Silence from those who bought into ‘Pizzagate’
Re: “Maxwell transferred to prison camp in Texas,” Aug. 2 news story
Remember when MAGA was horrified and ready to storm the pizza shop because of a supposed Democratic pedophile ring in the basement? And, without a shred of evidence in any form? Where is their outrage when President Donald Trump is allowing his administration to move Ghislaine Maxwell, an actual convicted pedophile on multiple accounts, with tons of actual evidence to prove her guilt, from one low-security facility to an even lower-security location? And the president “wishes her well?” Aren’t they at least curious as to why his administration is involved at all?
And while I’m thinking about it, why aren’t Republican officials outraged and trying to stop the move? Or are they too busy figuring out how to gerrymander their district before the next election?
Come on, people. Get registered and vote so we can work to restore a decent democracy in our government.
Jim Cronin, Commerce City
Speedy bikers should show some courtesy
I’ve been riding the Denver bike paths for many years. And bikers “in the good old days” were respectful of fellow bikers. Everyone hollered “on your left” as they passed slower bikers. Or, just as good, they rang their bells. So we riders being passed knew they were coming and maintained our path.
That has changed. Most bikers on the Cherry Creek Trail and the South Platte River Trail say nothing. They go flying by. Today, three bikers on each other’s tail did that. A couple of weeks ago, I was going one way on the path, and another lady was going the other way. As we were passing each other, a biker rode right between us.
And, of course, the scooter riders have no idea how to be safe. They, too, come up behind and zip by.
What is so darn difficult about saying “on your left?” Why did that stop? Unfortunately, I have to say I’m getting scared of riding the bike paths. Come on, fellow bikers, let us slower riders know when we’re going to be passed.
Sherry Richardson, Denver
Federal relief funding for adult education arrives, but the fight isn’t over
The recent release of long-delayed federal funds for adult education programs in Colorado and across the nation is a welcome relief, but it’s not enough. This temporary fix does nothing to resolve the chronic underfunding and instability that plagues these programs year after year.
Adult education serves millions of Americans annually — low-income individuals, legal immigrants working to improve their English, formerly incarcerated people rebuilding their lives, and single parents seeking a better future for their families. These learners work hard to break the cycle of poverty and dependency.
While the U.S. spends around $10,000 per elementary school student, these adult learners receive just $583 a year, according to the Coalition on Adult Basic Education. Just 100 hours of instruction can boost annual income by nearly $10,000. Nearly half of GED recipients pursue higher education.
This success is powered by underpaid educators, many of whom take multiple jobs, manage several centers, and work without benefits. Their commitment keeps the system running against the odds. Adult education isn’t charity, it’s a smart, high-return investment.
Lawmakers from both parties helped secure this year’s delayed funding, but next year’s budget already threatens cuts. Programs in Colorado and beyond have faced furloughs and closures. Without stable, adequate funding, we risk losing everything these programs have built.
Now is the time for Congress to secure long-term funding for adult education.
Sharon Bonney, Denver
Editor’s note: Bonney is the CEO of the Coalition on Adult Basic Education.
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