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David Sirota bars Education News Colorado reporter from Emily Sirota on election night

Emily Sirota.​Update about the Jimenez-Draper Carson race below. By now, you've heard that Anne Rowe and Allegra "Happy" Haynes won seats on the Denver Public Schools board, and that incumbent Arturo Jimenez narrowly claimed victory over reformer Jennifer Draper Carson. As for Rowe opponent Em ... More >>

Michelle Obama = Chewbacca according to Colorado Springs radio host Jimmy Lakey

Denver blog posts a-go-go! BigMedia.org: Jimmy Lakey, the same radio host who laughed at comparisons of Michelle Obama to Planet of the Apes, now thinks she looks like Chewbacca. Classy! Colorado Education News' Alan Gottlieb on teacher bashing. Colorado Pols: Today's the deadline to register to ... More >>

John Elway uses Twitter to ask Broncos fans who the team should draft

John Elway.​We're out of Denver blog posts. JK! Mile High Report's Troy Hufford applauds John Elway for tweeting with fans about the draft, a new CBA and more. Education News Colorado's Alan Gottlieb previews the DPS elections and introduces readers to new hire Charlie Brennan, formerly with ... More >>

Denver Broncos first draft pick to boycott ceremony due to NFL lockout? No photo ops?

John Fox.​Denver blog posts just keep rollin' along. Mile High Report's Troy Hufford: With the NFL Players Association advising draft picks to boycott the April ceremony, there may be no photo ops for the Broncos or anyone else. Colorado Independent's Scot Kersgaard: The Denver mayor's race ... More >>

Medical marijuana helps ill teen get back to school -- but school won't let him use it

​These Denver blog posts will triple-team you. Colorado Independent's Scot Kersgaard introduces a Colorado Springs teen caught up in a red-tape nightmare over the medical marijuana that's made him functional again. Bronco Talk's Jon: Could the Broncos really keep Wink Martindale? Colorado E ... More >>

Chris "Birdman" Andersen finally ready to fly again in time for Nuggets-Golden State game?

Birdman.​Welcome, my friends, to today's Denver blog post roundup. In his preview of tonight's Denver Nuggets-Golden State Warrior matchup, Denver Stiffs' Nate Timmons holds out hope that Chris "Birdman" Andersen may at last be ready for his return. And just in time. Colorado Education News' ... More >>

Illegal aliens welcome in Colorado, according to photo "mailbomb" attacking Jeffco Democrat

​These three Denver blog posts should hold you until Monday. Colorado Pols offers a look at several "mailbombs" attacking Jeffco Democrat Debbie Benefield, including one alleged royal screw-up. Education News Colorado's Alan Gottlieb feels that parents' proud tears trumped a talk by New York ... More >>

Broncos can still make the playoffs: Thanks Chiefs, Raiders and Chargers for sucking so hard

Philip Rivers: dick.​Return with us now to the Denver blog posts of earlier today. Mile High Report's John Bena describes how the Broncos can still win the AFC West. Wouldn't Philip Rivers love that. Colorado Education News' Alan Gottlieb sighs about ed advocates fighting over common ground. ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony trade: Does LaLa Vazquez hate Denver? Is she calling shots for Melo now?

LaLa and Carmelo.​A Denver blog post three-peat. Denver Stiffs fan poster tknuckle links to a Sam Smith column arguing that LaLa Vazquez is pushing Carmelo outta Denver. Big Media's Jason Salzman thinks Cory Gardner could use journalistic correction. Colorado Education News' Alan Gottlieb o ... More >>

Champ Bailey contract talks: Does decision to table discussion doom his future with Broncos?

Champ Bailey.​We cap the week with these three Denver blog posts. Bronco Talk's Kyle calls the Broncos' decision to set aside contract negotiations with Champ Bailey "alarming," and he's right. Respect the Champ. The Colorado Independent's Troy Hooper looks at tasteless campaign fliers. They ... More >>

Broncos' defeat at hands of Peyton Manning and Indianapolis Colts was great loss, and here's why

Keep smiling, Josh McDaniels.​Looking for three Denver blog posts? Found 'em. Mile High Report fan poster Alan Smithee argues that the Broncos earned a "great loss" on Sunday, and supplies twenty bullet points to bolster his claims. Take that, Negative Nancys! Are Catholic leaders dialing do ... More >>

Andrea Merida's classroom behavior has earned her a seat apart on the Denver school board

Teacher tenure bill: Controversial lineup takes on law that didn't help state Race to the Top

​Reeves Whalen didn't mean to touch a nerve when he organized tonight's panel discussion on Senate Bill 191, the controversial "teacher tenure bill" drafted by Senator Michael Johnston and approved by lawmakers earlier this year. But the lineup of speakers the personal injury attorney and act ... More >>

Tim Tebow and Brady Quinn so bad they make the Broncos defense look good

"I always look good."​This just in from three Denver blogs. DenverBroncos.com's glass-half-full report notes that the D regularly schooled Tim Tebow and Brady Quinn committed yesterday. Watch out, '85 Bears. Education News Colorado's Alan Gottlieb says Turkey is eating America's lunch when i ... More >>

