Boulder is happily not the setting for this picture. This photographic record of the true horror of segregation is not a scene from ancient history. This picture could have been taken during my lifetime! I personally saw scenes like this as late as 1962 going through the deep South by train. As a child it made no sense to me. As an adult it still makes no sense to me. Imagine fighting and winning the war in Europe only to return home to the reality of racism and discrimination. “You can die for your country as long as you don’t drink from the “Whites Only” water fountain.... Read More

This Saturday a peaceful rally of topless women and bare chested male supporters will gather on Pearl street for a demonstration. But is it legal for a woman to go topless in  Boulder? Yeah, it’s totally legal. Boulder city law does prevent nudity. So you must keep your “downtown” areas to yourself. Anyone over the age of 10 must adhere to this regulation. You cannot intentionally reveal your genitals in public. However, the torso is legal to show–female or male. This weekend, a group will gather on Pearl Street in recognition of the law. There will be topless women and... Read More

Many of us Boulderites are old enough to have experienced the genius of Dr. King when he was alive. The rest of us owe it to ourselves to learn about Dr. King. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal figure in the American Civil Rights Movement, left an indelible mark on the history of the United States. Born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, King grew up in a society where segregation and racial discrimination were deeply entrenched. He became an iconic leader, not just for his fight against racial inequality, but for his commitment to nonviolence and his powerful oratory. King’s... Read More

This article is to not serve as a promotion for any establishments possibly mentioned below, it is strictly an analysis of events and how they were handled. The individuals pertaining to the contents of this piece have asked they remain anonymous. It is no mystery that the area of Colorado Springs is getting older while the clientele that frequent the restaurants are getting younger; and with the younger generations there is a new degree of culture that should be addressed by the management and staff of the restaurants, and like establishments, in this city. One specific culture is non-binary... Read More