Author: Brandon Wark

Colorado Native, world traveler. Political operative and blogger in defense of liberty. Believer in the value of human life and the potential for consciousness. My posts are my opinion - protected by the First Amendment
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The Best Meetup in Denver? Liberty on the Rocks has been the place to make friends and meet people for 16 years!

Want to make some new friends? Or hear an interesting talk? Then come to Liberty on the Rocks in Denver. This meetup has it all,…

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Posted in 2024 Election

A Libertarian Guide to Colorado’s 2024 Ballot Initiatives

Here we go Colorado! It’s another big election year and there are some very bad ballot measures being voted on this year. Of course, you…

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Posted in 2024 Election Podcast

Which Dogs Were Banned in Colorado? Will voters decide to end a ban this election? Natalie Explains

Bans on specific dog breeds have a history in Colorado. Most people think only of pitbulls, but the list of dogs that have been banned…

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Posted in 2024 Election Podcast

Colorado Families, Farmers and Energy Workers Need Help, Scott Bright wants to be their Champion

The Colorado State Legislature, along with the Governor, have enacted laws that are hurting Colorado’s working families. Not only is the family structure itself under…

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Posted in Liberty Activism Podcast

Interview: Parents Sue Colorado Over Secret Transition at School, Parents were “intentionally deceived”

Eric Sell is a helping Colorado parents stand up for their rights. These parents found out their child was being secretly transitioned at school. It…

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Posted in Deep Dives Podcast

Colorado Taxpayers are Funding Illegal Immigration & NGOs Profit w/ Jessica Fenske (Forest Mommy)

Follow the Money. That’s the answer to so many questions in politics. The money trail helps us answer the following questions: Why is the illegal…

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Posted in 2024 Colorado Legislature 2024 Election Podcast

“Our Constitutional Rights are at Risk!” CO State Legislator Sounds the Alarm, Rep Ryan Armagost

When the Legislature is Session, our rights are at risk! Throughout his career, Rep. Ryan Armagost has always tried to protect the rights of Americans,…

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Posted in 2024 Election Podcast

Kathleen Chandler Explains, “What’s RTD’s Biggest Secret?”

Everyone in the Denver Metro area is paying for RTD’s bus and train system. It doesn’t matter if you don’t use, you still are paying…

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Posted in Weekly Roundup

Weekly Roundup: People Struggle While Greedy Gov’t Asks for More of Your Money!

Let’s see what’s in the news this week! Links: Denver eviction cases are up 80 percent compared to pre-pandemic: https://denverite.com/2024/09/12/denver-eviction-cases-increase-2024/ High-profile chefs join opposition to…

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Posted in 2024 Election Podcast Uncategorized

Ryan Gonzalez: “The Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights is how we Save Colorado!”

Colorado has the strongest taxpayer protections in the country. In 1992, Colorado voters added the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) to the State Constitution. This…

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Posted in 2024 Election Liberty Activism Podcast Uncategorized

Natalie Menten wants to End Taxes on Food in Colorado! She already did it in Lakewood…

Food taxes are the most unethical and immoral tax that Coloradans pay. Years ago, Natalie Menten led a group of citizens to repeal the tax…

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Posted in 2024 Election Podcast

Interview: Candice Stutzriem on the Dangers of Proposition 131, Colorado Voters Be Warned!

Colorado will vote on Proposition 131 this year, possibly dramatically changing how candidates for office are elected. This proposition is backed by billionaire Kent Thiry,…

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Posted in 2024 Election Liberty Activism

Talking Points for the 2024 Election: Part 1 – The Polls

It’s campaign season! Colorado’s candidates for office are out knocking doors, showing up at events and talking to voters. If the candidate is an incumbent,…

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Posted in 2024 Election Podcast

Interview: Patrick Neville on Castle Rock’s Proposed Tax Increase, Do They Really Need the Money?!

Castle Rock is often thought of as a town with conservative values. The town is ranked as one of the safest and best places to…

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Interview: Jon Caldara, What Happened to Colorado?

Colorado is a unique and beautiful place. It’s a place where people come to start over and live the life of their dreams. People come…

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Posted in 2024 Election Podcast

Interview: Rachel Gabel, War on Meat, Denver Slaughterhouse Ban Must be Stopped!

In recent years, the war on meat production has escalated. From Governor Jared Polis bringing “impossible whoppers” to an Agriculture meeting to Denver’s latest initiative…

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Posted in Weekly Roundup

Weekly Roundup: Denver Homeless Population Grows, Kids Not Getting Vaccinated, Colorado Springs to Ban Marijuana?

