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Trinidad State/NRA gunsmithing programs
Source: Trinidad State Junior College
Trinidad, CO, United States
nra@trinidadstate.edu

Trinidad State Junior College is an NRA affiliated gunsmithing school. They offer a variety of courses, including intensive short-term courses. Web site offers lots of information and course schedules.

Independent thinking TV program
Source: Independence Institute
CO, United States

Hosted by Independence Institute's President Jon Caldara, Independent Thinking is the hottest current affairs show on Colorado television! Tune in every Friday night at 8:30 p.m. (or catch the repeat showing Sunday morning at 11:30) on KBDI Channel 12 (Channel 32 in Colorado Spring.) Videos of past shows available from II.

Environmental policy studies research area
Source: Independence Institute
CO, United States

Index of issue papers and research from the Independence Institute on environmental policy issues.

Growth policy studies index
Source: Independence Institute
CO, United States

Index of issue papers and research from the Independence Institute on growth policy issues.

Immigration policy studies index
Source: Independence Institute
CO, United States

Index of issue papers and research from the Independence Institute on immigration issues.

Center for personal freedom
Source: Independence Institute
CO, United States

The Center for Personal Freedom provides issue papers, op-eds, resarch on personal freedom, civil liberties and alternative lifestyle issues.

Politics and government policy research index
Source: Independence Institute
CO, United States

Index of issue papers and research from the Independence Institute on politics and government.

National security policy index
Source: Independence Institute
CO, United States

Index of issue papers and research from the Independence Institute on national security and war policy.

Social policy index
Source: Independence Institute
CO, United States

Index of issue papers and research from the Independence Institute on social policy.

Rocky Mountain Center for Health Care Policy
Source: Independence Institute
CO, United States

RMHCC proposes free-market alternatives to solve the problems created by state and federal health care bureaucracies. Studies, issue papers, articles for legislature and general public.

Issues in CO 2002 elections
Source: Independence Institute
CO, United States

A one-stop shop for information on 2002 ballot issues in Colorado. Links to text of amendments/referenda, links to organizations supporting and opposing the amendment/referendum, and links to publications from the Independence Institute and news stories related to the issues.

Independence Institute op-ed index
Source: Independence Institute
CO, United States

Archive of weekly op-eds from Independence Institute writers and researchers.

Stevinson Center for local government
Source: Independence Institute
CO, United States

The Chuck Stevinson Center is dedicated to the study of local government, and to provide information to local public officials.

Domestic Violence Against Men
Source: dvmen
CO, United States

This free online site is organized like a book with chapters that offer advice to male victims of domestic violence. Although the site focuses upon abuse in Colorado, most of the information applies to any location in the US.

WesternMercury.com
Source: WMC
Denver, CO, United States
pancho@westernmercury.com

"The Western Mercury is a Denver-based news site designed to help create exposure for local libertarian sites and to carry news and commentary on both Western and national issues."

School Choice 2000: What's Happening in the States: Colorado
Source: The Heritage Foundation
CO, United States

Education statistics, the legal context for school choice, and a summary of recent developments in the state. Also provides contact information and links to information in the other states and U.S. territories.

Christian Libertarian Page
Source: Doug Newman
Denver, CO, United States
dougnewman@juno.com

A Christian libertarian home page. Includes essays like "Was Jesus a Libertarian?"

Jury Rights Project Web site
Source: Jury Rights Project
Nederland, CO, United States
jrights@levellers.org

Site documents Laura Kriho's trials, and includes Constitutional arguments for fully-informed juries, history, and tips on getting involved.

L. Neil Smith's Webley Page
Source: L. Neil Smith
Fort Collins, CO, United States
lneil@lneilsmith.com

You know him as one of the great science fiction novelists ... but his non-fiction is just as powerful. Essays on all sorts of subjects touching human liberty.

The Mile-Hi Praxeologist (formerly Denver Club)
Source: The Foundation for Economic Education
Denver, CO, United States
casecono@ecentral.com

A free-market discussion group that meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm.

David B. Kopel
Source: Independence Institute
Golden, CO, United States

Research director of the Independence Institute since 1992. An expert on gun rights, environmentalism, and civil liberties. Author of several publications and a weekly commentator on KBDI Channel 12's public affairs program "Colorado Inside-Out." Also writes 2-3 times a week for National Review Online.

Barry S. Fagin
Source: faginfamily.net
CO, United States
barry@faginfamily.net

Professor of Computer Science. Founder of the Libernet e-mailing list and Families Against Internet Censorship.

L. Neil Smith
Source: L. Neil Smith
Ft. Collins, CO, United States
lneil@lneilsmith.com

A prolific writer on guns, libertarianism, and science fiction. Also a frequent speaker at Libertarian Party conventions and other conferences.

