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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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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Interview: Erin King, Libertarian Party of Colorado’s 2024 Convention

The Libertarian Party’s 2024 Convention will be on Saturday March, 23rd and Sunday March 24th in Colorado Springs. Erin King is the Fundraising Director for…

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Posted in 2024 Colorado Legislature Podcast Uncategorized

Colorado’s 5 Worst State Legislators are Silencing Critics and Coming for Your Kids!

Colorado’s State Legislature is pushing more extreme legislation every year. But, this extremism is activating individuals and turning them into activists. Valerie Leal is a…

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Posted in Colorado Legislature Podcast

Interview: Rep. Brandi Bradley, Democrats Killed Her Bill to Punish Child Predators?!

It’s hard to believe, but Colorado Democrats stopped a bill to create mandatory jail time for criminals convicted of engaging in child prostitution. Rep. Brandi…

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Posted in 2024 Colorado Legislature Podcast

Interview: Ian Escalante, RMGO Director on the Colorado Legislature’s 2024 Anti-gun Bills

Colorado’s anti-gun legislators are attempting some of the most egregious restrictions on the Right to Keep and Bear Arms that Colorado has ever seen. From…

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EXPOSED: Natalie Menten on Jefferson County Tax Money Spent on Ballot Measure to Raise Taxes!

There is a cozy relationship in Jefferson County politics. Politicians who have worked together for years are working on a ballot measure to steal more…

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Posted in Liberty Activism

Join the Weekly Legislative Activism Live Stream with the Libertarian Party and Free State Colorado

You’ve probably seen the headlines: “Pet Tax Proposed” “De-facto gun registration legislation introduced” “Bill proposes felons get paid $3,000 of tax money” “Fee on big…

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Posted in Colorado Legislature

Property Tax Bills Come Due! With Guest Natalie Menten

Colorado property owners are in for a shock when they open their bills. Taxes are increasing anywhere from 25% to 87% across the state! Unfortunately,…

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Posted in Weekly Roundup

Weekly Roundup: Denver Health Immigrant Crisis, Property Taxes Increasing by 25%, Arapahoe County Commissioners Want to Eliminate TABOR

Every week, I take a look at news stories and headlines from across Colorado. This week, we look at the crisis at Denver Health, public…

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Interview: James Wiley, Libertarian Running for Congress and Marching for Peace

James Wiley is marching for peace. Not only is he marching around the State Capitol in Denver, but he will be marching to Washington DC…

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Interview: Lori Saine, Weld County Commissioner on Standing up for Liberty

Lori Saine isn’t afraid to stand up for liberty, even if it means she has to stand alone. As a State Legislator, she served for…

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Weekly Roundup: Abuse of Taxpayers in Jeffco, Migrant Crisis, Tax Relief in Dougco, the Polis Agenda

Howdy Colorado! I hope you are staying warm this week! Every week I take a look at news stories, articles and headlines around Colorado. Let’s…

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Interview: Lori Gimelshteyn, Colorado Parent Advocacy Network (CPAN) on Education and Families

Colorado Parents have been shocked at what they’ve seen in their children’s schools. And many parents have felt powerless to do anything about it. Lori…

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Interview: Dave Williams on Trump, Boebert and the Colorado GOP in 2024

2024 is going to be a big year for electoral politics in Colorado. Right now, there are big questions and little answers. Will former President…

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Posted in Weekly Roundup

Weekly Roundup: Polis Skirts Truth, Griswold Fights Trump, Plastic Bag Ban, 2024 Legislature Begins

Happy 2024 Colorado! Every week I take a look at recent headlines from across Colorado. Being informed about what’s happening across the state helps Liberty-minded…

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Interview: Kim Monson on Serving in City Council, AM Radio and as President of the Colorado Union of Taxpayers (CUT)

Kim Monson has been a liberty leader in Colorado for many years. From serving on the Lone Tree City Council, to being a prolific voice…

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Interview: Rep. Scott Bottoms on his Lawsuit Against Gov. Polis & Speaker McCluskie

Rep. Scott Bottoms is tired of being bullied and harassed by Speaker of the House Julie McCluskie. During the Special Session, the Speaker refused to…

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Interview: Hannah Goodman, Chairwoman of the Libertarian Party of Colorado on 2023 and What’s Next

The Libertarian Party of Colorado (LPCO) has generated more attention in 2023 than ever before. From having a voice at the State Legislature, the historic…

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Posted in Weekly Roundup

Weekly Roundup: Eliminate Property Taxes? Big Turnover at Legislature, Colorado Life $15,000 more expensive than 2 Years Ago

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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Weekly Roundup: False DUI Arrests – Denver Fur Ban? – TABOR Checks – Far-Left Democrats

Howdy Colorado! 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…

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Posted in Property Taxes in 2023

The Special Session Failed! Now What?

The Colorado Legislature convened for four days with the primary purpose of achieving “meaningful property tax relief.” They failed. Although the Governor, and Colorado’s Democratic…

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Interview: Erin Lee on Her New Film “Art Club,” and Her Family’s Experience with Government Schools

Erin Lee has a story to tell. A teacher lied to her 12-year-old daughter. Then they told the daughter to lie to Mom & Dad….

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