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Al Franken

  • News

    January 26, 2012
  • Blogs

    July 22, 2011

    Al Franken destroys Focus on the Family's Tom Minnery at same-sex marriage hearing

    ​It's good to know that Focus on the Family is still around to provide unintentional comedy when that organization's narrow-minded rhetoric slams head-first into reality. Case in point: On Wednesday during a Senate same-sex marriage hearing, Focus on the Family, represented by senior lobbyist ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2010

    Michael Bennet-Ken Buck duel: Are they running out of ammo at the showdown?

    Michael Bennet & Ken Buck shakin'.​It may be the closest political contest of any consequence anywhere in the country. It's certainly one of the most expensive. As the U.S. Senate battle between Ken Buck and incumbent Michael Bennet enters its final hours, expect to be slimed by nasty ads ab ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 29, 2010

    Michael Bennet the next Al Franken?: Read Republican Party chair Michael Steele's op-ed

    Michael Steele.​Michael Bennet's camp knows turnout will decide if he retains his Senate seat or loses it to Ken Buck -- and so does Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele. In conjunction with the launch of NoMoreFrankens.com, a website using the SNL performer turned Minnesota s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2009

    The Denver Post's quarter-life crisis

    A Flickr photo A small item in the Business section of today's Denver Post announces that the paper is raising the price of single copies for sale at stores and newsstands from 50 cents to 75 cents beginning on Monday -- a decision as startling as the revelation that water is wet, wingless birds ha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2009

    Al Franken: What a short, strange trip it's been

    Al Franken. Today, former Saturday Night Live castmember Al Franken is the toast of the Democratic Party after the Minnesota Supreme Court confirmed his ultra-narrow November 2008 senatorial victory over Republican Norm Coleman, who's finally conceded defeat. Given the hoopla, it's easy to forget h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2008

    Why is the DNC dissing Al Franken?

    Al Franken. Today, former Saturday Night Live castmember Al Franken is the toast of the Democratic Party after the Minnesota Supreme Court confirmed his ultra-narrow November 2008 senatorial victory over Republican Norm Coleman, who's finally conceded defeat. Given the hoopla, it's easy to forget h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2008

    Why is the DNC dissing Al Franken?

    Al Franken. Today, former Saturday Night Live castmember Al Franken is the toast of the Democratic Party after the Minnesota Supreme Court confirmed his ultra-narrow November 2008 senatorial victory over Republican Norm Coleman, who's finally conceded defeat. Given the hoopla, it's easy to forget h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2008

    Marinas Musical Chairs

    Al Franken. Today, former Saturday Night Live castmember Al Franken is the toast of the Democratic Party after the Minnesota Supreme Court confirmed his ultra-narrow November 2008 senatorial victory over Republican Norm Coleman, who's finally conceded defeat. Given the hoopla, it's easy to forget h ... More >>

  • News

    March 6, 2008

    Shakeup in Denver Radio

    Denver radio's getting a shakeup, with more alterations on the horizon. But do any of the switches qualify as improvements?

  • Blogs

    December 26, 2007

    Best 2007 - Minneapolis: Al Franken's Stump Songs

    Denver radio's getting a shakeup, with more alterations on the horizon. But do any of the switches qualify as improvements?

  • Home Entertainment

    April 26, 2007

    Our top DVD picks for the week of April 24

    Denver radio's getting a shakeup, with more alterations on the horizon. But do any of the switches qualify as improvements?

  • News

    March 22, 2007

    Progress?

    With troubles at Air America and sluggish ratings, AM 760 struggles to convince liberals that they have a place on talk radio.

  • Blogs

    January 30, 2007

    More Messages: Leaving the Air

    With troubles at Air America and sluggish ratings, AM 760 struggles to convince liberals that they have a place on talk radio.

  • Home Entertainment

    October 26, 2006

    These Dogs Still Hunt

    With troubles at Air America and sluggish ratings, AM 760 struggles to convince liberals that they have a place on talk radio.

  • News

    September 21, 2006

    Disconnect

    A progressive station dumps two progressive shows for being progressive.

  • News

    September 7, 2006

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of September 7, 2006

  • News

    August 24, 2006

    She's Back

    JonBenét brings out the media's worst -- again.

  • News

    February 17, 2005

    The Message

    Road Show

  • News

    October 21, 2004

    The Alternative Voter’s Guide

    The Legislative Council’s ballot-analysis booklet has inspired so many fights, it should be called the black-and-blue book. Here’s our cure.

  • News

    October 7, 2004

    Off Limits

    It's a family affair

  • Music

    September 23, 2004

    LL Cool J

    The DEFinition (Def Jam)

  • Film

    September 9, 2004

    America's Spinning

    Silver City and Colorado stand out in this season of political intrigue.

  • News

    September 2, 2004

    The Message

    Left's Turn

  • Calendar

    August 12, 2004

    Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em

    Politics enters the ring with Stories on Stage

  • Film

    July 29, 2004

    Summer Camp

    This Manchurian Candidate overhaul goes for the giggle.

  • Calendar

    May 6, 2004

    The Kitsch Is All Right

    D.C. Gallery gives a high profile to lowbrow art

  • Calendar

    February 19, 2004

    Indie Scene

    Edge of the Envelope eyeballs pols

  • News

    October 30, 2003

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of October 30, 2003

  • News

    October 23, 2003

    Mall in the Family

    If you build it, they will come.

  • Calendar

    October 16, 2003

    Small but Powerful

    DAM houses a revealing Asian exhibit

  • News

    October 16, 2003

    Off Limits

    Net change

  • Culture

    April 26, 2001

    Shearer Delight

    The voice of Flanders is the voice of reason, absatively posilutely.

  • Culture

    August 24, 2000

    The Bit Player

    Vincent D'Onofrio may be the best actor of his generation, but who would notice?

  • Calendar

    February 18, 1999

    Night & Day

    February 18 - 24, 1999

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    January 1, 1998
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    November 27, 1997

    Off Limits

    February 18 - 24, 1999

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    August 29, 1996

    Off Limits

    February 18 - 24, 1999

  • Calendar

    February 29, 1996

    Thrills for the week

    February 18 - 24, 1999

  • Film

    May 18, 1994

    ALL WET

    February 18 - 24, 1999

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