David Williams

Civil unions bill dies in special session: "Forced acceptance" v. love, rights

The so-called House "kill committee" has put to death a bill to legalize civil unions. The measure, sponsored by House Minority Leader Mark Ferrandino, who is gay, failed despite having bipartisan support in the full House when the committee's five Republicans voted against it. But first, supporters ... More >>

Forest Service spends 20% of its time answering snarky questions from special interest groups

Denver blog posts are fruitful and multiply. Colorado Independent's David O. Williams shares a hilarious exchange between a critic and a U.S. Forest Service rep. WhoSaidYouSaid: Scales tip to Dems on new state legislative districts. Denver Egotist: Denver has a Wu-Tang Clan cover band -- and they ... More >>

Demi Moore, don't be sad! This Boulder man is ready to pick up where Ashton Kutcher left off

Denver blog posts are cooler than being cool. Denver Egotist provides the Internet love connection to the Boulder man behind the website What About Me, Demi? Colorado Independent's David O. Williams: Backers of national roadless rule implore Obama to reject Colorado plan. Free Range Longmont's Ka ... More >>

Michelle Obama-like-Planet of the Apes-character comment earns laugh from radio host

Michelle Obama.​Denver blogs posts take a licking and keep on ticking. BigMedia.org's Jason Salzman on a radio listener saying Michelle Obama recalls Planet of the Apes -- and host Jimmy Lakey guffawing. Colorado Independent's David O. Williams on federal loan guarantees earmarked for a sout ... More >>

Barack Obama = Saddam Hussein, the Koch brothers' Charles Koch said at Beaver Creek

Charles Koch.​Our Denver blog roundup feels refreshed after a holiday weekend. Colorado Independent's David O. Williams on conservative tastemaker Charles Koch likening Barack Obama to a certain executed Iraqi strongman at a mountain confab. Free Range Longmont's Kaye Fissinger: Solve the bu ... More >>

Jared Polis is the 6th richest member of Congress: Suck on that, special interests!

Jared Polis.​These three Denver blog posts request your patronage. Colorado Independent's David O. Williams reports that Jared Polis is the sixth wealthiest member of Congress. Who knew Internet riches lasted that long? Geeks Who Drink: Is this the worst Christmas gift ever? Denver Egotist ... More >>

Mark Udall hitting the panic button about debt-ceiling issue -- but are other politicos listening?

Mark Udall.​Three Denver blog posts: our gift to you. Colorado Independent's David O. Williams on Mark Udall's call for senators and reps to do stop fiddling before the U.S. credit rating burns. Denver Egotist offers a way to do Legwork Studio a solid. Free Range Longmont's Mary Pitt on the ... More >>

Mile Highlights: This week's concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

​Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: In September, Beirut hits the Fillmore and Lindsay Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac is slated for a date at DU's Gates Concert Hall, followed by Chromeo, who's due back in Denver in October for a return date at the Ogden after a stellar set at th ... More >>

The :30ish Film Festival, where every second counts: Start the clock!

​Denver blog posts can't be stopped! Denver Egotist touts the :30ish Film Festival, whose entries must be less than forty seconds. Take that, Titantic. The Colorado Independent's David O. Williams on Ken Salazar's bleak take on a snowpack report. Denver PR blog on Michael Hancock and the co ... More >>

Von Miller's great, but do Broncos get lower NFL draft grades for skipping defensive tackles?

Von Miller.​How about some Denver blog posts about people who are still alive? Mile High Report's John Bena rounds up grades of the Broncos' draft -- with some of the lower marks noting the lack of a D-tackle among the team's picks. People's Press Collective: Rossputin's must-do list for Nav ... More >>

Mile Highlights: This week's concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: On the concert front, we've received word that Kings of Leon is slated for a two-night stand at Red Rocks with Band of Horses, Tony Bennett is due at Ellie Caulkins and Symphony on the Rocks will feature Sarah McLachlan, among others. Meanwhile, ... More >>

NFL labor-talks extension: Hope to see Tim Tebow in Broncos uniform, not just Jockey ads?

