Remembering my late daughter, Parker, and saying mean things about Kay McDivitt

Kay McDivitt seems like a nice lady. But she’s not. Not by a longshot. She works as a doctor at Children’s Hospital on the magnificent Anschutz Medical Campus, which is fine, I guess, if you think children are valuable or whatever. She is also the reason Independence Institute proudly houses a beautiful, life-sized bronze statue […]

Here’s the column that got me fired from the Denver Post

Here’s the column that got me fired from the Denver Post: I’ve been a regular columnist for the Denver Post since 2016. Editorial Editor Megan Schrader informed me today this will be my last piece for the Denver Post as a weekly columnist. A quick word about my now former editor Megan. She took over […]

Amy Cooke’s big promotion

For 35 years Independence Institute has fought for personal and economic freedom in Colorado. We have become a potent political force for liberty in Colorado. Our effectiveness is only as good as the incredible people who make up our team. And we are insanely effective. Our Executive Vice President, Amy Cooke, has been the pivotal […]

POLIS GETS COAL! THANK YOU!

Coal power not only powers most of Colorado’s homes and businesses, the magic fossil fuel will find its way into the Christmas stockings of our progressive overlords! We did it! This Colorado Gives Day was another one for the record books. Because of you, we SMASHED our goal of $75,000, raising over $80,000 for Independence […]

GOVERNOR POLIS, HERE WE COME!

GOVERNOR POLIS, HERE WE COME! One more NAUGHTY POLITICIAN is getting a lump of coal for Christmas! Literally, in the truest sense! Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser will receive some furnace ready coal just in time for winter! Colorado Gives Day is almost over, but we aren’t done yet! Yes, we have raised more than […]

Closing in on Governor Polis!

WE ARE CLOSING IN ON GOVERNOR POLIS! We’ve met our 3rd COAL GOAL and Colorado Senate President Leroy Garcia is getting the gift of coal this Christmas! And I mean literally. Colorado Gives Day is in full swing and it’s clear that not just progressive groups are benefiting this year. We have already reached $40,000, […]

Guess the cost of Polis’ 100% renewable mandate

Success with our Colorado Gives Day plan to give a lump of coal to politicians for Christmas! We hit our first target of $25,000, so the Speaker of the Colorado House, KC Becker, will be getting a lump of coal, literally. She gave us Prop CC, so it’s the least Santa can do for her. […]

What would you like to get Governor Polis for Christmas?

If we reach our GOAL, Governor Polis will get COAL for Christmas! Here’s how: Colorado Gives Day is only a week away, and this year, we want to send the radical Boulder Leftists who are selling out our state and turning it into their dystopian Socialist paradise a gift: Coal! That’s right, if we reach […]

Don’t be like California

Don’t be like California! It’s time to rethink our century old centralized grid where government and monopoly utilities collude to politicize our power. As widespread wildfires and serious winds loom in the forecast over the next week, utility company PG&E was warned that they could face an enormous liability if they continue to keep peoples’ […]

What some people do for attention

Office gossip: So our executive vice president, Amy Oliver Cooke (the original AOC), finally got shoulder surgery to repair the massive damage from a spill on her bicycle. She has to keep her arm completely immobilized for the next 6 weeks. This means she’s gimping around the office looking for sympathy with her arm glued […]

No refund for YOU!

What would you do if you bought a $15 item with a $20 bill and the cashier refused to give you back your $5 change? Imagine the store keeps your change every time. Well, that’s exactly what the State of Colorado wants to do. They call it Prop CC and it will be on your […]

Less than 1 week to sign up for our ATF Party

ATF Party & Fundraiser Event Registration closes in less than one short week. Will you support freedom and be part of the fun!? Help us thumb our noses at the nanny state and protect our adult rights! Socialize with others who love liberty! This year’s party is on Saturday, August 24th! REGISTER HERE TODAY Deadline […]