Jason Salzman

Fetal homicide measure targeted for 2014 ballot: Backdoor abortion ban?

Denver blog posts believe in you. Big Media's Jason Salzman on a petition drive for a fetal homicide measure that some observers see as a backdoor abortion ban. Denver Urbanism's Ken Schroeppel breaks down the numbers showing that Denver is the fastest growing county in Colorado. Purple Row's Kev ... More >>

Dean Singleton: The Republican Party is dead in Colorado

Denver blog posts have a lot going for them. Big Media's Jason Salzman sees nothing wrong with the Denver Post's Dean Singleton saying the Colorado Republican Party is dead -- but he knows others might disagree. Denver Stiffs' Andrew Feinstein: Why is the Denver media so negative toward the Nugget ... More >>

Champ Bailey isn't being released by Broncos despite the sh*t CBS makes up

Denver blog posts take it one day at a time. South Stands Denver's Colin D. slaps CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora for naming Champ Bailey as a possible salary-cap casualty -- an assertion he sees as pure fiction. At The Colorado Observer, Representative Frank McNulty says more can be done to protect ... More >>

Mitt Romney on cusp of winning war for women in Colorado?

Denver blog posts make it happen. Colorado Peak Politics shares a poll showing Mitt Romney within 1 percent of Barack Obama's lead among women in swing states. Colorado Pols: Expecting a mail-in ballot? Maybe you shouldn't. Speaking of polls, Big Media's Jason Salzman thinks a recent one by the P ... More >>

David Sirota doesn't plan to counter Michael Brown's pro-Romney talk by hyping Obama

Denver blog posts are large and in charge. Big Media's Jason Salzman learns that while KHOW's Michael Brown enthusiastically supports Mitt Romney for president, partner David Sirota is much more lukewarm about Barack Obama. Bronco Talk's Monty on why the Broncos have decided to close this afternoo ... More >>

Dan Caplis praises Mike Coffman's accessibility as rep keeps ducking others

Denver blog posts hit nothing but 'net. Big Media's Jason Salzman notes the irony of Dan Caplis praising Mike Coffman for not ducking him and partner Craig Silverman even though the Congressman has been freezing out other outlets. At Colorado Education News, Kate Mulcahy argues that some "doers" s ... More >>

Peyton Manning be damned: Vegas only lists Broncos as favorites in seven games this season

Denver blog posts are a winning combination. Mile High Report fan poster GrizBronc notes that Covers.com lists the Broncos as favorites in just seven games this season. Denver Egotist: For Denver's Nix Bros., misery loves company -- and Adam Cayton-Holland. Big Media's Jason Salzman listens as Mi ... More >>

Fracking fluid about as clear as drilling rules in Colorado

Denver blog posts, assume the position. The Colorado Independent's Troy Hooper doesn't think Governor John Hickenlooper's fracking task force has done much to clear up confusion over rules for local governments. Denver Frank: In the market for a bulletproof iPhone case? Big Media's Jason Salzman ... More >>

Birther movement to remove Barack Obama from Colorado ballot gathering steam?

Denver blog posts are enjoying a wacky Wednesday. Big Media's Jason Salzman on reports that there's a birther-driven petition movement underway aiming to ban Barack Obama from the Colorado ballot. Denver PR Blog on why a Denver Post paywall is coming. Geeks Who Drink's Gerry-oke provides this all ... More >>

Obama birther controversy rises from the grave again: The Colorado connection

Denver blog posts are completely house-trained. Big Media's Jason Salzman on John Sampson, a Coloradan who testified at a hearing to determine if the allegedly America-born Barack Obama is eligible for the Georgia ballot. Coyote Gulch on a Conservation in the West poll about the importance of publ ... More >>

Jon Caldara's conservative commentary on KOA even missed by progressive critic

By Kenny Be​Denver blog posts have been around the block a time or two.... Big Media's Jason Salzman isn't sure Jon Caldara did as much as he'd have liked to "advance evil" on his KOA show, but he mourns the loss of a local voice anyhow. Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead Broke touts fr ... More >>

Steve Kelley lands a Tim Tebow shout-out for KNUS: How do you like that, KOA?

