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James Dobson

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2012

    Rick Santorum blessed by Focus on the Family founder James Dobson pre-South Carolina vote

    Even though Rick Santorum kinda won the Iowa caucuses, he's a long shot to pass Mitt Romney and become the Republican pick for president. His last chance appears to be a strong showing in South Carolina tomorrow -- one that'll require evangelicals to get behind him (and not sinful Newt Gingrich). To ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 23, 2010

    Carmelo Anthony keeping quiet so he won't seem like bad guy for pushing Nuggets trade

    ​We begin a new week of Denver blog roundups with these three contestants... Roundball Mining Company's Jeremy tries to explain the contradictions in the latest Carmelo Anthony rumors. His conclusion: Melo wants out, but he's laying low to avoid coming across like a puppet master. 5280's Mic ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 3, 2010

    Weed-deprived man tased for throwing frying pan at cop asks for a second jolt

    A Flickr photoMaybe if this had been in the pan, everything would've been fine.​Woe to anyone who gets between a pot smoker and his stash. That's the lesson learned by a Boulder Police officer, who reportedly had to tase a man who threw a frying pan at her out of frustration that he couldn't ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2010

    Focus on the Family Action's rebranding as CitizenLink a bid to "minimize the confusion"

    A CitizenLink graphic gives the two major parties equal time -- kind of.​Colorado Springs-based Focus on the Family and Focus on the Family Action are not one and the same. The former is a 501(c)(3) founded in 1977 by the Reverend James Dobson to promote family values from a Christian perspect ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2010

    James Dobson's goodbye -- and why Focus on the Family doesn't see him as competition

    Dr. James Dobson has a new focus.​On Friday, Dr. James Dobson delivered his final broadcast for Focus on the Family. But Focus spokesman Gary Schneeberger waited until today to comment to the public at large about Dobson's long-in-the-works departure from the Colorado Springs-based organizatio ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2009

    Focus on the Family prepares for life without James Dobson

    James Dobson will be signing off in February. Sad?​Word that Focus on the Family founder James Dobson would stop producing his trademark radio show and cut the cord between him and the organization in February likely spurred cheers among people whose vehicles sport one of those "Focus on Your ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2009

    Focus on the Family getting out of the fixing-gays biz

    Focus on the Family's James Dobson.​"Focus on the Family: Gay People Can Still Be Fixed," a blog published last week, made the point that the Colorado Springs-based, James Dobson-founded evangelical organization continues to hold that homosexual proclivities can be "cured" through therapy desp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2009

    Focus on the Family: Gay people still can be fixed

    Focus on the Family's James Dobson.​The American Psychiatric Association's rejection of therapy intended to turn gay people straight, announced yesterday, is unlikely to change the views of Focus on the Family, the Colorado Springs-based organization, founded by James Dobson, that's made "reor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2009

    Is James Dobson waving the white flag?

    James Dobson. "James Dobson's Political Surrender," a piece by Dan Gilgoff, U.S. News & World Report's "God & Country" blogger, contains several fascinating excerpts from the good doctor's Focus on the Family radio broadcast. Of course, Dobson stepped down as chairman of the Colorado Springs-based ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2009

    Focus on the Family's James Dobson still has a lot to say

    Dr. James Dobson, in an image from the Focus on the Family website. In late February, Dr. James Dobson announced that he was stepping down as chairman of Focus on the Family -- a decision that prompted questions about whether the Colorado Springs-based organization could survive over the long hau ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2009

    The Westword.com blog shortcut, March 19 edition

    You gotta have heart. Get baked. Today in Cafe Society: • Gateaux giving back. • Wine and cheese...and green chile? • Satchel's Market bags some special meals. • Up Close: Bones. Today in Backbeat Online: • Jewell Tyme Music tapped for Denver Nuggets pre-game show in April. • Epilogue ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2008

    Group blames James Dobson honor for troubles at Museum of Broadcast Communications

