Former state Senate President Joan Fitz-Gerald is the new president of America Votes, a national progressive group that she says is “perfect” for the skillset she spent 25 years building.

She started Oct. 15 and already has traveled to various states. America Votes, which was founded in 2003, is a coalition of liberal grassroots, get-out-the-vote groups.

Sen. Greg Brophy today proposed cutting $150,000 from legislative salaries - a 5 percent cut.

But there could be a hitch. Since the two-year general assembly has already started, it's technically unconstitutional to cut their own pay at this point. The provisions are meant to keep lawmakers from boosting their own paychecks mid-term.

Elementary school kids continue hopscotching their way to 30 mandatory minutes of physical activity each day.

Senators today gave first approval to a bill requiring recess, more gym class, field trips or classroom activity breaks. It comes before the Senate tomorrow for a final vote.

Bill sponsor Sen. Chris Romer said he's concerned about childhood obesity and studies that show some running-around time helps kids focus in class. 

Opponents argue that local school districts should decide for themselves how much physical activity time their students receive. 

Flip flops are not just a silly wardrobe decision the students of Georgetown
University are making here in November, as the bitter autumn wind bites their
bare little toes. Two days before the 2008 Presidential election, students are
flip flopping over who they are going to vote for, and why.

A few weeks ago, while waiting to start the Highlander (Regis' student paper) meeting, I decided to show the SNL spoof of Sarah Palin's interview with Katie Couric. For the most part, the fifteen in the room were able to let out a good laugh, even the McCain-Palin supporters. Yet, I noticed a few students looking a bit uncomfortable. These students were fidgety, flustered, even a bit snide in their responses during the meeting. In part, I was a little surprised--and not for seeming "biased," I expected that; but because ironically enough, these students hadn't seen the original interview. (I found out a few days later, sadly enough, that the same students happen to think McCain will save the world. Seriously.)

Now in all fairness, I'd expect a similar response from Obama-Biden supporters had I shown the SNL spoof on the first presidential debate. But, of course, all of the staff watched the real thing. And though I'm sure there are some Obama fans on my staff who think he'll save the world too, they, having watched the real debate, are a different argument all together.

See, what worries me about some of my fellow youth voters is their "selective ignorance." Although I admit to reading more news and perspectives that favor my candidate, I know it would be irresponsible of me not to also consider other and all points of view, including those that highly regard the other candidate. So, I keep my options open. Otherwise, there's no conversation to be had, or at least, an intellectually grounded one, at that.

Amidst looming microbiology tests, psychology papers, and being editor of my school's paper...life as a college student with all this political...

So, I will admit, my headline is a little deceiving. Obama did not hit another three-pointer. But, since the goal of "Campus Campaign" is to focus on the youth vote, I find it appropriate to introduce you to recent Regis University graduate, David Vranicar.

Given Sen. Obama did fly into Colorado today, David was willing to share his thoughts on the election, and his post on Obama's awesome three-pointer in Kuwait back in July. As David writes, "It doesn't prove he can lead. It doesn't make him a good decision-maker. Heck, it doesn't mean much of anything. But nonetheless, it's pretty cool: Barack Obama can ball."

So, I received this in an email the other day. Quite interesting. Let me know what you think.

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Following last night's debate, there is no doubt in my mind who won it: Sen. Obama. Why?

McCain was condescending, arrogant, and...

So, given that I attend a Catholic institution (albeit, the Jesuits being more liberal than most denominations), I find it appropriate to share...