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the econ side of everything. @boulderbedrooms.bsky.social, @BoulderProgressives.org, Better Boulder. he/him.

2025 Election Voter Guide: https://bouldercoloradovoterguide.com
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hi all! I've released my Boulder Colorado Voter Guide update for the 2025 election. the guide covers state and local ballot measures, as well as candidates for city council and BVSD school board. enjoy!
Election 2025 — Boulder Colorado Voter Guide
Boulder Colorado Voter Guide from Eric Budd covers state and local ballot measures, candidates, and judges
bouldercoloradovoterguide.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Denver now officially with a top-10 latest first snow on record as of today. And we're a lock to finish top-5 as well.

#COwx
November 14, 2025 at 5:26 PM
November 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Thanks to @boulderrl.bsky.social
for this in-depth coverage on how the #CUBoulder Center for Asian Studies has been impacted by federal funding cuts. #AsianStudies boulderreportinglab.org/2025/11/13/f...
Federal cuts leave CU Boulder language and migrant student programs scrambling
Programs saw more than $2 million in federal cuts, part of a nationwide rollback of diversity and international education funding.
boulderreportinglab.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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In a Letter to the Editor, Alejandra Beatty warns that Boulder’s “progressive” image doesn’t match its choices. Low turnout, moderate wins, and a move to cut minimum-wage increases show how profit-over-people politics are taking hold here at home.

yellowscene.com/2025/11/13/l...
Letter to the Editor: Boulder Needs to Wake Up Before It’s Too Late
With local leaders moving to nix wage increases, activists urge Boulder to live up to its values and stand with workers on November 20.
yellowscene.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:04 PM
thanks, we know
November 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
November 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
wait what?
November 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
amazing women's volleyball match at CU tonight! such a fun night to be there.
No. 16 TCU had match points in the fourth and fifth sets, but No. 22 Colorado rallies to win the fifth set 19-17.

TCU outhit CU .220-.172 behind 19 blocks, but the Buffs recorded 10 aces. Burilović led CU with with 24 kills and 11 digs. Dwinell added 13 kills.

Hendrix had 19K.
November 14, 2025 at 5:10 AM
you can now follow Boulder Frequency, a weekly update from Shay Castle about news and ongoings from Boulder County:
November 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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"And I got angry. ... We have 6 men’s professional teams — 6! Including lacrosse — and we don’t have a single women’s professional anything? That kind of blew my mind."

boulderfrequency.com/episode/head...
Nicole Glaros on Techstars’ Boulder return, Matchstick Ventures & Denver Summit FC - Boulder Valley Frequency
Nicole Glaros — longtime Techstars leader, Matchstick Ventures partner, and key driver behind Denver Summit FC — talks Boulder’s startup revival and launching Colorado’s first women’s pro team. Plus: ...
boulderfrequency.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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FYI this is kind of like saying “a cardiac arrest flare-up”
John Fetterman was taken to the hospital after suffering from a “ventricular fibrillation flare-up” and falling near his home
John Fetterman Hospitalized After Fall
www.huffpost.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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November 13, 2025 at 5:40 PM
pretty weird to start a war because you're in the Epstein files
Officials present Trump with military options for Venezuela - CBS

The military gave Trump Venezuela options for the coming days - CBS
November 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I wish our kids had this much self-awareness upon waking up in the morning @lsweeneymiran.bsky.social 😂😂
Every morning when waking up.
November 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Hey @erinbiba.bsky.social some great cinematic storytelling here.
November 13, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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and people say that I am too literal
The account owner of @sarahkendzior.bsky.social was suspended for 72 hours for expressing a desire to shoot the author of an article. The post, made 11/10, stated: "I want to shoot the author of this article just to watch him die." 1/2
November 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Colorado sports standings update:

Denver Nuggets: 7 - 2
Denver Broncos: 8 - 2
Colorado Avalanche: 11 - 1

This is not important. No reason to mention it. Have a great off-season.
November 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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The last time this many Colorado folk gazed excitedly at the sky, they were looking for the Balloon Boy
November 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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One of my top priorities as Attorney General: taking on the healthcare oligarchs that are bleeding us dry. #copolitics
November 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Me, every time I read some story with a conveniently anonymous source claiming “no, seriously, Schumer didn’t want to cave on the shutdown, he wanted to fight for real you guys.”
a man in a suit and tie says " i don t believe you "
ALT: a man in a suit and tie says " i don t believe you "
media.tenor.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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What to expect:

1) The show continues overnight

2) There’s a chance that tomorrow night’s northern lights show is even better than tonight’s (more below).

(Disclaimer: I am not a space weather meteorologist, but the folks below are, and I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express)
November 12, 2025 at 5:20 AM