Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by the Collegian or its editorial board. My colleague shared an editorial that was written by a former Washington Post reporter that encompassed every problem the modern journalist will come across. Interestingly enough, it also rationalizes the … [Read more...]
Brust: Fort Collins “sit lie”ban continues to criminalize homelessness, breach civil liberties
Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by the Collegian or its editorial board.On Tuesday, Fort Collins City council discussed ordinance 5761 which adds new restrictions to the “sit lie ban” that disables homeless citizens from sitting in certain public areas. In a 3-2 … [Read more...]
Brust: ‘Black Lives Matter’ needs to establish a new means of protest to succeed
Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by the Collegian or its editorial board.It seems that the idealistic argument for social tolerance has hit its all time low.As a social liberal, I believe that if society is not acting progressively, than change will not come. However, as an … [Read more...]
LTTE: Bob Schaffer can do better as a role model for young Americans
Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by the Collegian or its editorial board.Dear Collegian,A message to Bob Schaffer, former member of the United States House of Representatives.Bob, your latest column would be down-right laughable if, as principal of Liberty Commons School, you … [Read more...]
Brust: Fort Collins body camera expansion should lead to progress in police accountability
Editor’s Note: All opinion section content reflects the views of the individual author only and does not represent a stance taken by the Collegian or its editorial board.This month, the Fort Collins Police Department expanded their body camera program. From July onward, 134 officers who interact daily with the public will be required to wear and undergo training regarding … [Read more...]