Tim Tebow.​Three Denver blog posts to tide you over until Monday. Mile High Report's Sayre Bedinger: NFL labor talks have been extended for a week, keeping hope alive that Broncos fans will soon see Tim Tebow in uniform, not just in Jockey underwear ads. Square State's Michelle S. offers ans ... More >>

Champ Bailey is the anti-Carmelo Anthony, takes small pay cut to stay in Denver

Champ Bailey.​Denver blog posts are popping up all over. Like here. Predominantly Orange's Kim Constantinesco cheers the Broncos for inking Champ Bailey, and Bailey for taking a little less to stay in orange while another Orangeman -- Melo -- seeks big NYC bucks. Colorado Independent's David ... More >>

John Fox's Denver Broncos introductory press conference commentary track

John Fox.​We felt like sharing these three Denver blog posts. Bronco Talk's Kyle Montgomery oversees a live blog of John Fox's introductory press conference as Denver Broncos head coach. For the most part, the masses liked what they heard. Colorado Independent's David O. Williams: Jared Poli ... More >>

Broncos fans wouldn't be so blue if the team went back to predominantly orange uniforms

​Had about a helping of Denver blog posts? Mile High Report fan poster OrangeandBlue27 promotes a petition to make orange the Broncos' primary color again. Colorado Independent's David O. Williams examines a uranium industry lawsuit. Mary Seawell takes on "gotcha politics" at Colorado Ed Ne ... More >>

Jeff Peckman's ET-friendly Initiative 300 falls short -- but the UFO story's not over

Jeff Peckman.​Take a peek at these three Denver blog posts. 5280's Michael de Yoanna notes that Jeff Peckman's ET commission measure was soundly defeated. But Peckman tells the Denver Daily News that he remains upbeat about the future. The Colorado Independent's David O. Williams totals what ... More >>

Tom Tancredo gets a welcome to the governor's race from Libertarians

Tom Tancredo.​The Libertarian Party -- which got its start in Colorado close to forty years ago -- has two candidates for governor in the upcoming primary. But you don't hear David K. Williams, chair of the Libertarian Party of Colorado, whining about Tom Tancredo entering the race as a third- ... More >>

Warlock Pinchers, Big Head Todd and Dan Craig spun on radio last week. See who else got spins.

​Here what the area's local-centric specialty radio shows were spinning this week. We're currently tracking the playlists a number of different shows including, Radio 1190's Local Shakedown*, KTCL's Locals Only*, KBCO's Local Edition, The Colorado Sound, which originates at KRFC and is re-broa ... More >>

Astrophagus, Wentworth Kersey and Houses got spins this past week on local radio. See who else got played.

​Here what the area's local-centric specialty radio shows were spinning this week. We're currently tracking the playlists a number of different shows including, Radio 1190's Local Shakedown, KTCL's Locals Only, KBCO's Local Edition*, The Colorado Sound, which originates at KRFC and is re-broad ... More >>

Tim Tebow: Will Broncos cheerleaders make him rethink his promise ring?

Renee Herlocker set a high standard.​Today's Denver blog highlights. On Mile High Report, the Dude's mail sack includes a note from a woman who didn't quite make the Broncos' cheerleading squad but thinks those who did will cause Tim Tebow to "rethink his promise ring." Yowsah! The Colorado ... More >>

Tim Tebow makes Josh McDaniels's heart flutter like no one since Tom Brady?

What's not to love?​Bloggers in Denver continue to type their fingers to the bone. Here are three pieces that resulted from their toils. At Predominantly Orange, Kim Constantinesco concludes that Josh McDaniels's fondness for Tim Tebow represents his strongest episode of man-love since he enc ... More >>

The Chain Gang of 1974, Alan Alda, Bop Skizzum get spins on local radio this week. See who else got love.

​Here what the area's local-centric specialty radio shows were spinning this week. We're currently tracking the playlists a number of different shows, including Radio 1190's Local Shakedown, KTCL's Locals Only, The Colorado Sound, which originates at KRFC and is re-broadcast all over Colorado, ... 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 >>

Josh McDaniels in Denver Blogs: Why won't the mainstream media stop hating on him?

