Kevin Piaskowski
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Denver, CO, United States
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Tennessee lawmaker wants National Guard to round up Syrian refugees
National hysteria over Syrian refugees with potential ties to ISIS coming to the United States has reached an all time high (and also a new low, even by today’s → Read More
Baltimore records 300 homicides and counting in 2015
The stabbing death of one man and the shooting death of another on Saturday accounted for the 300th and 301st homicides in the city this year. → Read More
Growing number of U.S. states refusing Syrian refugees
Officials say at least one of the suicide bombers in Paris on Friday entered the country with a flood of a Syrian refugees. → Read More
Research shows public transportation better for health than driving
If you’re driving to work every day, you may want to reconsider if you’re worried about your health. → Read More
Lyft and Uber to offer free rides for veterans
On the eve of Veterans Day, ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft announced that they would be offering free rides to veterans to get to job interviews, work or a → Read More
Crayola releases coloring books for adults
Coloring books are no longer just for young minds, as adults around the world have been re-exploring one of their favorite childhood activities. → Read More
DEA chief calls medical marijuana a ‘joke’
As progressive marijuana policy sweeps the nation—with 23 states and D.C. → Read More
Google goes straight for the heart in new venture with Heart Association
On Sunday, Nov. 8, at a conference in Orlando, Silicon Valley darling Google announced a new venture with the American Heart Association. → Read More
Colorado voters allow state to spend marijuana tax revenue
Colorado voters approved Proposition BB on Tuesday, which grants the state permission to spend $66.1 million in excess taxes collected in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, The Denver Post reported → Read More
San Francisco voters say no to Airbnb restrictions
Airbnb has reportedly spent more than $8 million to combat San Francisco's Proposition F, which aims to restrict private, short-term housing rentals. → Read More
Police departments providing 'safe exchange zones' to keep Craigslist deals safe
A sheriff’s office in Colorado has created a ‘safe zone’ for Craigslist transactions to be conducted safely in. → Read More
Missouri court denies gays protection from workplace discrimination
In Missouri, you can get away with calling a gay employee a “c***sucker.” In fact, a Missouri court upheld that right in a decision last week, VICE News reported Monday, Nov. 2. → Read More
Republican candidates seek changes to future debate formats
After last week’s disastrous Republican primary debate in Boulder, Colo. → Read More
House republicans select Paul Ryan as Speaker of the House
House Republicans selected Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan on Wednesday as their nominee for speaker of the House. Ryan defeated Florida Representative Daniel Webster in a closed-door election of the House Republican Conference. Ryan received 200... → Read More
Rand Paul campaign unimpressed with arrangements ahead of GOP debates in Boulder
The Republicans are at it again tonight in Boulder, Colorado. → Read More
Comcast rolls out monthly data limits as cable subscribers dwindle
With the rise of streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Instant Video, Comcast has felt a sharp decline in its cable subscriptions. → Read More
Saudi prince detained in Lebanon for smuggling two tons of amphetamine
The amphetamine market is on the rise in the Middle East. → Read More
Guatemala elects comedian Jimmy Morales as president
It’s been quite the year for politics in America with Donald Trump — despite his arrogance and bigotry — attaining a front runner status among Republican candidates. → Read More
Quebec’s infamous maple syrup heist set to go to court, Hollywood preparing film
In 2012, an elaborate, year-long heist targeted one of Quebec’s most prized and valuable exports: Maple syrup. → Read More
Bernie Sanders campaign raises $1.3 million in 4 hours after debate
As the dust settles after a surprisingly entertaining (and at times hilarious) Democratic Party debate last night, political pundits are pretty adamant about Hillary Clinton dominating the debate and → Read More