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The Lede: Protests Expand in Brazil, Fueled by Video of Police Brutality June 18, 2013

Protests in Brazil against the high cost of living and lavish spending on soccer stadiums ahead of next year’s World Cup have intensified as images of police brutality against peaceful protesters spread on social networks.

Baikonur Journal: Kazakh Town Fades, Its Days of Space Glory Numbered June 18, 2013

Baikonur will be replaced as the Russian space launching center, and already faces ethnic tensions and economic challenges.

Obama and Putin Signal a More Businesslike Path June 18, 2013

At a joint appearance on the sidelines of the Group of 8 meeting, there was tension but also common ground, to the chagrin of human rights advocates.

World Brief | Africa : Six Men Sentenced for Attacking Sufi Shrine in Tunisia June 18, 2013

A Tunisian court sentenced the men, ultraconservative Salafi Muslims, to five years in prison for attacking visitors to a Sufi shrine in Tunis.

Politics: Race for House District 61 could get interesting, as Kathleen Curry eyes bid as an Independent candidate

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

Kathleen Curry during her 2010 run for the State Legislature.

Veteran lawmaker from Gunnison County wants to be a nonpartisan voice in the State Legislature

By Bob Berwyn

SUMMIT COUNTY — Summit County’s plurality of unaffiliated voters could make history this year if they band together to vote for Kathleen Curry, a Gunnison County resident considering a run for the Colorado House of Representatives as an independent candidate.

Curry, a veteran of the State Legislature, would compete for the seat in the newly formed House District 61. She would face incumbent Democrat Millie Hamner and either Deb Irvine or David Justice, currently contesting a Republican primary.

Curry is currently in the process of gathering the required 400 signatures and will be in Summit County this week to meet with local business and community leaders to test the waters for the bid. (more…)

Filed under: Colorado, politics, Summit County news, Uncategorized | Tagged: Colorado House District 61, Colorado House of Representatives, Colorado politics, Kathleen Curry, Summit County Colorad, Summit County politics | 1 Comment »

Colorado House passes anti-bullying measure

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

The Colorado House has passed a statewide bullying prevention measure that could set up a grant program to help school districts establish effective programs. PHOTO BY GREG O'BEIRNE VIA THE CREATIVE COMMONS.

Grant program could help school districts set up effective programs

By Summit Voice

SUMMIT COUNTY — The Colorado House of Representatives today passed a bill that creates an anti-bullying grant program and requires school districts to adopted comprehensive, evidence-based anti-bullying policies.

HB-1254 passed on a -18 bipartisan vote and will now move to the Senate. The goal of the measure is to reduce the frequency of bullying in public schools. Some school districts have effective programs in place. The statewide measure should help those districts that are lagging behind. (more…)

Filed under: Colorado | Tagged: American Federation of Teachers, bullying, Colorado, Colorado Education Association, Colorado HB 11-1254, Colorado House of Representatives, colorado Legislature, education, schools, Summit County News | Leave a Comment »

Denver Post News

More evacuees go home as Black Forest fire 85% contained June 18, 2013

A husband and wife who died while trying to flee the Black Forest fire last week were longtime members of Air Force Space Command, officials said Tuesday.

Colorado Senate President John Morse recall petitions certified June 18, 2013

The Colorado secretary of state's office on Tuesday announced organizers vying to oust Senate President John Morse from office submitted 10,137 valid signatures, which now sets in motion the

Judge calls 911 operator's actions "conscience shocking" June 18, 2013

Calling the actions of a 911 operator "conscience shocking," a federal judge said he would allow a civil rights lawsuit to go forward on behalf of the family of a man gunned down after being

Tornado at DIA forces diversions, evacuations June 18, 2013

A tornado at Denver International Airport on Tuesday prompted evacuations and flight diversions but did not cause any damage or injuries, airport officials said.

Roy Oswalt to make Colorado Rockies debut Thursday vs. Washington June 18, 2013

Veteran pitcher Roy Oswalt will start for the Rockies on Thursday in Washington, manager Walt Weiss said, as Colorado looks to provide a boost to its rotation and ease the burden on the bullpen.

Aurora theater shooting victim backs Biden in call for new gun laws June 18, 2013

WASHINGTON — Stephen Barton had been on the road for six weeks on a cross-country bike ride with his best friend after college graduation, when he stopped in Aurora to crash at a friend's

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