Tim Tebow-Kyle Orton-Brady Quinn competition for Broncos QB a good thing

"How could anything involving me get ugly?"​Pluck the fruit from three Denver blogs. At Mile High Report, ejruiz tells the MSM that the Tim Tebow-Kyle Orton-Brady Quinn quarterback competition "isn't controversial. No one involved will allow it to devolve into something like that." In other w ... More >>

Mike Shanahan era officially over now that Tony Scheffler's gone

"Just wait, Joe. You're gonna miss me."​We've been panning for Denver blogging gold. Here's three posts we sifted out. In a fan post on Mile High Report, Joe Medina calls April 19 "a day that will live in infamy" -- because Tony Scheffler's departure means the Broncos' Mike Shanahan era is of ... More >>

Brandon Marshall in Denver Blogs: Could he be reuniting with Redskins coach Mike Shanahan?

Could Shanny scoop the Seahawks?​Allow us to connect you with three Denver blogs. Sayre Bedinger of Mile High Report sparks a lively conversation by way of his link to a Washington Post item speculating that a Brandon Marshall move to Washington could be the Redskins' first post-McNabb-acquis ... More >>

Brandon Marshall in Denver Blogs: Is he deliberately flipping a middle finger at the Broncos?

Look ma, no hands.​Those Denver blogs just keep rolling along. Ian Henson at Bronco Talk dissects a message sent out by Brandon Marshall's PR firm, which sniffs about the absence of "a contract extension commensurate with [his] skills." He concludes that Marshall is "shady," calls the message ... More >>

Donovan McNabb in Denver Blogs: Wouldn't you have preferred him to Brady Quinn?

"Has everyone forgotten about me?"​May these Denver blogs be with you. In his blog roundup, Bronco Talk's Mr. East links to a piece in which SI's Peter King wonders about the lack of love for Donovan McNabb, who'd previously been identified as a Broncos target. Now that Brady Quinn's arrived, ... More >>

Tiger Woods in Denver Blogs: At least he didn't find Jesus Christ

Just do her!​Three blogs with a little Denver flavor. John Reidy, one of Colorado's most consistently funny bloggers, takes on the Tiger Woods apology at South Stands Denver, concluding, "At least didn't find Jesus Christ like Fox News jerk Brit Hume suggested." If he had, of course, he proba ... More >>

Donovan McNabb in Denver Blogs: Instead of trading for him, Broncos, how about his backup?

"Hey, Brian Dawkins: How about a reunion?"​Three blogs about Denver, for people who care about Denver. Mr. East at Bronco Talk thinks Donovan McNabb's backup in Philadelphia, Kevin Kolb, might be a better fit for the Broncos than the big man himself. And cheaper, too. Colorado Pols tallies u ... More >>

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Denver Blogs: Looks like Brandon Marshall is outta here

Is he walking to the sidelines -- or the exit?​Reading local content is as easy as falling off a Denver blog. Kyle at Bronco Talk thinks Brandon Marshall did a fine job of PR rehabilitation during an appearance on FM 104.3/The Fan earlier today -- but he's "as good as gone" anyway. Can't wait ... More >>

Denver Blogs: Is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer a male chauvinist pig?

Rudy, Rudy, Rudy...​Local blogs want you -- to read them. Square State blogger Something The Dog Said recently saw the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Christmas special and concluded the the show is sexist. Guess Santa's sleigh was pulled by male chauvinist pigs. Allen Iverson loved returning ... More >>

Denver Blogs: Haven't you pregnant ladies ever heard of condoms?

A Flickr photo"Insurance? You don't need any stinkin' insurance."​We call this feature "Denver Blogs" for a reason. Check out these blogs from Denver. The Colorado Independent's Kate Redding reports that the insurance lobby is promising to fight any legislation "that would force insurers to o ... More >>

Denver Blogs: Broncos chalk-talk a good game

"A play? Actually, I'm just kinda doodling."​No need to fear the local blogosphere. Following a massive breakdown of this Monday's Broncos-Steelers contest, Mile High Report's Steve Nichols predicts: "Denver wins (fingers crossed and nervous as Hell)." Right there with you, Steve. Alan Gottl ... More >>

Denver Blogs: Let's look at that facial Melo gave the Jazz one (or two) (or three) more times

Eyeballs, meet local blogs that'll treat your pupils properly. The Nugg Doctor's Nick Sclafani says Melo "revoked Paul Millsap's player card with a posterizing dunk" in last night's season-opening win over the Utah Jazz. Get started on that paperwork right away. Alan Gottlieb at Education News Co ... More >>

Denver Blogs: Could teachers work year-round? Would they?

​Our daily perusal of local web goodness. At HuffPo Denver, Alan Gottlieb writes that we need to demand more of our teachers -- and compensate them accordingly (H/T Education News Colorado). With Dems in control, Congresswoman Diana DeGette might finally be in position to save some wildernes ... More >>

Education News Colorado adds former Rocky Mountain News staffer Nancy Mitchell

Nancy Mitchell. As noted in "Education News Colorado Gets Stiffed on CSAPs," a July 2008 blog, Education News Colorado is a solid online source for happenings in the education field. The site is well-financed, thanks to contributions from organizations such as the Daniels Fund and the Piton Foundat ... More >>

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