-energys-green-advocacy-backfires Win a Predator Generator Because the grid could use a backup plan. Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator. No, this is not a drill. Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore. How to Enter Starting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section. That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire. We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm. After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment. Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective. If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest. At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments. Final Vote Then you vote on the winner. Democracy still works here. Mostly. Winner announced on the last show in May 2026. The (Very Small) Legal Stuff No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered. No cash value and not transferable. Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203 One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics. By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show. One comment. One generator. Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.
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The Public Utilities Commission, Xcel Energy, Advocacy Groups, etc. all have different interests they try to protect. But are the people that always get the wrong side of the deal the ratepayers? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this topic and more. Show Notes: https://energybadboys.substack.com/p/xcel-energys-green-advocacy-backfires Win a Predator Generator Because the grid could use a backup plan. Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator. No, this is not a drill. Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore. How to Enter Starting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section. That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire. We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm. After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment. Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective. If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest. At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments. Final Vote Then you vote on the winner. Democracy still works here. Mostly. Winner announced on the last show in May 2026. The (Very Small) Legal Stuff No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered. No cash value and not transferable. Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203 One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics. By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show. One comment. One generator. Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.
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Ep. 04- Parental Rights & School Policy Explained Are headlines missing the real story? In this episode of Learning Curve, Ross Izzard and Erin Brantley break down a rapidly developing legal case that’s raising serious questions about parental rights, school policies, and media framing. At the center: a California case involving whether schools can withhold critical information from parents about their own children, and what the courts are signaling about how this could ultimately be decided. This isn’t just about one issue. It’s about a much bigger question: 👉 Do parents have a constitutional right to know what’s happening with their children at school? We unpack: -What the case actually says? (vs. how it’s being reported) -Why the Supreme Court’s early signals matter? -The legal precedent behind parental rights -How this could impact schools across the country? What parents should be paying attention to right now? If you’ve only seen headlines, this conversation will challenge what you think you know. Key Takeaway: This case isn’t about culture war talking points, it’s about who has the final say in a child’s upbringing: parents or institutions. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share if you want more clear, no-spin breakdowns of education policy. 📩 Questions or topics? Reach out: info@learningcurveco.org #EducationPolicy #ParentalRights #SupremeCourt #SchoolPolicy #NewsAnalysis #LearningCurve
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The Public Utilities Commission, Xcel Energy, Advocacy Groups, etc. all have different interests they try to protect. But are the people that always get the wrong side of the deal the ratepayers? PowerGab Hosts Jake Fogleman and Amy Cooke discuss this topic and more. Show Notes: https://energybadboys.substack.com/p/xcel-energys-green-advocacy-backfires Win a Predator Generator Because the grid could use a backup plan. Yes, we’re giving away a Predator Generator. No, this is not a drill. Yes, it’s because reliability apparently isn’t fashionable anymore. How to Enter Starting with the first show of 2026, drop a funny, clever, or pithy comment in the show’s comment section. That’s it. No forms. No fine print to initial. No ESG questionnaire. We’ll be collecting comments throughout the 2026 legislative session, so you’ll have ample time to workshop your sarcasm. After each show, we’ll pick our favorite comment. Full transparency: we’re the hosts, we pick the favorites, and it is 100% subjective. If you’re looking for a neutral referee, this is not that contest. At the end of the session, we’ll select our top 3–5 favorite comments. Final Vote Then you vote on the winner. Democracy still works here. Mostly. Winner announced on the last show in May 2026. The (Very Small) Legal Stuff No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited, regulated, or over-engineered. No cash value and not transferable. Must pick up at the Independence Institute office, 727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO 80203 One generator will be awarded. Actual runtime may vary depending on weather, policy decisions, and common sense. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by any utility, regulator, or energy modeler who thinks batteries replace physics. By entering, you agree we may read, share, or lovingly mock your comment on the show. One comment. One generator. Because when the grid wobbles, satire won’t keep your lights on — but a Predator Generator will.
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    While the law barred steering minors away from gender dysphoria, it didn't prohibit encouraging them towards it. The post SCOTUS rules Colorado ‘conversion therapy’ ban unconstitutional appeared first on Complete Colorado.
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    Are we really supposed to believe that these private companies don’t have the money to buy their own trucks? The post Senate Bill 21: A case study in Colorado fiscal malpractice appeared first on Complete Colorado.
    Rep. Scott Bottoms
  • Colorado homeschool families targeted for funding haircut March 31, 2026
    I happily would give up our tax-funded benefits if my family could instead simply keep our education-directed tax dollars. The post Colorado homeschool families targeted for funding haircut appeared first on Complete Colorado.
    Ari Armstrong
  • Colorado Democrats flesh out statewide primary ballot March 30, 2026
    Notably absent from the assembly process were big-name Democrats John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet. The post Colorado Democrats flesh out statewide primary ballot appeared first on Complete Colorado.
    Savana Kascak
  • Freeing Iran from tyranny of the ayatollahs long overdue March 30, 2026
    Most Iranians who supported the revolution hadn’t planned on trading one despot for far worst ones. The post Freeing Iran from tyranny of the ayatollahs long overdue appeared first on Complete Colorado.
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