No competition need apply
Source: Independence Institute
Author: Beth Skinner
Boulder, CO, United States

Are you an independent business owner? Tired of having to lower your prices, provide superior customer service and guaranteed satisfaction? ... The Boulder Independent Business Alliance proposed an ordinance that would limit the number of chain stores in the city to shield local, independently owned retail stores from competition. (06/12/00)

How the duopoly preserves its power
Source: Harry Browne 2000
Author: William J. Olson & Herbert W. Titus, attorneys at law
CO, United States

Olson and Titus demonstrate how unconstitutional law and clever exemptions from that law give the Democratic and Republican parties a stranglehold on American elections. They also outline the basis for challenging that duopoly.

Colorado in the Balance
Source: Independence Institute
CO, United States

Selected chapters from the Independence Institute's "Colorado in the Balance," a 300-page road map for Colorado's future are available for download.

The drought
Source: Independence Institute
Author: Craig Green
CO, United States

Water resources specialist Craig Green tells us water is a "use it or lose it" game. He argues that the free market origins and traditions are the strength of Colorado water law, based on protection of private property rights. (PDF file) (10/02)

Colorado charter schools evaluation study
Source: Colorado Department of Education
CO, United States

Characteristics, status, and performance record of Colorado charter schools. See also 2111eg.pdf. Adobe PDF. (2000)

Reforming Post-Secondary Education in Colorado
Source: Independence Institute
Author: Barry W. Poulson
CO, United States

Expansion of private schools relative to public schools could result in a significant savings to individual citizens and to the state of Colorado. See also 21324u.pdf, 21324v.pdf. Adobe PDF. (12/97)

Solving Colorado's Educational Finance Problem
Source: Independence Institute
Author: Barry W. Poulson
CO, United States

Colorado is funding education with statewide funds rather than local property taxes. That's not only unnecessary but counterproductive. Research shows that Colorado schools are not underfunded. Moreover state funding decreases local control and efficiencies. Adobe PDF. (3/98)

Treasure of La Sierra
Source: Reason
Author: Karl Hess, Jr. and Tom Wolf
CO, United States

The case of the Taylor Ranch in Colorado provides an example of the preservation of open land through private ownership and market methods. (10/99)

2003 LP Colorado speech transcript
Source: Free State Project
Author: Boston T Party
CO, United States

Text transcript of Boston T Party's 2003 Colorado Libertarian Convention speech -- his wonderful, hardcore, no-nonsense approach.

Bolick's Colorado school choice speech
Source: Independence Institute
Author: Clint Bolick
CO, United States

Audio files (RAM format) of Clint Bolick's recent talk and Q&A session in Colorado sponsored by the Independence Institute.

Educational Options for Children: A CEO America Affiliate Program
Source: CEO America
Denver, CO, United States

Linda Tafoya, Executive Director; Sheryl Glaser, Program Administrator; c/o Adolph Coors Foundation, 3773 Cherry Creek North Dr., Denver, CO 80209; phone 303-477-9985, FAX 303-477-9986. Most private voucher programs affiliated with Children's Educational Opportunity Foundation have been established by individuals wishing to promote educational choice. For details, contact the program in your area.

Freedom Updates, 3/31/04
Source: Colorado Freedom Report
Author: Ari Armstrong
CO, United States

"Live and Let Live in Wyoming"; "Tancredo Turns Left"; "Government Schools Promote Big Government"; and more.

Freedom Updates, 3/23/04
Source: Colorado Freedom Report
Author: Ari Armstrong (Ed.)
CO, United States

In this update: "California LP Advocates Paper Votes"; "Eminent Domain Update"; "Cut Prison Spending"; and more.

Freedom Updates, 2/25/04
Source: Colorado Freedom Report
Author: Ari Armstrong (Ed.)
CO, United States

In this issue: "The Political Lobby"; "Firefly"; "Electronic Voting"; "Sour Milk"; and much more.

Freedom Updates, 2/10/04
Source: Colorado Freedom Report
Author: Ari Armstrong
CO, United States

"Band of Libertarians"; "Rocky Mountain Gun Owners Fights for Vermont-Style CCW"; and "Jeffco LP Meets"

Freedom Updates, 1/31/04
Source: Colorado Freedom Report
Author: Ari Armstrong
CO, United States

"The Growth of State Government"; "Self-Defense Notes"; "Conservation of Socialism"; and more.

The Libertarian Enterprise
Source: Liberty Information Network
Fort Collins, CO, United States

A biweekly e-magazine published by L. Neil Smith and edited by Vin Suprynowicz and Ying Boardman.

