AltWeeklies Wire
$950 million Amendment 66 stirs emotion, controversynew
Are the kids all right?
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
10-02-2013 |
Policy Issues
Colorado Springs media hands city an unwarranted panhandling 'win'new
Charitable gift
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
02-20-2013 |
Policy Issues
A lighter approachnew
Manitou Springs addresses its rising downtown concerns in a different way—as a community.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
04-05-2012 |
Policy Issues
Buddy systemnew
The march toward privatization continues, both in the form of smaller, little-heralded achievements and big takeovers. Even parks may soon be on the table.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
04-02-2012 |
Policy Issues
Best of Both Worldsnew
Springs cops and firefighters can retire while they're still at work.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
08-18-2011 |
Policy Issues
Small Colorado Town Brainstorms Ways to Accommodate Summer Rush of Touristsnew
Since Manitou refashioned its downtown a few years back, crowds have overwhelmed this small town, clogging streets to the point that, at times, emergency vehicles haven't been able to pass.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
04-07-2011 |
Policy Issues
Crimes of Punishmentnew
A top prison expert talks about human rights in jails across the nation.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
02-04-2011 |
Policy Issues
Strong mayor: It's a Tangled Webnew
Transition to strong-mayor government ratchets up tedium and tension in city offices, dealing with the details.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
12-03-2010 |
Policy Issues
Under New Managementnew
What would changing to a 'strong mayor' really mean to Colorado Springs? San Diego has embraced the change.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
11-02-2010 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Bill Louis, Term Limits
Man With a Plannew
To save community centers, Eric Phillips needs to sell Council on staff and salary reductions -- and himself.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
10-14-2010 |
Policy Issues
Preventive Measuresnew
Spooked by looming health care reforms, Colorado insurance companies are dropping kids-only coverage.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
09-23-2010 |
Policy Issues
Jail Inmates Won't Be Sending Personal Letters Anymorenew
From now on, the only sealed envelopes coming out of the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center will be addressed to lawyers.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
07-30-2010 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Terry Maketa, El Paso County Jail
Under New Bill, Public Urination Will Cease To Be Deemed a Sex Offense in Coloradonew
Imagine this scenario: You're homeless, you can't find a bathroom, so you urinate in an alley. You get caught, and you're charged with indecent exposure. Suddenly, you're sex offender.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
04-22-2010 |
Policy Issues
Power, Pride and Pocketbooknew
Tim Gill wants gay rights -- and even Colorado's listening.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
07-13-2007 |
Policy Issues