Denver blog posts are mmm-mmm good. Big Media's Jason Salzman on how KNUS' Steve Kelley got Tim Tebow to hype his station's call letters even though KOA airs the Broncos. Elephant Journal's Michelle Berman Marchildon: Thank you is the new fuck you. Geeks Who Drink's Adam asks: Did you remember yo ... More >>

Kenneth Faried fans demand that Nuggets coach George Karl unleash the Manimal!

Denver blog posts know their way around the block. To prepare for tonight's Nuggets-Hornets game, glory in coverage by Denver Stiffs' Nate Timmons of Kenneth "Manimal" Faried's slamming turn against the Kings. At Colorado Independent, Jason Salzman wonders if Mike Coffman and Cory Gardner will bac ... More >>

Tim Tebow needs to blame Tim Tebow for not remembering the passion of Tim Tebow

Denver blog posts bring the fire. In an open letter to Tim Tebow, Mile High Report's Ian Henson tells The Chosen One to take charge during this weekend's playoff game and let the Bronco chips fall where they may. Mile High Mamas' Heather Ruch on volunteering as school work. Big Media's Jason Salz ... More >>

Tim Tebow should be able to complete more than half his passes versus Chiefs -- but will he?

Tim Tebow.​Denver blog posts get crunk on the weekends, just like you. Predominantly Orange's Kim Constantinesco thinks the Chiefs' questionable secondary gives Tim Tebow a chance to improve his 46.4 completion percentage. Big Media's Jason Salzman on the on-air pledge to get the two-time-lo ... More >>

J.R. Smith is going to regret taking that easy Chinese money if NBA lockout ends soon

J.R. Smith.​Denver blog posts play hurt. Denver Stiffs' Andrew Feinstein thinks J.R. Smith, Wilson Chandler and Kenyon Martin will rue the day they locked in to play basketball in China until March if the NBA lockout ends soon. Free Colorado's Ari Armstrong on the student-loan bailout. BigM ... More >>

Sean Jeremy Osborn, radio host, calls for all Iranians to be killed

Osborn.​We've got Denver blog posts aplenty. BigMedia.org's Jason Salzman on KENN radio yakker Sean Jeremy Osborn's pitch for exterminating Iranians. Denver Egotist: Look at the cool message in Barnhart Communications' window. Denver Stiffs' The Word offers an update to the Big Ugly.

Mike Coffman thinks Social Security is a Ponzi scheme, too!

Mike Coffman.​Read Denver blog posts and you'll grow up to be big and strong. BigMedia.org's Jason Salzman on Mike Coffman joining the crowd referring to Social Security as a Ponzi scheme. Colorado Independent's John Tomasic reports that paywalls at the Greeley Tribune and other Swift Commun ... 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 >>

Kenneth Faried, Jordan Hamilton, Andre Miller acquisitions earn Denver Nuggets good grades

Kenneth Faried.​Keep those Denver blog posts coming. Denver Stiffs' Andrew Feinstein rounds up positive NBA draft grades for the Denver Nuggets, who worked wonders with only a No. 22 pick coming in. Colorado Pols on one of the Koch brothers' special guests this weekend: Texas guv Rick Perry. ... More >>

Tim Tebow on Jimmy Kimmel show: The NFL lockout's really helping him promote his book!

Tim Tebow.​The Denver blog post shortage hasn't hit yet. Mile High Report shares a video of Tim Tebow on the Jimmy Kimmel show. Sure hope a possible labor deal doesn't hurt his book sales. BigMedia.org's Jason Salzman criticizes the Post for equating Michael Hancock to Judge Edward Nottingha ... More >>

Troy Tulowitzki: Does he -- or any member of the Colorado Rockies -- deserve an All-Star bid?

