When former Hillary Clinton speechwriter Case Button joined John Hickenlooper’s staff two years ago, the press saw it as a tip-off that Colorado governor had eyes on the White House.And, sure enough, he does.Button’s trip into Colorado politics hasn’t followed the sometimes-crooked lines of campaign strategy, but rather that of a person who raised his hand when a job needed doing.For the sake of a starting point, say his career started in a dimly lit alcove of a residential building in the Bronx in Button’s home state of New York.It was Feb. 4, 1999, when four plainclothes cops were cruising the residential buildings looking for a serial rapist. When they approached 23-year-old West African immigrant Amadou Diallo, he reached for his wallet. Forty-one shots rang out and 19 hit Diallo, who wasn’t carrying a gun.His death was one of the first in a long series of high-profile killings by police in the two decades since.“That was the first time I thought … [Read more...] about A word with Hickenlooper’s speechwriter: ‘I just want to make a difference’
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Rep. Kristi Noem on 2018: “Women don’t just want to talk about women’s issues”
Despite a record number of women running for political office this year, Republican Rep. Kristi Noem says that women voters don't want to just talk about women's issues. As an example, she cites her own campaign to become South Dakota's first female governor. "In my primary we talked about my experience — my experience running businesses, starting businesses, serving at the state level and the legislature in leadership and then also my knowledge of federal policy and how it impacts our state," said Noem on CBS' "Face the Nation" on Sunday. "I think that as we look across the country women don't just want to talk about women's issues. We want to talk about everything that's important to our economy, to jobs, to our children's futures. And that's what we've focused on in South Dakota discussions." Noem said that while there's "always a time when someone is the first person to be nominated in a state and to run and to be elected, potentially, to a leadership … [Read more...] about Rep. Kristi Noem on 2018: “Women don’t just want to talk about women’s issues”
Pat Boone recalls ‘near-kiss’ with Shirley Jones in ‘April Love’: ‘I just wanted to stay married’
Pat Boone (right) sits with Shirley Jones on the set of the 1957 musical comedy "April Love". (Getty) At age 83, Pat Boone is eager to kiss and tell. The celebrated singer and actor still keeps busy traveling the world and performing for fans. VINTAGE HOLLYWOOD FLASHBACK: THE GOLDEN GLOBES IN THE '50S, '60S AND '70S And in time for his June 1st birthday, he’s also looking back fondly at the classic films that made him a Hollywood sensation. And one movie fans are always curious to hear about is his 1957 squeaky-clean musical romance “April Love” — and the “near-kiss” that stirred headlines. “April Love,” a musical remake of 1944’s “Home in Indiana,” tells the story of Nick Conover (Boone) who visits his relatives’ farm in Kentucky and falls in love with their neighbor Liz Templeton (Shirley Jones). It was the second film of the year for the family man from Nashville. He was a father of three daughters … [Read more...] about Pat Boone recalls ‘near-kiss’ with Shirley Jones in ‘April Love’: ‘I just wanted to stay married’
‘I just want to save this stream before it’s gone’: Gravel operation on Saline Creek targeted with citizen lawsuit
KENWOOD — On a cool, clear, peaceful Thursday morning, Brad Eastman sat back on one of the many park-bench-sized rocks at his gravel operation. The 101st Airborne veteran tipped back his insignia hat and looked out over the smooth waters of Saline Creek.He was not at peace, however. The old crick in the vet’s back was acting up and he shook his head as he talked about something he sees as a giant pain in his neck.Eastman figures he would be retired now if not for more than $1 million he has been forced to spend due to conflicts with Grand River Dam Authority a few years back and now a man who lodged a citizen’s lawsuit under federal Clean Waters Act guidelines.In March, he lost an appeal on that federal suit in the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and could be stuck with a $35,000 fine, close to $400,000 in additional attorney fees for the plaintiff, plus costs to renovate the creek under the direction of the Cherokee Nation — as ordered by a judge.“They … [Read more...] about ‘I just want to save this stream before it’s gone’: Gravel operation on Saline Creek targeted with citizen lawsuit
‘I just want to love him so much’: Accused Paradise Valley stalker speaks from jail
PHOENIX - The woman arrested and accused of stalking a Paradise Valley man spoke from the Estrella Jail in Phoenix Thursday afternoon."If [he] wants me to go to jail, I should be in jail. I appreciate it," Jacqueline Ades said. "He's the light, I'm the love. He knows what to do and I follow the rules." Police said Wednesday that Ades, 31, texted the victim 65,000 times, oftentimes threatening him, including messages that she wanted to wear his body parts and bathe in his blood, police documents show.PREVIOUSLY: Police find stalker in victim's Paradise Valley bath, say she sent him 65,000 textsRegarding the threats Ades said, "When you're finding love, not everything is perfect. This is a journey."Ades said she was living in Miami. She met the victim on Luxy, a dating app. They started messaging and, according to Ades, the victim asked if she had ever been to Arizona. She already had plans to go to Sedona on a spiritual journey, she said. WATCH: Full raw interview with woman … [Read more...] about ‘I just want to love him so much’: Accused Paradise Valley stalker speaks from jail