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From the opinion panel: More realistic policies will protect police oversight work

From the opinion panel: More realistic policies will protect police oversight work

Friday, May 19, 2023

Lighter workload, ordinanceA piece of municipal (city-level) legislation. fix could help watchdogs be more effective

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From the opinion panel: Treat the cause, not the symptoms, of meth crisis

From the opinion panel: Treat the cause, not the symptoms, of meth crisis

Friday, May 12, 2023

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From the opinion panel: Colorado’s lawmakers take on renters’ rights

From the opinion panel: Colorado’s lawmakers take on renters’ rights

Friday, May 5, 2023

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Opinion: I went to prison. It was one of the safest places I’ve ever been.

Opinion: I went to prison. It was one of the safest places I’ve ever been.

Friday, April 28, 2023
Boulder nonprofit brings communication, conflict resolution behind bars

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From the opinion panel: New rules needed for phone-hacking tech

From the opinion panel: New rules needed for phone-hacking tech

Friday, April 28, 2023
BBOP: Expansion of police power should be paired with increased oversight

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From the opinion panel: Make the most of Boulder’s limited land

From the opinion panel: Make the most of Boulder’s limited land

Friday, April 21, 2023
BBOP: Large, vacant lots are rare in the city. Use them well

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Guest opinions: Point, counterpoint on sanctioned encampments

Guest opinions: Point, counterpoint on sanctioned encampments

Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Bob Yates v. Bill Sweeney on sanctioned encampments

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From the Opinion Panel: Fighting toxic discourse on Nextdoor

From the Opinion Panel: Fighting toxic discourse on Nextdoor

Friday, April 14, 2023
Be the change you wish to see online, BBOP writes

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Shay Castle has been covering Boulder for 10 years. Her work has appeared in the Colorado Sun and New York Times, among others. She launched Boulder Beat in 2019, with a desire to slow news down and dive deep into the issues that impact the community by providing data-driven and accessible content that breaks down barriers for participation in local government.

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