Howdy Colorado! Let’s see what’s in the news this week: LINKS: Is an end to Colorado’s property tax wars in sight? Maybe — if distrust…

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Posted in 2024 Election Podcast

Interview: Peter Boddie, Candidate, Colorado House District 28, Plumbers out of work!?

It’s an important election year in Colorado! And Coloradans are stepping up and running for office! Peter Boddie is a longtime community volunteer, political pundit…

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Posted in 2024 Election Liberty Activism

End the Greeley Food Tax!

Welcome to the landing page of Stop the Food Tax in Greeley. Please join us voting NO on Greeley Ballot Measure 2L. Palm Cards Have…

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Interview: Danielle Jurinsky on the Truth of the Venezuelan Gangs in Aurora

You may have seen the headlines: “Aurora shutting down ‘slum lord’ apartment complex Tuesday” (link) The media wants you to believe that an apartment management…

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Interview: Brandon Wark on Jon Caldara’s Devil’s Advocate

Hello Free People of the Rocky Mountain Region! Just recently I was interviewed by Jon Caldara for his Devil’s Advocate program. It was a fun…

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Posted in Liberty Activism

Worried about the Future? Now’s the time to get involved!

Your City Council, Board of County Commissioners, Special District Board Members and State Legislators have a bigger influence on your family, your job and your community than Federal Officials.

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Posted in 2024 Election Podcast

Interview: John Fabbricatore, Illegal Immigration & Violent Crime in Colorado, Congressional Campaign

Violent criminal organizations tied to illegal immigration are becoming a big problem in the Denver metro area. A Venezuelan gang has been in the news…

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Posted in Weekly Roundup

Weekly Roundup: Fire Investigated as Arson, Sales Tax Increases on Ballot, RTD Shutting Down due to Copper Wire Theft?!

Well hello Free People of the Rocky Mountain Region! Nearly every week I take a look at news stories, headlines, and articles from across Colorado….

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Posted in 2024 Election Podcast

Interview: Rich Guggenheim, Protect Kids Colorado – 2024 Ballot Measures

Protect Kids Colorado is in the final stages of submitting signatures for two 2024 ballot measures. If your child was experiencing “gender incongruence” would you…

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Posted in Covid Jefferson County Podcast

Natalie Menten reveals: Jefferson County Awarded COVID Contract to Politically Connected Consultants

Made public for the first time: In 2021, Jefferson County Public Health contracted with politically-connected consultants. This consulting contract was apparently signed without the proper…

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Weekly Roundup: 2 Million Chickens Killed in Colorado! Jared Polis’ Non-Profit Caught Breaking Law!

Howdy Colorado! Nearly every week I take a look at news stories, articles and headlines from across our great state. Let’s see what’s in the…

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Posted in Liberty Activism Podcast

Interview: Cory Hughes: Are Colorado Businesses Required to Accept Cash? Mishawaka is Finding Out the Hard Way…

The war on cash is happening in Colorado. Mishawaka, a beautiful concert venue and restaurant proudly declares themselves as “Cash Free.” Cory Hughes, a historian,…

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Posted in 2024 Election Libertarian Party of Colorado Podcast

Interview: Jacob Luria, Campaigns Director, Libertarian Party of Colorado, What did RFK Jr sign?

The Libertarian Party of Colorado board made history recently with their partnership with the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. campaign. Part of this agreement was the…

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Posted in 2024 Election Podcast

Interview: Natalie Menten on the Latest in Jeffco; Commissioners Approve Ballot Measure to Raise Taxes, Eliminate TABOR Protections

Jefferson County Commissioners spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on political consultants to craft a ballot measure that would permanently raise taxes in Jefferson County!…

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Weekly Roundup: Lobbyists, Lawsuits & Lions; Colorado Fireworks Business in Wyoming, Adults Stay Home Post-Covid

Hello Free People of the Rocky Mountain Region! This is your weekly news roundup for July 8th, 2024. Nearly every week I take a look…

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Posted in 2024 Election Messaging Podcast

Interview: Natalie Menten on Public Persuasion: How Government Officials Use Taxpayer Dollars to Influence Voters

Politicians are asking voters to raise your taxes… and they are spending your tax money to convince them! That’s right, politicians and bureaucrats are using…

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Posted in 2024 Election Podcast

Interview: Hannah Goodman, LPCO Chairwoman, RFK JR on Colorado Presidential Ballot as a Libertarian

The LPCO has made an historic announcement to place Robert F Kennedy Jr. on the Colorado ballot as the Presidential nominee. The LPCO had previously…

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Posted in 2024 Colorado Legislature Podcast

Interview: Sue Moore, Colorado Liberty Scorecard – Every Colorado Legislator Ranked!

