Opinion

While legal, travel ban unnecessary and damaging

“WASHINGTON — Stupid but legal. Such is the Trump administration’s travel ban for people from seven Muslim countries. Of course, as with almost everything in American life, what should be a policy...

DATE: March 6, 2017 | COLUMN: Guest Columns

Busy times for new face in Senate

After a busy summer and a fast-paced fall, I am back at work in the 71st Colorado General Assembly. Things are a little different for me. I am missing a couple of my trusted friends and very good...

DATE: March 6, 2017 | COLUMN: From the State Senate

Trump’s foreign policy revolution risks greatness

WASHINGTON — The flurry of bold executive orders and of highly provocative Cabinet nominations (such as a secretary of education who actually believes in school choice) has been encouraging to...

DATE: March 6, 2017 | COLUMN: Guest Columns

Fixing health care requires repeal of Obamacare

By Ken Buck, Doug Lamborn and Scott Tipton Two weeks into 2017, it is clearer than ever that fixing our nation’s health care system will require a full repeal of President Obama’s Affordable Care...

DATE: March 6, 2017 | COLUMN: Guest Columns

True verdict on Obama administration years away

WASHINGTON – It is far too early to render final judgment on the Obama presidency. All the chatter about his “legacy” overlooks two obvious realities. The significance of Obama will depend heavily...

DATE: March 6, 2017 | COLUMN: Guest Columns

For Trump, honeymoon over before it even begins

WASHINGTON — The shortest honeymoon on record is officially over. Normally, newly elected presidents enjoy a wave of goodwill that allows them to fly high at least through their first 100 days....

DATE: March 6, 2017 | COLUMN: Guest Columns

Recognizing the importance of outdoor recreation

Over the past two years, I have had the honor of representing the people of Colorado in the United States Senate. Looking back on the 114th Congress, I’m proud of the bipartisan work we were able...

DATE: March 6, 2017 | COLUMN: From the U.S. Senate

Given keys to Congress, GOP spins out on first lap

WASHINGTON – Doesn’t anybody here know how to work this thing? For 10 years, Republicans have waited for their chance to govern, and finally the voters handed them the car keys: unified GOP control...

DATE: March 6, 2017 | COLUMN: Guest Columns

Trying to understand the new world order in 2017

WASHINGTON – One insistent question that will shape 2017 is whether we’re witnessing the gradual decay of the post-World War II international order, dominated by the economic and military power of...

DATE: March 6, 2017 | COLUMN: Guest Columns

Putin’s gift to America

WASHINGTON – It may be wishful thinking, but it’s just possible that Vladimir Putin has done us a great favor. He has alerted us to the true threat of cyberwarfare in a way that — again, just...

DATE: March 6, 2017 | COLUMN: Guest Columns

Fall of Aleppo showcases America’s declining role

WASHINGTON — The fall of Aleppo just weeks before Barack Obama leaves office is a fitting stamp on his Middle East policy of retreat and withdrawal. The pitiable pictures from the devastated city...

DATE: March 6, 2017 | COLUMN: Guest Columns

The Great Depression that did not ever happen

WASHINGTON – There is no mystery about Barack Obama’s greatest presidential achievement: He stopped the Great Recession from becoming a second Great Depression. True, he had plenty of help,...

DATE: March 6, 2017 | COLUMN: Guest Columns

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