Limerick: Defending words from identity theft

Sept. 12, 2019

Original article can be found at The Denver Post Originally published on Sept. 12, 2019 By Patty Limerick Experience has acquainted thousands of Americans with a disturbing trend: Identity theft is a rampant crime. But here is a trend of equal concern: Words, phrases, and terms are having an even...

Controversy over Denver Water’s Gross Reservoir expansion offers a glimpse into water woes in the West

July 10, 2019

Raising the 55-year-old dam near Boulder is essential to keep a stable water supply in a changing climate, utility says. Residents insist conservation could be just as effective.

Limerick: Small-town discretion an important lesson for us all

March 15, 2019

Original article can be found at The Denver Post Originally published on March 15, 2019 By Patty Limerick “Treat every place as if it were a small town.” This advice comes from Kate Klonick, a professor who teaches courses in information privacy at St. Johns University. She crafted that sentence...

Limerick: This shutdown is beyond bearing

Jan. 23, 2019

Original article can be found at The Denver Post Originally published on January 21, 2019 By Patty Limerick Michael Ciaglo, Special to the Denver Post. Furloughed Housing and Urban Development employee Cheryl Cozad chants as she and others protest the federal government shutdown at the US Custom House on Thursday,...

Outgoing US Interior secretary defends legacy as he leaves

Jan. 4, 2019

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – As former U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke exits Washington chased by ethics investigations and criticism of his actions favoring industry, he told The Associated Press he’s lived up to the conservation ideals of Theodore Roosevelt and insisted the myriad allegations against him will be proven untrue.

History Colorado’s future gets some clarity thanks to new additions, challenging 2018 The state’s historical preservation society wants to put controversies behind it

Dec. 13, 2018

Original article can be found at The Know Originally published on December 13, 2018 By John Wenzel Header Photo: Riley Lang, 9, center, and dancers are in History Colorado Center to celebrate opening of Written on the Land Exhibit. Dec. 8, 2018. Written on the Land brings history to the...

It’s getting more difficult to maintain my faith in human nature

Nov. 16, 2018

Original article can be found at The Denver Post Originally published on November 16, 2018 By Patty Limerick When I was seventeen, a kind professor warned me that my optimistic faith in human nature was not going to last. A half century later, I am still trying to decide if...

Polis win highlights Boulder influence in state politics

Nov. 9, 2018

Original article can be found at The Daily Camera Originally published on November 9, 2018 By Charlie Brennan Editor’s note: This article has been edited to correct Josie Heath’s name. A commonly accepted wisdom has long held that a “Boulder liberal” can’t win statewide office, but in an election year...

Landscapes of Living History: Native American Nations and the Rocky Mountain Region

Nov. 9, 2018

Original article can be found at Erstwhile Originally published on November 9, 2018 By Natasha Myhal (Citizen of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians) Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, I felt separated from federal public lands, like national parks or national forests. At the time, I did not...

eTown On-stage Interview – Patty Limerick (CU Boulder – Center of the American West)

Oct. 17, 2018

Original article can be found at eTown Originally published on October 17, 2018 By Nick Forster This week we’ve got both ‘Wailin’ and Willy! Our musical guests, all making their first visit to eTown, are the incredible Canadian trio of singers known as The Wailin’ Jennys (their three part harmonies...

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