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Election Defamation Lawsuits Open New Front In Fight Against Disinformation
Saturday, March 27, 2021
Some see these legal fights as another way to take on viral misinformation, one that's already starting to show some results.
Colorado Democrats Consider Ban On Assault Weapons After Mass Shooting
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
After 10 people were killed at a grocery store in Boulder, Colo., state Democrats say they're considering joining seven other states and D.C. by banning "assault-style" weapons.
Behind The Scenes Of Pandemic Governing: Colorado's Polis On Tests Of Leadership
Friday, March 19, 2021
No governor expects they'll have to lead their state through a global pandemic when they take office, but the last year has thrust them all into the spotlight, including Gov. Jared Polis of Colorado.
Voting Firms Turn To Defamation Lawsuits To Counter False Claims
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Voting technology companies are using lawsuits to take on false claims that they were involved in stealing the 2020 election. They say the flood of election disinformation has hurt their bottom line.
GOP Divide Not Just A D.C. Drama: Post-Trump Reckoning Splits Colorado County
Friday, February 05, 2021
As the GOP split reverberates across the U.S., the head of one Colorado county Republican Party insinuates that COVID-19 is a hoax, calls on militia group for security and faces calls to resign.
Giuliani Faces Massive Defamation Suit Over His Baseless Claims About 2020 Election
Monday, January 25, 2021
A Colorado voting machine company is suing Rudy Giuliani, one of former President Donald Trump's lawyers, for his baseless claims related to the election and the company's equipment.
Dominion Voting Systems Suing Giuliani For Defamation
Monday, January 25, 2021
The company is seeking $1.3 billion from President Trump's attorney who has targeted Dominion with false claims after Trump's election loss in November. Additional lawsuits are possible.
The Toll Of Conspiracy Theories: A Voting Security Expert Lives In Hiding
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
The head of security for a voting equipment vendor speaks out from an undisclosed location where he's living after threats or harassment were directed to him and his family — even ex-girlfriends.
Dominion Voting Systems Employee Sues Trump Campaign And Allies, Alleging Defamation
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell are among those named in the suit by Eric Coomer, Dominion's product security director, who is in hiding over threats stemming from conspiracy theories about his work.
Despite COVID, Thousands Of Lawmakers Plan To Gather In State Capitols Next Month
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Delaying session or meeting remotely aren't options that have necessarily appealed to Republican state lawmakers who, for the most part, aren't shy about gathering in large numbers in 2021.
Colorado Tests Ability To Deliver Vaccine To A Remote Hospital
Wednesday, December 09, 2020
A Colorado state team has picked up a mock vaccine at Denver's airport to deliver to a remote mountain hospital to test the ability to maintain the vaccine's required temperature.
Colorado Voters Elect The State's 1st Lawmaker Who Uses A Wheelchair
Tuesday, December 08, 2020
The 130-year-old Capitol building where Rep.-elect David Ortiz will work isn't totally accessible. We examine what his victory means for disability rights, and what changes have to be made.
He's For Trump, She's For Biden: How A Married Couple Navigate Political Differences
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
NPR visits one politically divided married couple in Pueblo, Colo., as they debate politics ahead of the 2020 election.
What Colorado Voters Are Prioritizing Ahead Of November's Election
Saturday, September 26, 2020
The Supreme Court vacancy is not at the top of the minds of the Colorado voters we spoke to this week, while health care and the pandemic are.
Colorado Says It Needs More Federal Aid To Survive Financial Effects Of COVID-19
Monday, August 03, 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, states have struggled with staggering revenue losses and budget shortfalls. Here's what is happening in Colorado.
1 Of Democrats' Top Senate Recruits Stumbles Amid Protests
Sunday, June 28, 2020
While former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is still seen as having an edge in his state's Senate primary, recent and past comments about race have dampened enthusiasm for him among some voters.
Colorado Voters Could Decide Which Party Will Control The U.S. Senate
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Next week, Colorado voters will pick the Democrat to challenge GOP Sen. Cory Gardner. Former Gov. John Hickenlooper was the party's first choice for the nomination, but his campaign has hit snags.
Drained By Pandemic, States Are Asking For Federal Aid
Thursday, April 23, 2020
State coffers have been wiped out by a loss of income and sales tax revenue and the cost of fighting the coronavirus. States are begging the federal government to help with massive budget shortfalls.
How Government Agencies Determine The Dollar Value Of Human Life
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Reopening the economy requires contemplating the trade-off between lives and money. Government agencies are already used to putting dollar values on human life when considering safety regulations.
In Unprecedented Times, Governors Have Unprecedented Power
Friday, March 27, 2020
The coronavirus is forcing governors to ask how to balance public safety with the financial welfare of their states. We spent the day with Colorado Gov. Jared Polis as the pandemic tested his mettle.