Troy Tulowitzki.​A drum roll, please, for these Denver blog posts. Inside the Rockies predicts only one member of the team will make this year's all-star team -- and even though Todd Helton deserves it, he plays a very competitive position. So who'll make the grade? BigMedia.org's Jason Salz ... More >>

Bill Murray fanatics have one last day to prove their knowledge -- and it's not Groundhog Day

Bill Murray.​Denver blog posts fresh off the griddle. Geeks Who Drinks' last all-Bill Murray quiz takes place at 7 p.m. tonight at the D-Note. Zombieland: Best. Cameo. Ever. BigMedia.org's Jason Salzman quizzes Craig Silverman about why he didn't challenge Denish D'Souza's claim that Barack ... More >>

Sarah Palin: Colorado Christian Univ. troops salute in wake of Osama bin Laden's death

Sarah Palin.​Wouldn't you know it -- the day after Osama bin Laden was killed by an elite Navy Seal team in Pakistan, former vice presidential candidate and political star Sarah Palin will offer a salute to the troops at Colorado Christian University. And surprisingly enough, she may not be t ... More >>

Cam Newton: Picking Auburn QB in NFL draft would be worst mistake Broncos could make

Cam Newton.​Sidle up to these Denver blog posts. Mile High Report fan poster Nick Cast thinks drafting Cam Newton with the second overall pick in the NFL draft would be the Broncos' worst move. Free Range Longmont: Does a recent court decision require ballot-issue reporting to be eliminated? ... More >>

Ty Lawson and Raymond Felton prove that speed kills Carmelo memories for Nuggets fans

Ty Lawson.​We found these three Denver blog posts -- and we're glad we did. Denver Stiffs' Nate Timmons offers a recap of last night's Nuggets win that's almost as fun to read as it was to watch Ty Lawson and Raymond Felton blitz past assorted Hornets. Denver Egotist introduces us to Ernie - ... More >>

NFL lockout looms: Is John Fox's first season as coach of Denver Broncos about to go BOOM?

​Denver blog posts tripled. Mile High Report's Troy Hufford oversees an open thread about the NFL lockout. Bad news on the way? Coyote Gulch dives into five new water issues. BigMedia.org's Jason Salzman tells the tale of the midnight gerrymander. Scary.

Mike Rosen has had it with questions about him republishing old columns in the Denver Post

Mike Rosen.​We bring you more Denver blog posts. BigMedia.org's Jason Salzman has more reaction from KOA's Mike Rosen about the question of him republishing an old Rocky Mountain News column in the Denver Post. Denver PR Blog: The 9/11 Freedom Rally is seeking pro bono public-relations help. ... More >>

Brian Hill: Hobby blogger sued by MediaNews & Righthaven is 20, chronically ill, autistic

Big pic below.​MediaNews Group's get-tough policy toward copyright protection has been led by Righthaven LLC, a Nevada firm whose Denver Post-related lawsuits have targeted the likes of Internet star Matt Drudge. Far less powerful is Brian D. Hill, a twenty-year-old hobby blogger on disability ... More >>

Michael Huttner, ProgressNow not responding to questions about not-awarded Hawaii trip

Michael Huttner.​As part of the August 2009 launch of 50 Ways You Can Help Obama Change America, Michael Huttner, the book's co-author, as well as founder and CEO of ProgressNow.org, promised to give away a trip to Hawaii to the person with the best idea to improve America. Over two years late ... More >>

Carmelo Anthony trade: Are Nuggets trying to convince Melo and LaLa Vazquez to stay?

Carmelo.​OMG! We're late with these Denver blog posts. Thanks for waiting. Denver Stiffs' Andrew Feinstein links to an NBA Fanhouse post about Nugs exec Masai Ujiri pitching both Melo and LaLa on that contract extension. Good luck, Masai. Big Media's Jason Salzman summarizes a journalism pan ... More >>

Ken Buck: Senate bid hurt as much by remarks videotaped by supporters as opponents

Ken Buck.​Three Denver blog posts: Better late than never. Big Media's Jason Salzman believes that a lot of Ken Buck comments that came back to bite him were caught on video by backers who liked his extremes. Colorado Pols wonders: Was Walker Stapleton's 1999 hit-and-run as bad as thought? ... More >>

Tim Tebow's got to pass for the Broncos -- so take the handcufs off, Josh McDaniels

Tim Tebow.​Our search for Denver blog posts turned up these three. Mile High Report's John Bena links to a National Football Post item arguing that Josh McDaniels must give Tim Tebow a chance to pass. My thoughts exactly. Big Media's Jason Salzman doesn't buy claims of media bias against Ken ... More >>

Broncos' offensive line isn't worst in the NFL, just the second-worst: Suck it, Detroit!

