Our Platform for Outlining Colorado’s Future

This is my mom's mom's life history. Also check out the ongoing projects for my   dad ,  mom , and   and  dad's mom .  Typed by Michael Laub, from a photocopy of the original that Gwendolyn typed on a typewriter. Comments by me in parenthesis Henry Gordon, Gwendolyn Higbee, And LaVane Matheson   It must have been a sad day when I was born. I was the fifth child in less than nine years, and arthritis had made mother ( Sarah Ann Jones ) a cripple long before that December 5, 1891. She was bed-fast most of the time until she died early in 1895 (10th of March) when I was a little over 3 yrs. old. Five little children had to be parceled out with relatives, and it fell to my lot to live with Grandmother Higbee. So you see I went to live in a large home that had already housed many children and where no more were to come. (click below to read more)

In an age where identity politics often dominates the discourse, it's more important than ever to refocus our attention on the policies, competencies, and accomplishments of political candidates. Rather than focusing on superficial identifiers like religious affiliations, we need to delve into the actual skills, experience, and policy proposals of candidates. We must remember past instances, such as the election of Jimmy Carter, where religious affiliations overshadowed thorough policy examination. Supporting and Opposing Evidence: 1. Logical Arguments Supporting : Political competency and policy orientation promise a more practical and beneficial governing approach than personal identity traits. Skill and Capability: A candidate's competency and track record should be prioritized as it directly impacts their performance in office. Comprehensive Evaluation: Considering various aspects like policy alignment, accomplishments, and electability provides a more holistic view of a ca...