    Our October 24 blog "Protesters Don't Want Focus on the Family's James Dobson in Radio Hall of Fame" told the tale of DumpDobson.com, a website that decried the planned induction of JD in the Chicago-based Museum of Broadcast Communications' National Radio Hall of Fame. These efforts failed, and D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 24, 2008

    Protesters don't want Focus on the Family's James Dobson in radio hall of fame

    Our October 24 blog "Protesters Don't Want Focus on the Family's James Dobson in Radio Hall of Fame" told the tale of DumpDobson.com, a website that decried the planned induction of JD in the Chicago-based Museum of Broadcast Communications' National Radio Hall of Fame. These efforts failed, and D ... More >>

  • News

    September 25, 2008

    Planned Parenthood's scheme to bust abortion protesters

    Our October 24 blog "Protesters Don't Want Focus on the Family's James Dobson in Radio Hall of Fame" told the tale of DumpDobson.com, a website that decried the planned induction of JD in the Chicago-based Museum of Broadcast Communications' National Radio Hall of Fame. These efforts failed, and D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2008

    Shocker: Focus on the Family's James Dobson loves supporting McCain now

    Our October 24 blog "Protesters Don't Want Focus on the Family's James Dobson in Radio Hall of Fame" told the tale of DumpDobson.com, a website that decried the planned induction of JD in the Chicago-based Museum of Broadcast Communications' National Radio Hall of Fame. These efforts failed, and D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2008

    James Dobson Flirts with McCain -- and the Press

    Our October 24 blog "Protesters Don't Want Focus on the Family's James Dobson in Radio Hall of Fame" told the tale of DumpDobson.com, a website that decried the planned induction of JD in the Chicago-based Museum of Broadcast Communications' National Radio Hall of Fame. These efforts failed, and D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2008

    James Dobson Flirts with John McCain -- and the Press

    Our October 24 blog "Protesters Don't Want Focus on the Family's James Dobson in Radio Hall of Fame" told the tale of DumpDobson.com, a website that decried the planned induction of JD in the Chicago-based Museum of Broadcast Communications' National Radio Hall of Fame. These efforts failed, and D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 27, 2008

    News Flash: No Rise in Trangender Bathroom Attacks

    Our October 24 blog "Protesters Don't Want Focus on the Family's James Dobson in Radio Hall of Fame" told the tale of DumpDobson.com, a website that decried the planned induction of JD in the Chicago-based Museum of Broadcast Communications' National Radio Hall of Fame. These efforts failed, and D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 26, 2008

    Shmuck of the Week: So, Obama, Dobson and Nader walk into a bar….

    Our October 24 blog "Protesters Don't Want Focus on the Family's James Dobson in Radio Hall of Fame" told the tale of DumpDobson.com, a website that decried the planned induction of JD in the Chicago-based Museum of Broadcast Communications' National Radio Hall of Fame. These efforts failed, and D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2008

    Bill O'Reilly Takes Pointers From James Dobson

    Our October 24 blog "Protesters Don't Want Focus on the Family's James Dobson in Radio Hall of Fame" told the tale of DumpDobson.com, a website that decried the planned induction of JD in the Chicago-based Museum of Broadcast Communications' National Radio Hall of Fame. These efforts failed, and D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2008

    James Dobson to Barack Obama: Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner

    Our October 24 blog "Protesters Don't Want Focus on the Family's James Dobson in Radio Hall of Fame" told the tale of DumpDobson.com, a website that decried the planned induction of JD in the Chicago-based Museum of Broadcast Communications' National Radio Hall of Fame. These efforts failed, and D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2008

    Focus on the Family's James Dobson Strikes Out Against the Fairness Doctrine

    Our October 24 blog "Protesters Don't Want Focus on the Family's James Dobson in Radio Hall of Fame" told the tale of DumpDobson.com, a website that decried the planned induction of JD in the Chicago-based Museum of Broadcast Communications' National Radio Hall of Fame. These efforts failed, and D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2007

