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A Colorado nonpartisan politics blog's core values are transparency, civic duty, and evidence-based analysis, targeting engaged Colorado citizens (voters, community leaders), and offering the benefits of deeper understanding, informed participation, and holding power accountable to foster a healthier democracy and a more constitutional republic, rather than partisan divides.

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TeamThis blog is written and maintained by a single Colorado-based writer with a long-standing interest in understanding how state and local politics work. The goal is to present information clearly, fairly, and without partisan spin—so readers can better understand the systems that affect their daily lives. This project is independent and not affiliated with any political party, campaign, or organization.
HistoryThis blog grew out of a simple question I’ve been asking myself for a long time: How does Colorado politics actually work, and why does it feel so inaccessible to so many people? Like many Coloradans, I’ve watched political conversations become increasingly divided. Liberals and conservatives alike believe they are acting in the best interests of Colorado, yet internal conflicts within both parties—and between them—continue to keep people separated. The result is frustration, mistrust, and a growing sense that politics is something happening to us, rather than something we can understand or influence. My goal is not to persuade, but to explain. I want to break down Colorado politics in plain language, remove unnecessary heat from the conversation, and create space for understanding rather than hostility. Lowering the temperature on both sides is essential—but something keeps getting in the way, and that deserves honest examination. This blog exists to explore how power works in Colorado, why it matters to everyday people, and how we can better understand one another—even when we disagree. If we can learn to approach politics with curiosity instead of combat, we may find more common ground than we think.

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