C'mon, MSM! He's humble and lovable!​Like sand through the hourglass, so go the blogs of Denver. In a fan post on Mile High Report, BroncoTiLLIDie sticks it to the mainstream media for faulting pretty much every off-the-field move the Broncos have made since Josh McDaniels became coach. Venti ... More >>

Dialed In: This week's local music radio playlists

​Here what the area's local-centric specialty radio shows were spinning this week. We're currently tracking the playlists a number of different shows including, Radio 1190's Local Shakedown, KTCL's Locals Only, the Colorado Sound, which originates at KRFC and is re-broadcast all over Colorado, ... More >>

Denver Blogs: Will Carmelo Anthony's ankle finally heal already?

"I like making you wait."​More Denver blogs for your infotainment. In his preview of tonight's matchup between your Denver Nuggets and the Sacramento Kings, Denver Stiffs' Andrew Feinstein writes, "If the Nuggets can get a fresh Melo back tonight, we'll be looking at thirteen wins in sixteen ... More >>

Denver Blogs: Time for the Nuggets to beat up on the wimps

"We will destroy you. Probably."​A triumvirate of blogs about D-town. In his recap of the Nuggets' comfortable squashing of the Clippers last night, the Nugg Doctor's Nick Sclafani points out that eleven of the team's next twelve games are against sub .500 opponents. Which should be a good th ... More >>

Denver Blogs: Broncos get some love -- two of them, anyhow

Ryan Clady: large and in charge.​Reading blogs about Denver is good -- and good for you. Kyle at Broncos Talk shares news of the Broncos landing two players on the first-team All-Pro list: Ryan Clady and Elvis Dumervil. The team also put dozens on the staying-home-in-January list. From Colin ... More >>

Denver Blogs: Charlie Sheen case more fun than running for Congress

"Hey! I'm not ready for my closeup!"​We're back with our week-daily roundup of Denver bloggery. Did you miss us? The Colorado Independent's David O. Williams speculates that 9th Judicial District Attorney Martin Beeson was too busy with high-profile cases involving the likes of actor Charlie ... More >>

Denver Blogs: A salute to the Broncos' Peyton Hillis

Peyton's place has been on the bench lately. But should it be?​A trifecta of local blogs worth eyeballing. Kyle at Bronco Talk thinks Peyton Hillis may be the cure the ailing Broncos running game needs. Watch your back, Knowshon. What's the best thing about Colorado being number eleven in fo ... More >>

From the week of November 5, 2009

Denver Blogs: An ex-Broncos fan -- it's what's for dinner!

This guy's nuts are roasting... on an open fire...​Here's a trio of local bloggers doing what local bloggers do -- blogging locally. John Bena at Mile High Report shows off an animated video co-created by Denver Stiffs mainstay Andrew Feinstein about a Bronco fan with a terrible secret... Th ... More >>

Denver Blogs: Mark Udall promotes the nuclear option

"Trust me, Senator. I have everything under control!"​Local bloggers are easier to love -- because they're so conveniently located. 5280's Michael de Yoanna notes Senator Mark Udall's unstinting support for expanding nuclear energy. It's clean, unless it spills -- in which case it's kinda mes ... More >>

Cara DeGette on layoffs at the Colorado Independent

Colorado Shakespeare Festival gets patriotic in Woody Guthrie's American Song

Kaye Ferry Loves Riff-Raff

An Urban Explorer Gone

For some, the lure of the old Gates factory is undeniable. And it was deadly for one.

Made for Each Other

The Karr fiasco is over, but Michael Tracey's quest for unlikely suspects in the Ramsey case goes on and on.

Letters to the Editor

From the week of June 23, 2005

Heart of Art

David Williams is a man of many artistic lives.

All Mixed Up

The year's best local music becomes the soundtrack of our lives.

Enemy Mine

Old mines are polluting the water, but this mountain town doesn't want to get shafted by the EPA.

Letters