AltWeeklies Wire
The Man Who Eradicated Smallpox Is Worriednew

Though health professionals have tried to debunk fears about vaccines — including the discredited argument that they cause autism — fewer kids are getting vaccinated.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
02-19-2015 |
Health
What's Next for LGBT Activists in Colo.?new

Colorado finally won the battle for same-sex marriage. What does that mean for the warriors?
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
10-16-2014 |
LGBT
Personhood by any other namenew

Amendment 67 would make the unborn 'persons,' which could lead to bizarre consequences.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
10-01-2014 |
The War on Women
War gear for local copsnew

As riots play out in St. Louis County, Mo., reports have resurfaced that police departments are being equipped with free gear such as armored vehicles from the military.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck and J. Adrian Stanley |
08-22-2014 |
Crime & Justice
Colo. Same-Sex Marriage Momentum Growsnew

A confusing series of court rulings has resulted in marriage licenses being issued to same-sex couples in some Colorado counties but not others.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
07-16-2014 |
LGBT
Expansion of Medicaid Changing Trends at Hospitalsnew

The full implications of the Affordable Care Act aren't yet known, but an early study is already showing one big change in states that chose to accept the Medicaid expansion portion of the overhaul.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
06-18-2014 |
Health
A Veiled Problemnew

A new study looks at how to get Colorado's Muslims on the health-care wagon.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
04-16-2014 |
Health
Some Colo. Insurers Covering More for Transgender Peoplenew

Last March, the Colorado Division of Insurance changed the lives of transgender Coloradans by issuing a bulletin stating that in the division's interpretation, state law prohibits "the denial, cancellation, limitation, or refusal to issue or renew health coverage because of a person's sexual orientation."
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
02-05-2014 |
Health
Legally, it doesn't take much for a guest to stake a claim to your homenew

He does have a toothbrush ...
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
12-18-2013 |
Housing & Development
One Aspect of Obamacare Attracts a Crowdnew

The implementation of the Affordable Care Act has been a mess in many ways. But for Colorado's homeless, it has still ushered in a new era of hope.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
11-13-2013 |
Health
Focus on the Family unveils a lab dedicated to finding people in crisis on Facebook, Twitternew

‘God is using this’
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
11-01-2013 |
Children & Families
How do we even the economic scales for Americans?new

Wealth of knowledge
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
11-01-2013 |
Poverty
The lay of the landnew

With the Affordable Care Act intact (for now), find out where you fit into a new world of health care.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
10-23-2013 |
Health
Tags: health insurance
$950 million Amendment 66 stirs emotion, controversynew

Are the kids all right?
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
10-02-2013 |
Policy Issues
Colo. Trails Remain Closed After Floodingnew

The city estimates its damages to parks and trails at $6.5 million, and it's seeking federal help
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
09-25-2013 |
Disasters