Josh McDaniels.​Contained herein: Three Denver blog posts. Mile High Report fan poster super7 links to a detailed breakdown of NFL offensive lines in which the Broncos finish 31st out of 32 teams, ahead of only Detroit. So that's why they can't run! Big Media's Jason Salzman puts the Post on ... More >>

Colorado Rockies done: Sorry, Troy Tulowitzki, but even Purple Row says stick a fork in it

Troy Tulowitzki.​We now bring you the first Denver blog post roundup of the week. The headline offered by Andrew Martin on Purple Row's Monday Rockpile -- "Stick a Fork In It" -- speaks volumes about the Rockies' playoff chances. Better luck next year. Big Media's Jason Salzman wishes Bob Sc ... More >>

Ken Buck: Does he oppose morning-after pill even for a woman raped by a family member?

Ken Buck.​We bring you these three Denver blog posts. BigMedia.org's Jason Salzman asks Ken Buck this provocative question: Do you support a ban on the use of the morning-after pill even for a woman who is raped by a family member? DenverInfill's Ken offers an invitation to explore Denver's ... More >>

Ty Lawson still Nuggets trade bait for tonight's NBA draft?

Ty one on.​A Denver blogs three-peat. Jeremy from Roundball Mining Company is hearing Ty Lawson's no longer being dangled for a draft pick. Was a Jane Norton aide speaking for her when he sympathized with BP? Big Media's Jason Salzman wonders. Face the State's Brad Jones says CU regents wil ... More >>

Smoking outside could be banned, too?

A Flickr photoHope you're not in Wheat Ridge, missy.​The blogs of Denver are working hard to provide content you'll enjoy. Here are three examples. Face the State's Jared Jacang Maher reports about a Wheat Ridge draft ordinance that would extend the city's smoking ban to "parks, trails, bus s ... More >>

Brandon Marshall in Denver Blogs: Expect Mike Shanahan to go after him -- hard

"Did you know I'm available?"​It's that time again, lovers of Denver bloggery. Bronco Talk's Jonathan Douglas thinks Mike Shanahan wants Brandon Marshall in a Redskins uniform in part because "Mike's probably one of the few people that Marshall would respect (and trust) enough to accept a pay ... More >>

ProgressNow Colorado's Michael Huttner subjects himself to Fox News

ProgressNow Colorado's Michael Huttner will go just about anywhere to pimp 50 Ways You Can Help Obama Change America, a new book he co-wrote with former Rocky Mountain News media writer Jason Salzman -- including Fox News. He didn't emerge from his appearance opposite Neil Cavuto unscathed, however ... More >>

Liberal authors offer prize even birthers can love

​Earlier today, Sean Duffy, spokesman for gubernatorial hopeful Scott McInnis, said he didn't want his candidate to be reduced to a caricature by Michael Huttner, the man behind the left-leaning ProgressNow Colorado operation. After making that comment, Duffy noted that Huttner's very effectiv ... More >>

Department of Justice trying to preserve at least one newspaper JOA

The blog "Debate Over Spiked Rocky Mountain News Media Column Heats Up" deals in part with a piece by Jason Salzman, who feels the Denver dailies haven't truly measured the chances that the Justice Department might choose to prevent the dissolution of a joint-operating agreement that links the Roc ... More >>

Read Jason Salzman's controversial Rocky Mountain News column

The blog "Debate Over Spiked Rocky Mountain News Media Column Heats Up" deals with a Jason Salzman column that the Rocky declined to publish -- so Salzman posted it on his own website, prompting Rocky editor/publisher/president John Temple (pictured) to put together a tough reply. The text from Salz ... More >>

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