    The Focus Remains the Same

    Our October 24 blog "Protesters Don't Want Focus on the Family's James Dobson in Radio Hall of Fame" told the tale of DumpDobson.com, a website that decried the planned induction of JD in the Chicago-based Museum of Broadcast Communications' National Radio Hall of Fame. These efforts failed, and D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2006

    More Messages: Career Kickoff

    Our October 24 blog "Protesters Don't Want Focus on the Family's James Dobson in Radio Hall of Fame" told the tale of DumpDobson.com, a website that decried the planned induction of JD in the Chicago-based Museum of Broadcast Communications' National Radio Hall of Fame. These efforts failed, and D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2006

    The Devil's in the Details

    Our October 24 blog "Protesters Don't Want Focus on the Family's James Dobson in Radio Hall of Fame" told the tale of DumpDobson.com, a website that decried the planned induction of JD in the Chicago-based Museum of Broadcast Communications' National Radio Hall of Fame. These efforts failed, and D ... More >>

  • News

    November 16, 2006

    Sin City

    Colorado Springs has a message for James Dobson: Let Ted moo!

  • Music

    October 12, 2006

    For God's Sake

    The Thermals have fun with fundamentalism.

  • News

    March 9, 2006

    By Hart

    Gary Hart on blogging, the media and his life's third act.

  • Dining

    February 9, 2006

    Phantom Canyon Brewing Company

    deck?

  • News

    December 15, 2005

    All Is Calm, All Is Right

    The Focus on the Family folks are such cards.

  • News

    October 13, 2005

    The Religious Right Stuff

    Unraveling Dr. Dobson's big secret.

  • News

    September 29, 2005

    Storm Watch

    Beating around with Bush in Colorado Springs.

  • News

    August 11, 2005

    Off Limits

    Things to Do in Denver When You're As Good As Dead

  • News

    May 5, 2005

    Off Limits

    No Balls

  • News

    February 26, 2004

    Pop Quiz

    Heaven and Helluloid
    February 26, 2004

  • News

    March 8, 2001

    Off Limits

    Spin city

  • News

    February 8, 2001

    Off Limits

    Thin mince

  • News

    July 15, 1999

    Off Limits

    Thin mince

  • News

    December 10, 1998

    Off Limits

    Thin mince

  • News

    May 7, 1998

    Off Limits

    Thin mince

  • News

    February 26, 1998

    Off Limits

    Thin mince

  • News

    August 14, 1997

    King James's Version

    James Dobson issues gender "guidelines" for the country's most popular Bible.

  • News

    March 13, 1997

    Letters

    James Dobson issues gender "guidelines" for the country's most popular Bible.

  • News

    March 6, 1997

    Focus Pocus

    A former aide throws the book at James Dobson.

  • News

    January 16, 1997

    Off Limits

    A former aide throws the book at James Dobson.

  • News

    October 11, 1995

    FOCUS ON THE FRACAS

    JAMES DOBSON URGES A LETTER-WRITING CAMPAIGN AGAINST A DPS GAY-HEALTH POSTER.

  • News

    August 16, 1995

    LETTERS

    JAMES DOBSON URGES A LETTER-WRITING CAMPAIGN AGAINST A DPS GAY-HEALTH POSTER.

  • News

    August 9, 1995

    LETTERS

    JAMES DOBSON URGES A LETTER-WRITING CAMPAIGN AGAINST A DPS GAY-HEALTH POSTER.

  • News

    July 26, 1995

    GIRL CRAZY

    JAMES DOBSON URGES A LETTER-WRITING CAMPAIGN AGAINST A DPS GAY-HEALTH POSTER.

  • News

    May 4, 1994

    OFF LIMITS

    JAMES DOBSON URGES A LETTER-WRITING CAMPAIGN AGAINST A DPS GAY-HEALTH POSTER.

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