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A Voice of Integrity: An Interview with Jan Martin

Interviews, Lindsay Deen, Nonfiction, Perspective for Hire, Writings / By

City Councilwoman Jan Martin has been a pivotal figure during recent debates in Colorado Springs regarding cannabis retail regulation and sales. Currently, she is well into her second term as an at-large city representative. Martin has also served on several boards and commissions, to include the Citizens Project, Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Foundation (Vice President), and Ronald McDonald House Charities Board (President). She has been a strong and […]

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In Answer to the Anti-Vaxxers’ Response to “The Natural Consequences of Unvaccinated Children”

Analysis, Jerome Parent, Nonfiction / By

Wow! My measles essay “The Natural Consequences of Unvaccinated Children” really struck a nerve among anti-vaxxers. They raised enough questions and counterarguments that it will take more than 1,200 words to answer all of them. But with the help of the Internet, I will cover some basic research that everyone should know. First of all, thank

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Fifty Shades of Grey: Pop Goes Erotica

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E.L. James’ Fifty Shades of Grey continues to leave confusion in its path, especially given the buzz over the film adaptation. The first in a trilogy of novels often referred to as “Twilight for grown-ups” and “mommy porn,” these soulless works have boomed in popularity, a fact that surprises many recreational readers. But a handful of vague, dismissive, or morally alarmist cultural assumptions won’t

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Ten Reasons to Pay Attention to Ukraine

Analysis, Nonfiction, Ten Reasons, Travel, Writings / By

The conflict spreading throughout East Ukraine is an extension of  a history defined by ongoing dispute. Over the past century, vast expanses of Ukrainian territory, including the Crimea, changed hands from one country to the next until the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union. For instance, up until the 1950s, contested land was given to

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