Colorado Freedom Report
Source: Ari Armstrong
CO, United States
ari@co-freedom.com

Colorado's journal of libertarian politics and opinion.

Parent information center
Source: Independence Institute
CO, United States

To help parents in their search for the best school for their child, the Parent Information Center produces a report card on the public schools in Colorado. Also provides information on homeschooling and school choice.

Education Policy Center
Source: Independence Institute
CO, United States

The Education Policy Center champions private enterprise solutions to the current quandary facing public education. Issue papers, issue backgrounders, op-eds and resources for parents.

Colorado Transportation Center
Source: Independence Institute
CO, United States

Choice is good. Not just in schools, or in housing, but also in transportation. Colorado Transportation Center at the Independence Institute provides research, papers, op-eds and resources that promote all forms of transit paying their own way, without subsidies.

MSLF will represent Colorado county in Federal racial gerrymander lawsuit
Source: Mountain States Legal Foundation
CO, United States

"The Alamosa County Commission voted unanimously today to retain the services of Mountain States Legal Foundation in defending against a lawsuit. ... MSLF will represent Alamosa County ... in resisting the federal government’s demand that Alamosa County gerrymander its commissioner districts, by race, to guarantee the election of an Hispanic commissioner." (02/13/02)

Coloradans for Medical Rights
Source: CMR
Denver, CO, United States
info@medicalmarijuana.com

This organization spearheaded a Colorado initiative to allow the medical use of marijuana. Hopefully, it will stay active to see the measure enforced better than it has been in other states with similar laws.

Mountain States Legal Foundation
Source: MSLF
Denver, CO, United States
info@mountainstateslegal.org

MSLF is a public-interest litigation firm which undertakes cases on behalf of those too poor to afford to hire their own counsel. Mostly active in the West, MSLF has taken cases dealing with private property rights and takings, the Endangered Species Act, wetlands, and access to and use of government-owned lands, among other things.

Tyranny Response Team
Source: Tyranny Response Team
Longmont, CO, United States
info@trteam.com

This loosely-formed group focuses on concrete actions rather than endless intellectualizing, including showing up at town meetings, anti-gun rallies, and so on in black T-shirts emblazoned in big, gold letters with "Tyranny Response Team." There are chapters in 21 states and more are signing up every day.

The Hemlock Society
Source: THS
Denver, CO, United States
hemlock@privatei.com

It's your life to live as you see fit -- even if that means ending it. The Hemlock Society works to get government out of this highly personal decision and provides resources on dying with dignity.

Indian Peaks Charter School
Source: IPCS
Fraser, CO, United States
mtkoepke@coweblink.net

Charter school; contact Marie Koepke.

Liberty Common School
Source: LCS
Fort Collins, CO, United States
parist@psd.k12.co.us

Charter school; contact Sally Hutchinson.

Jefferson Academy Charter School
Source: JACS
Broomfield, CO, United States
rodohouse@juno.com

Charter school; contact Rod Oosterhouse.

Magnet School of the Deaf
Source: MSD
Lakewood, CO, United States
moers@stripe.colorado.edu

A bilingual charter school.

Lake George Charter School
Source: LGCS
Lake George, CO, United States
lakegeorge@pcisys.net

Charter school; contact Suzanne Jones.

EXCEL School
Source: EXCEL
Durango, CO, United States
excel@frontier.net

Charter school.

Peak to Peak School
Source: PPS
Boulder, CO, United States
tchristensen4@uswest.net

Charter school; contact Tore Christensen

P.S. 1
Source: PS1
Denver, CO, United States
rbrown@usa.net

Charter school; contact Robin Russel

Community Involved Charter School
Source: CICS
Lakewood, CO, United States
minglis@jeffco.k12.co.us

Charter school; contact Dagnija Langberg or Judy Bovee.

Compass Montessori School
Source: CMS
Wheat Ridge, CO, United States
compass@jeffco.k12.co.us

Charter school; contact Richard Fulton, Ed.D.

DCS Montessori School
Source: DCSMS
Littleton, CO, United States
susan_wilkerson@ceo.cudenver.edu

Charter school; contact Donna Mitchell.

Crestone Charter School
Source: CCS
Crestone , CO, United States
ccs@fone.net

Charter school; contact Amulya Dawn Ananda.

Canyon West Academy
Source: CWA
Arvada, CO, United States
lbarratt@earthlink.net

Charter school; contact Lee Barratt.

Apollo Charter School
Source: ACS
Denver, CO, United States
davidsegal@hotmail.com

Charter school; contact David Segal.

Aspen Community School
Source: ACS
Woody Creek, CO, United States
stranaha@csn.net

Charter school.