The 2024 Liberty Scorecard is finalized! All of Colorado’s 100 Legislators earned a score based on their voting record during the Session. The scores are…

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Posted in 2024 Election Liberty Activism

Urgent: RTD Meeting June 25th to Keep Your Tax Refund! Natalie Menten Explains

On June 25th at 5:30 PM, RTD will decide whether they will ask voters this November to exempt all revenue from the Taxpayer’s Bill of…

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Interview: Edgar Antillon, Guns for Everyone, New Concealed Carry Law, Ballot Measure, Free Classes

From free concealed carry classes, to sponsoring a ballot measure to expand the right to carry. Colorado gun owners have a great resource with Guns…

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Posted in Weekly Roundup

Weekly Roundup: Plutonium in air, drugs in schools, RTD fails, historic theater closes, & gun lies!

Nearly every week, I take a look at headlines and articles from across Colorado. Let’s see what’s in the news this week! Links to Articles:…

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Posted in 2024 Election Podcast

Interview: RMGO’s Pro-Gun Primary Candidates for 2024

How do you know who to vote for? How can you trust a politician when they say they are pro-gun? During the Primary election, nearly…

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Interview: Josh Metzel, Young Americans for Liberty Colorado State Chair, Victory at School of Mines

Liberty Students are winning at Colorado School of Mines! And it’s thanks to Young Americans for Liberty, otherwise known as YAL. The State Chairman of…

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Posted in Weekly Roundup

Weekly Roundup: Castle Rock Opts Out of Gun Ban, Palizzi Farm Update, Immigration Costs, & more!

Howdy Colorado! Let’s see what’s in the news this week! Links to Articles: Brighton looking for ways to enforce developer agreements in light of Palizzi…

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Posted in 2024 Colorado Legislature 2024 Election

Colorado Property Taxes – Did the Legislature Lower Them? What’s Going to be on the Ballot?

Colorado’s Legislators are claiming they lowered property taxes this year. Colorado voters will have one or more property tax measures to vote on this November….

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Weekly Roundup: Police Drones, Gun Carry Ban, Socialists in the Legislature & Farm Being Seized?

Howdy Colorado! This is your Free State Colorado Weekly News Roundup for June 3rd, 2024. Nearly every week I take a look at news stories,…

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Posted in 2024 Election Podcast

Interview: Linda Bissett, The Good Initiatives to Protect Colorado’s Elections – 2024 Ballot Measure

This November, Colorado voters will have the opportunity to fundamentally change election law in the State. From ranked choice voting, to an all-candidate primary election,…

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Posted in 2024 Colorado Legislature

2024 Legislative Recap at Liberty on the Rocks Denver

Every year, Colorado’s Legislators attempt to restrict our rights, raise our taxes, and impose their will on Colorado. Whether it’s your right to keep and…

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Posted in 2024 Colorado Legislature Podcast

Interview: Ian Escalante, Rocky Mountain Gun Owners – 2024 Legislature in Review – What Passed?

The 2024 Colorado Legislature saw the worst anti-gun legislation in Colorado history. From gun bans, taxes on ammo, and a new gun purchase tracking law,…

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Interview: Cory Gaines on the Colorado Legislature Accountability Problem – What are they hiding?

Colorado’s Legislators don’t want to be held accountable… Thankfully, we have Cory Gaines. In this video, Cory and Brandon discuss some of this session’s worst…

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Posted in 2024 Colorado Legislature Podcast

Taxpayers & Voters to be Railroaded by Polis’ Passenger Train Plans? Guest Natalie Menten Explains

Colorado Governor Jared Polis and his Legislative Lackeys are pushing legislation in the General Assembly this year to fund an ambitious plan to build passenger…

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Posted in 2024 Colorado Legislature

No Kids, No Tax Refund? Bill in Colorado Legislature would rob you of your tax refund!

Remember that $800 you TABOR Rebate you got back this year… GONE if this bill passes! Colorado Politicians are attempting to STEAL your Taxpayer Bill…

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Interview: Weld County Commissioner Lori Saine on Her Fight to Restore Public Comment at Meetings

Weld County Commissioner Lori Saine wants to restore public comment at County Board Meetings. The other commissioners have shut down public comment to silence the…

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Posted in Colorado Congressmen Tyranny

These Colorado Congressmen Voted For the Tik Tok Ban, Attempt to Exert Control Over Social Media

Social Media censorship has been a major issue over the past decade. Twitter, Google and Facebook used their platforms to influence elections, censor dissenting voices…

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