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AIDS Is The No. 1 Cause Of Death, Disease For Women 15-44, Says WHO

AP | BRADLEY S. KLAPPER | Posted 11.09.2009 | World


GENEVA — In its first study of women's health around the globe, the World Health Organization said Monday that the AIDS virus is the leading cau...

Best Government Dollar Spent: The National Park System

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.29.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

I encourage everyone, no matter what part of these United States you live in (or even if you live elsewhere), to take a "trip out West" at some point in your life. Get in a car, and go explore everything west of Denver.

Hispanics are Key to Winning the West -- and National Elections

Wayne Trujillo | Posted 09.24.2009 | Denver


Wayne Trujillo

At present, the anti-immigration faction of the GOP has antagonized Hispanics and alienated independents, presenting a public face of the party with its most prominent features being intolerance and intemperance.

Cracker Barrel Attack: Tasha Hill Beaten In Front Of Daughter, Called Racial Slurs (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Posted 11.16.2009 | Politics


On Tuesday evening police arrested Troy Dale West for beating an African-American army reservist in front of her daughter outside a Cracker Barrel res...

Welcome to Colorado, HuffPost!

Gov. Bill Ritter | Posted 11.15.2009 | Denver


Gov. Bill Ritter

The Huffington Post's new local edition will have a front row seat as we lead Colorado toward economic recovery, demonstrate why Colorado is a national leader in health care reform, and gear up for the 2010 elections.

Why the West Must Be Won

Gary Hart | Posted 11.15.2009 | Denver


Gary Hart

Starting about 35 years ago, I've argued the political importance of the Western United States, especially in my own Democratic party.

Best Government Dollar Spent -- The National Park System

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.17.2009 | Green


Chris Weigant

Seeing President Obama and his family take in two of the western parks prompted me to strongly encourage everyone -- yes, even you! -- to plan on a trip like this at some point.

Older Adults Feel Younger, Healthier In The West: Pew Study

Pew Research Center | Kim Parker | Posted 09.07.2009 | Living


If a latter-day Ponce de Leon were to search for a modern fountain of youth, he'd do well to explore America's West.1 There he'd find the highest conc...

Sara Jane Moore's Interview Fallout

Geri Spieler | Posted 06.29.2009 | Media


Geri Spieler

If you were standing on that sidewalk next to Moore when she was 45 years old, would you have expected her to pull a gun from her purse, aim and pull the trigger at the head of the U.S. President?

A Superficial Take on Politically Historical Events as Perceived While Watching CNN and MSNBC

Jann Karam | Posted 02.06.2009 | Entertainment


Jann Karam

I'm not saying that getting laid is the agenda at every political event. But when everybody's drunk on America, there's a good chance to engage salaciously with legislators or the fit security staff.

GOP: Imploding, Meaningless, and Run by Crazies, But not Dead

Paul Jenkins | Posted 01.07.2009 | Politics


Paul Jenkins

Beyond its regional concentration, the Republican Party's face is from another time. Indeed, nearly half of the Republican caucus is composed of Southern white men.

Dear Sarah Palin, Please leave - we don't need your sort in Ohio!

Steven Denlinger | Posted 11.20.2008 | Politics


Steven Denlinger

In the old days of the West, when someone did irreparable harm to a community, the Sheriff took the culprit to the edge of town. He told that person ...

East Teaches West

Dr. Susan Corso | Posted 09.12.2008 | Living


Dr. Susan Corso

Can you even imagine 2008 Americans doing anything all at once? In harmony, in agreement, in service to the greater good? I can't. Not in the land of the free and the home of the brave.

McCain Opens Southwest HQ Amid Protests

Dawn Teo | Posted 07.09.2008 | Home


Dawn Teo

During the grand opening of the McCain Campaign Ariz. headquarters Friday, a couple of hundred supporters showed up and at least half that number protested outside in the 110 degree heat.

Clinton: Not Exactly The Great White Hope

Paul Jenkins | Posted 05.04.2008 | Politics


Paul Jenkins

Were Hillary the great rural white savior that her campaign is depicting, she would have been able to dispatch a presidential neophyte like Barack Obama.