Aurora Academy
Source: AA
Aurora, CO, United States
lyndaab@yahoo.com

Charter school; contact Meghan Johnson.

Battle Rock Charter School
Source: BRCS
Cortez, CO, United States
bttlrck@Frontier.net

Charter school; contact Steve Hanson.

Brighton Charter School
Source: BCS
Brighton, CO, United States
Webmasters@bcs251.brightoncharter.org

Charter school; contact Jim Greule.

Black Forest School
Source: BFS
Black Forest , CO, United States
BFS80908@aol.com

Charter school; contact Charlene Shelton.

ACE Charter School
Source: ACE Charter School
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
GigiRMC123@aol.com

Charter school; contact Shelly Carroll.

Colorado charter schools
Source: U.S. Charter Schools
CO, United States

Profiles of charter schools in the state.

Colorado League of Charter Schools
Source: CLCS
CO, United States
clcs@rmi.net

Operators association. Jim Griffin, 7700 West Woodard Drive, Lakewood, CO 80227. Phone 303-989-5356, FAX 303-985-7721.

Concerned Parents for Colorado
Source: CPC
CO, United States
treonelain@aol.com

Resources and support for homeschoolers. P.O. Box 547, Florissant, CO 80816. Phone: (719) 748-8360.

Christian Home Educators of Colorado
Source: CHEC
CO, United States
office@chec.org

Resources and support for homeschoolers. 3739 E. 4th Avenue Denver, CO 80206. Phone: (303) 393-6587, Fax: (303) 393-0924.

Colorado Tax Cut 2000
Source: TC2000
CO, United States
taxcutter@msn.com

Tax reform, Colorado style. This organization proposes an initiative for cutting the little taxes that take big bites out of your wallet.

Rocky Mountain Gun Owners Home Page
Source: Rocky Mountain Gun Owners
Denver, CO, United States

"Colorado's No-Compromise Gun Lobby." Features links to a variety of anti-gun control Web sites and news sources, and includes information on all gun-related Colorado legislation. Interesting feature: grades many potential presidential candidates on gun control stance.

Colorado Hemp Initiative Project
Source: CO-HIP
Nederland, CO, United States

Organization dedicated to ending the current prohibition of cannabis. Site includes a wealth of online documents on the subject.

Center for the New West
Source: Center for the New West
Denver, CO, United States
cnwinfo@newwest.org

The purpose of Center for the New West "is to advance America's enterprise economy and the strength and vitality of its civic organizations. We seek market-oriented solutions to public policy problems..."

Committee to Restore the Constitution
Source: CRC
Fort Collins, CO, United States

The CRC "addresses hidden facts behind national crisis, defines constitutional powers to halt economic/political exploitation and offers procedures to aid citizens to defend freedoms of person and property guaranteed to them by the Constitution of the United States."

Independence Institute
Source: Independence Institute
CO, United States

The Independence Institute is a non-partisan, non-profit public policy research organization dedicated to providing timely information across a wide range of subjects to concerned citizens, government officials, and public opinion leaders.

Libertarian Party of Colorado
Source: LP of Colorado
Denver, CO, United States

Website of the Colorado affiliate of the National LP. Features membership info, a calendar of events, and an online newsletter.

Libertarian Party of Boulder County
Source: LP of Boulder County
Boulder, CO, United States

Local LP affiliate whose website includes upcoming events as well as a printable membership form.

Colorado Term Limit Coalition
Source: Colorado Term Limit Coalition
CO, United States

Find all the information you need to know about the push for term limits in Colorado.

American Smokers Alliance
Source: ASA
Bellevue, CO, United States

Site for group dedicated to protecting smokers' rights. Updated often with governmental news, research reports, and templates for letters to the powerbrokers.

Jon Caldara archive
Source: Independence Institute
Author: Jon Caldera
CO, United States

Archive of articles by Jon Caldara, President of the Independence Institute, Colorado's free-market think tank. Caldara is a radio talk show host on News Radio 850 KOA, hosts a current affairs television program "Independent Thinking" on Channel 12 KBDI, and is a weekly columnist for the Boulder Daily Camera.

Independence Institute gear
Source: Independence Institute/Cafe Press
CO, United States

Wide variety of merchandise, from clothing to lunch boxes and clocks, all with the Independence Institute's snazzy logo.

Book, Line, and Thinker
Source: Book, Line, and Thinker
Fort Collins, CO, United States

Seller of books with a conservative/libertarian slant. Browse inventory by such topics as: "American Classics" and "Freedom and Free Markets." Book, Line, and Thinker also has a large selection of Austrian School of Economics books.

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