It is not uncommon for us, as human beings, to want to build walls and create rules when we encounter uncomfortable circumstances. The more […]
Commentaries
Commentary: Do We Really Want To Run Our Politics Like a Wrestling Match
Current political discourse reminds me of theatrical wrestling matches. The wrestlers ham it up, and the spectators boo, hiss and cheer from the bleachers. […]
Commentary: Another Take Down of Democracy: Removing ‘Public’ from Public Access Media
A listener commentary from Michele Swenson on the situation at Denver Open Media: The erosion of U.S. democracy has been marked by increased corporate dominance in […]
Commentary: Boulder’s homeless still not being served
After one year and millions of dollars spent, the city of Boulder’s homelessness strategy is failing our homeless community. There is no longer any drop-in overnight […]
Commentary: Public Listenings – Increasing Civic Engagement
During the 2016 election, a presidential election year, just over 55% percent of the eligible electorate voted in the United States. When ranked amongst the […]
Commentary: A Government of the People, By the People, For the People
In my last commentary, I presented my opinion that we have created a hero/savior complex in our current political climate – one in which we look […]
Commentary: Shifting the Hero-Savior Complex of Modern Politics
As we approach the primaries and mid-term elections, we eagerly listen as candidates bombard us with messages of magic bullet solutions. We hear candidates define the […]
Commentary: Rebuilding Trust in Our Government
There are reasons that people lose trust. The underlying causes while obvious are worth stating. Examples of trust eroding behaviors include poor responsiveness, disrespect, little to […]