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Michael F. Johnston

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2012

    Colorado Progressive Coalition and Occupy Denver launch foreclosure action week

    The issue of foreclosures is one the Colorado Progressive Coalition has remained involved with for two and a half years -- though many of its members can put that number to shame. So as House Bill 1156 nears the chamber's economic and business development committee hearing tomorrow, CPC, Moveon.org, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 21, 2011

    Top 48 Boulder registered sex offenders (PHOTOS)

    Big pics below.​Boulder has just updated its online registered sex-offender list. Not every offender is pictured due to Colorado statutory provisions related to their sins. But the page does feature photos of 48 men (no women) reportedly living in Boulder area. The crimes for which they were ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2011

    James Mejia: Activist attacks Denver mayoral candidate for using phrase "illegal immigrants"

    James Mejia.​James Mejia is now among the frontrunners in the race for Denver mayor, which makes him a target for attacks -- including an unexpected one from a group of Latino activists led by Lidia Ortiz. They've written an open letter blasting Mejia for using the phrase "illegal immigrants" ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2011

    Illegal immigration debate at the Capitol could be a real education for John Hickenlooper

    ​Illegal immigrants took over the State Capitol yesterday -- figuratively speaking, at least -- when Senate Bill 54 was introduced by Senator Kent Lambert. It's essentially a copycat of Arizona's controversial (and constitutionally challenged) law, and a major waste of time. Until Arizona pass ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2010

    Michael Bennet victory announcement photo gallery

    Large photos below.​Even though Ken Buck hasn't conceded defeat in Colorado's tightly contested U.S. Senate race, Michael Bennet and supporters declared victory anyhow, celebrating the achievement during an event today at City Park. Westword photographer Johnny Molfetta was there, capturing ca ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2010

    Michael Bloomberg and Tom Boasberg meet the students at Bruce Randolph: Photo gallery

    More photos below.​What brings New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to Denver? An invite from his Denver counterpart, John Hickenlooper, to participate in tonight's Denver Scholarship Foundation fundraiser at the Colorado Convention Center Hyatt. But before then, he made a carefully scripted ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2010

    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 >>

  • Calendar

    August 12, 2010

    SCREEN TALK

    ​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 >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2010

    Race to the Top: Colorado one of 19 finalists in federal education grant contest

    A Flickr photo.​Colorado was chosen today as one of nineteen finalists in round two of the U.S. Department of Education's Race to the Top grant contest. If successful, the state stands to win $175 million. If not, Colorado gets zilch -- which is what happened when it applied for $377 million i ... More >>

  • News

    July 22, 2010

    Crips burned down the Holly in Bloods territory, but can peace emerge from the ashes in northeast Park Hill?

    A Flickr photo.​Colorado was chosen today as one of nineteen finalists in round two of the U.S. Department of Education's Race to the Top grant contest. If successful, the state stands to win $175 million. If not, Colorado gets zilch -- which is what happened when it applied for $377 million i ... More >>

  • News

    June 10, 2010

    Is DPS holding more teachers accountable? You do the math!

    A Flickr photo.​Colorado was chosen today as one of nineteen finalists in round two of the U.S. Department of Education's Race to the Top grant contest. If successful, the state stands to win $175 million. If not, Colorado gets zilch -- which is what happened when it applied for $377 million i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 1, 2010

    Race to the Top: Colorado tries again

    Will Colorado win round two of Race to the Top? a) Yes b) No c) Maybe so​ After not succeeding the first time, Colorado is try-trying again to win Race to the Top. The state submitted its application today for round two of the federal education-reform grant contest, in which it stands to win ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2010

    Teacher tenure bill: American Federation of Teachers' Colorado branch endorses it

    Does Senator Johnston's teacher tenure bill deserve one of these?​The Colorado branch of the American Federation of Teachers today endorsed Senator Michael Johnston's controversial teacher tenure bill (learn more about it by clicking here), which heads to the House Education Committee at 1:30 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2010

    Race to the Top: Union opts out of Phase 2 in beef with education commissioner Dwight Jones

    Education commissioner Dwight Jones's op-ed got poor grades from the CEA.​Update, 1:30 p.m., April 15: This blog, originally published yesterday afternoon, has been updated to reflect the comments of Education Commissioner Dwight Jones. A union that represents 40,000 teachers in Colorado is a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2009

    Obama fave Michael Johnston tapped to fill Peter Groff's seat

    Photo by Mark MangerMichael Johnston, with a certain President of the United States, circa May 2008. On the surface, Michael Johnston might have seemed an unlikely choice to fill the seat of Peter Groff, the departing president of the state Senate. After all, Groff is an African-American, as are Ro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2009

    The Westword.com blog shortcut, May 12 edition

    So long, succulence. Is it almost dinnertime? Today in Cafe Society: • Ruth's Chris shutters downtown Denver location. • Guess where I'm eating? • Drink beer out of a bowling pin. No, really! • A Crush on Cans: Ska Brewing. • The Gelato Spot: One more reason to visit 13th Avenue. Today ... More >>

  • News

    November 6, 2008

    Cool School

    So long, succulence. Is it almost dinnertime? Today in Cafe Society: • Ruth's Chris shutters downtown Denver location. • Guess where I'm eating? • Drink beer out of a bowling pin. No, really! • A Crush on Cans: Ska Brewing. • The Gelato Spot: One more reason to visit 13th Avenue. Today ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 30, 2008

    Barack Obama's shout-out to Michael Johnston and Mapleton

    So long, succulence. Is it almost dinnertime? Today in Cafe Society: • Ruth's Chris shutters downtown Denver location. • Guess where I'm eating? • Drink beer out of a bowling pin. No, really! • A Crush on Cans: Ska Brewing. • The Gelato Spot: One more reason to visit 13th Avenue. Today ... More >>

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    February 12, 2004

    The Beat Goes On

    Linda McCartney's photos of '60s rockers roll

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