What happens to political debate if we live only among like-minded people?

July 26, 2015

Journalist and author Bill Bishop BOULDER, Colorado – Ask yourself this question: When you go knock on your neighbor’s door, when you see your friends in a café in town, when you pick a new place to live – how much diversity do you encounter? Not very much, argues Bill...

So what if he’s crazy?

July 15, 2015

What a not-guilty verdict would mean for James Holmes This story was reported for CU News Corps and appeared first in the Colorado Independent . “If he’s found not guilty by reason of insanity, he’s not a criminal. He’s not held as a criminal. He’s held until he’s able to...

Who’s in There?

July 15, 2015

Case in the Jury's Hands DA George Brauchler winds up his closing statements Tuesday There are nine women and three men. What that means in terms of how genders tend to think is blown out of the water when you read how strong these women are. Seat 1 #640 is...

Prosecution’s case of insanity rests now with jury

July 14, 2015

Prosecution’s case of insanity rests now with jury Aurora theater shooting victims walk toward the front doors of the Arapahoe County Justice Center, where the shooter is on trial. CENTENNIAL, Colo.—The case — and the fate — of the Aurora theater shooter is now in the hands of 12 of...

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